Aquila Big Five Safari and Wine Tasting Full Day Private Tour
Description
Experience an unforgettable full-day safari and nature escape from Cape Town into the beautiful Breede River Valley. Travel in comfort through scenic mountain passes and rolling countryside, then arrive at a private game reserve. Climb aboard an open safari vehicle and set out on a guided game drive with an experienced ranger. Keep your camera ready as you search for Africa’s famous Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard — along with giraffes, zebras, antelope, and many other wildlife species. On the return journey, you have the option to stop at Dekkersvlei Wine Estate, home of the world's first White Pinotage. Here, you'll have the unique opportunity to taste this rare and distinctive wine while enjoying the beautiful vineyard surroundings. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, small-group comfort, and expert guiding, this tour offers the perfect combination of adventure, scenery, and relaxation — ideal for nature lovers and first-time safari visitors.
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Itinerary
Your day begins with a convenient 08:30 hotel pickup from your accommodation. Travel in comfort in a modern, upmarket vehicle accompanied by a professional and friendly tour guide. Leave the city behind and enjoy a scenic drive along the N1 highway, passing the iconic Afrikaans Language Monument near Paarl. Along the way, your guide will share interesting insights about the region, setting the tone for a memorable day ahead.
Continue your journey through the breathtaking Du Toitskloof Pass, surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes and sweeping valley views. This spectacular route is one of the most scenic mountain passes in the Western Cape. Pause at the summit to stretch your legs, take photos, and admire panoramic views stretching as far as Table Mountain in the distance. It’s the perfect moment to capture unforgettable memories before continuing your adventure.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the famous winelands of the Breede River Valley and the Hex River Valley on your way to the game reserve.
Arrive at a spectacular 10,000-hectare private game reserve, where an unforgettable safari adventure awaits. Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne before indulging in a delicious buffet lunch surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. Set off on an exciting 2–3 hour guided game drive in an open safari vehicle, led by an experienced professional ranger (approximately 14 guests per vehicle). Learn about the wildlife and ecosystems as you search for Africa’s iconic animals in their natural habitat. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to potentially spot all of the famous Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino — along with giraffe, zebra, antelope, and many other species.
After an unforgettable day of wildlife and scenic exploration, relax on the comfortable drive back to Cape Town via the famous Huguenot Tunnel, one of South Africa’s major engineering landmarks. Enjoy the final views of the countryside before arriving at your hotel or accommodation at approximately 18:30, bringing your memorable adventure to a perfect close.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We are very friendly about our pickup. We listen to you and take action in accordance with the guests' instructions.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
Incredible experience, so nice to be in this city this time of the year. Amazing history, lovely people, and respectful communities. Price so affordable for the tours. We spent a week and never got tired. We love the food, and the tour guide was so knowledgeable with experience.
Many thanks!
I spent an amising time with my family visiting Cape town: It was a best choise to visit the city. I'll be very excited to come back again this year.
Thank you very much.
Joseph is a wonderful man, we booked him for a tour, he took his time to show us around, he's very patient and very kind. We had great time and wont hesitate to recommend friends to him.
Thank you for your time and comment.
I visited Cape Town in South Africa and it was good. The visit brought a great experience and I wish to always visit. I enjoyed the climate and I enjoyed the food and the beautiful view.
Many thanks for choosing us to guide your showing you places in the city. Much appreciated.
We had an amazing experience and we don’t regret the choice we made for booking our tour with Joseph, is such an amazing person very experienced in the field he got a lot of good recommendations of places to visit. We are surely coming back again soon thank you so much Joseph for making our tour exceptional🙏🏾 I rate his service 5 stars
Thanks for the comment. Wish to seeing you again soon as you promised.
Celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary, my wife and I couldn’t have chosen a better experience than our guided tour of Cape Town with Joseph. From the colorful charm of Bo-Kaap to the serene beauty of the Cape Winelands, every moment felt special. Joseph’s warmth, humor, and deep knowledge made us feel not like tourists, but like old friends rediscovering the city together. He shared the heart of Cape Town—its culture, people, and stories—with such passion. Sipping world-class wines surrounded by breathtaking views was the perfect romantic ending. This unforgettable day truly captured the magic of love and discovery.
I wish many more years to come. Beautiful couple ever. Well done!
Exceptional experience to recommend everything was perfect Impeccable service I recommend Professionalism without comment
Merci bien.
It was a good tour of the landscape in a compact form. The car and driver were very good. The weather was even better.
Many thanks for your comment. I did translate it and sound very good.
It was truly a trip that I was happy to experience for a long time. I discovered the beautiful climate of Cape Town. When I had the chance to discover the Cape of Good Hope, I enjoyed it with sweet wine Groot Constantia. The price was really unbeatable because we were lucky enough to come back with some money left over. The duration of the visit was perfect, and you, driver Joseph, were also excellent at your job.
It was really good time we had in deed. Hope to see you again.
We had an unforgettable experience with our guide tourist last year, spent quality time with family, and can't wait to return. Our guide was exceptional - friendly, humble, respectful, and honest. Truly the best guide we've ever met! Thank you for making memories with us 🙏🏽😊"
Many thanks David.
