Aquila Safari Lodge

Karoo | South Africa The lodge is on a private game reserve tucked away in the beautiful Karoo's southern mountain region. Aquila is only a couple of hours' drive from Cape Town.

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Overview

The reserve is a 7,500-hectare conservancy that is home to the Big Five. Accommodation at Aquila Safari Lodge consists of fully-equipped luxury chalets with all the amenities guests can expect from a quality lodge.

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Rating | Personal and Comfortable

Highlights & What to Expect

  • Morning, afternoon, and evening game drives from the lodge offer a unique safari adventure.
  • Children are welcome. Aquila is an ideal introductory family safari destination outside a malaria area.
  • Alternative safari experiences at Aquila include wilderness exploration on quad bikes and horseback. These unique endeavors offer a different way to explore the natural surroundings and view Africa's wildlife.
  • An award-winning spa offers an outdoor and heated indoor swimming pool, a steam room and sauna, ten treatment rooms, and a nail bar.
  • Children are catered to with a variety of facilities and activities. Childminders ensure the adults can spend some quiet time together.
  • Travelers who do not wish to stay overnight at the lodge can visit the nature reserve on day trips.

Location & Setting

Aquila is located near the Karoo railway town of Touws River. The reserve is about 185 km from Cape Town and can be reached with a drive of around two hours. The reserve is named after the rare black eagle seen in the area. The lodge is on a ten thousand-hectare private nature reserve with no less than three vegetation biomes set in magnificent Karoo valleys, mountains, and riverine regions.

Rooms

Accommodation at Aquila Safari Lodge consists of fully-equipped luxury chalets with all the amenities guests can expect from a quality lodge. Thatch, slate, and rock have been incorporated into the construction to enhance the natural ambiance. All chalets offer tea- and coffee-making facilities, a mini bar, a fan, and air-conditioning. The chalets also have their patios, built with privacy in mind. The honeymoon suite is fitted with a Jacuzzi, offering panoramic sweeps of the reserve.

Facilities

The family-friendly facilities at Aquilla are expansive, with lounge and bar areas, a sala, and a spa. A boma-style restaurant and cigar bar are also located on the premises. The lodge features swimming pools and a kids' club where the young are entertained while parents enjoy safari activities.

Amenities

Rooms

77

Bar

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Concierge

Wi-Fi

Activities

Game Drives

Bush Dining

Bird Watching

Stargazing

Night Drives