Pick up will commence at your hotels within 15 Km Radius from the City Centre at approximately 08H00 am. We will depart for Aquila Private Game Reserve for a memorable African Safari near Cape Town. we will stop at Paarl for wine tasting.
Our First stop will be Fairview wine estate where We will sample up to 5 premiums wines paired with a variety of the best cheese produced at this award winning wine estate.. Fairview is a working farm, housing a collection of micro-businesses all sharing in a common goal – to create artisanal and sustainable produce, with a focus on fine wine and cheese.
Entrance Ticket: Please note that the entrance ticket to the reserve is not included in the tour price. This ticket must be paid directly at the reserve on the morning of the safari, or we will send you a payment link in advance. The entrance. Upon arrival, a welcome drink will be offered, and we will enjoy lunch before embarking on a 3-hour game drive in an open safari vehicle with a top-notch game ranger guide. Soon after the safari experience, we will return to Cape Town, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation at approximately 5:30 PM. Lunch served will be a full buffet catering for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. All alcoholic drinks are excluded and will be at your own cost.
We will head back to Cape Town in a relax drive after our thrilling experience at Aquila Safari Game Reserve and You will be dropped off at your accommodation
Great experience! We enjoyed the entire experience from welcome drinks to lunch and the complimentary drinks during break stops along the Safari. The animals in their natural state were amazing!
One of the best experiences I've had while travelling, I would highly recommend this and would also definitely do it again We got to see all of the big five and the scenery in general was stunning!
Wonderful tour with Papi today. Picked up from our apartment on time. A courtesy call night before and just prior to arrival. Went to Fairview winery and had a lovely wine and cheese tasting. The wines and 6 different cheeses lovely. The venue was absolutely beautiful with lots of parking and gorgeous trees. Papi then drove us through amazing mountains and scenery to reach Aquila game reserve. His drivng was impeccable, staying within speed limit and being courteous to other drivers. He opened doors for us and helped with bags. Loved the game reserve. We went with game keeper, Nigel. His knowledge was exceptional. We saw a lion, elephants, hippos, zebras, ostrich, antelope, giraffe, rinos and buffalo. Stopped for refreshments half way through. We enjoyed a lovely lunch as well. Smorgasbord with hot meat and vegetables, salads and cakes. It was a lovely drive back with a stop high in the mountains to watch the sunset. Thank you so much Papi for a memorable day.
Amazing time and wonderful memories. Our tour guide, transportation and safari were all great quality experiences. It is an adventure I will never forget. Thank you!
fun activity for family .... best to go early morning if u want to see lots of animals.... our driver is very helpful .... he patiently waited for us ....
Fantastic trip, Saw four of the big five animals. Great drive around a bit bumpy, but great fun. The guide was funny and very informative. Lunch was a buffet and lots of choice and very tasty. If you’re leaving from Cape Town it’s a good 2.5 hour drive but certainly worth it. Won’t be back but a fantastic experience.
Beautiful and unforgettable experience. Kids and I had a wonderful time, everything was arranged in a way that everyone was comfortable 😊 Our driver arrived on time and was super friendly, the wine tasting stop was a beautiful addition to the tour
Our tour guide Leon was amazing. He was very informative and helped us get from our hotel to the winery to the safari and back to our hotel with zero issues. The winery was incredible and we were able to ship wines back home very easily. Lunch at Aquila was very nice. The safari was incredible - our entire group saw beautiful animals and captured very special photos. The van that transported our group of 9 was very clean and comfortable, will lots of space for all of us. Highly recommend this tour for anyone traveling to SA to have a fun and special day!
Great place to see Africa's Big 5. Value for money. Very informative guides. Reasonably close to Cape Town.
Beautiful game reserve and we got to see four of the Big 5. The guide was informative, the wildlife came pretty close, and the sights within the park were beautiful! There were some technical difficulties during the tour but the guide and the park handled it efficiently and made the best time out of our trip. Highly recommend this excursion!
Complete rip off never got to the park, had contact with operator about times before arrival sat parking lot over 2.5 hrs waiting on others to get off ship then told we could not go to park. taken to crap winery made to pay for own lunch last stop a 5 dollar run down petting zoo then returned to our ship Viator says this is within their policy so was full charged for day
We were very excited to go on our first safari and we weren't disappointed. We saw zebras, giraffe, hippos, ostrich, elephants and lions. The lions were kept in a separate area, so a bit of a different experience with them. The elephants were the highlight for us and could not believe how close we were able to get for photos. Lunch prior to the safari is okay. Prior to the safari we stopped at Fairview winery for a wine and cheese pairing which we were enjoying immensely, but it was cut short as we were running late.
Such an amazing trip! Samuel has made this day a very special one for us! Thank you so much for this wonderful adventure!!
Thank you for everything the tour was nice organised we really enjoyed the lunch was soso nice iwill recommended this tour to anyone
It is a great tour I really enjoyed JoJo was a wonderful Driver,He served us very good with many information we really recommend this our.
This tour was completely amezing we had a wonderful day ,the Lunch at aquila was delicious with good rang,i really recommended this tour
It was an incredible experience, the Drvier Jojo collected us on time from the hotel and we spent a lively time to Aquila Game Reserve, please I recommended this Tour.
Thank you for shine the way tours, the service was amazing I really enjoyed,I will like to recommend this tour,the service was perfect, the lunch also was very good.
The tour was amazing, I 've ever enjoyed my time there at night 5,I can't started,the lunch was incredible ,I truly recommend this tour agency because they are realty professional and extremely friendly
At first, we were disappointed in the way the safari was presented to us. the entry fee to Aquila had to be paid on top of the fee we paid to Viator. It was an additional $62 dollars. It should have been stated on the site that there were other fees to be paid at the office of Aquila prior to departing. Once we settled the matter, we were on our way and the ride was beautiful. The scenery, spectacular. The entry was nice. The service and lunch was good. The only complaint is the lack of animals we saw. I understand it is a private secluded habitat, but we did expect to see more animals. We only saw 3 lions, 4 elephants, a few Rhinos, wild Ostriches, Baboons, 2 giraffes, a few buffalos, zebras, 3 hippos and a few African deer. The driver was knowledgeable and informative. The service was good. The area made you feel like you were entering Jurassic Park. We just expected a lot more animals. overall, a good experience.
This tour was the most insightful tour I've ever experienced, I truly enjoyed my time here at the big 5 I enjoyed seeing the big 5 and I can't get started on the lunch, the lunch was incredible, I truly recommend this tour agency because they are really professional at work and extremely friendly.
We enjoyed the beautiful lodge, where we had an outstanding lunch buffet, prior to the Safari. The big 5 were the highlight of the tour. We were able to to get very close for excellent pictures.
This Tour was very amazing, it was the full day full of a sightseeing and really enjoyed the lunch and especially the tour and everything was good and beautiful. I truly recommend this company and tour it's beyond professional and friendly.
My experience with Shine The Way Tours exploring South Africa's Big 5 was truly unforgettable. From the expert-guided safaris to witnessing majestic elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos in their natural habitat, every moment was awe-inspiring. The personalized attention and insightful commentary from the guides enhanced the journey, making it both educational and thrilling. Shine The Way Tours ensured a seamless and enjoyable adventure, combining comfort and excitement. The opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures up close, surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa, left me with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. and the whine was incredibly amazing!
I’m speechless, we had such an awesome time. From the welcoming to the safari, the experience comes with the guide. The guide made us feel comfortable and relaxed despite the big 5. I’m definitely coming back with the rest of my family, my brother and I had a lovely time. Thank you 🙏🏾
The view was amazing, I saw so many animals including lions,elephants and Buffalo's I enjoyed the lunch and The tour guide was very helpful and welcoming and on our way back to Cape Town we went for wine tasting went extremely excellent!
The tour was spot on! I really enjoyed the tour because it was interesting, we saw all the animals and my wife and i loved the wine tasting
It should be a great experience, but the time is too fast, the two key points (taste of wine + safari) can only be stopped for a short time, it is a pity, hopefully in the future we can increase the stay time, and slowly enjoy the wonderful journey
O passeio é bem incrível! Tive oportunidade de ver diversos animais. O motorista e guia me buscou e levou até o hotel. Carro extremamente confortável. Leon é muito simpático e educado. Recomendo essa experiência!
Très belle excursion, de part la beauté du site, la qualité des prestations de cette réserve et l’accueil (vous pourrez bénéficier d’un superbe buffet pour le petit déjeuner et le déjeuner et d’une dégustation de vin lors du safari). Cette journée a été particulièrement réussi grâce à notre conducteur et guide Tafadhali N Lubungo, particulièrement sympathique et avec lequel nous avons des discussions très enrichissantes (Giraffe Horizons Tours). Highly appreciated.
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