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Private
Game Reserve & Safari Lodge
Aquila Private Game Reserve and luxury safari lodge, under a
two hour scenic drive via the N1 from Cape Town, is named after
the rare and endangered Black Eagle that thrives in the area.
Proclaimed a Private Nature Reserve in 1985, this 4 star, malaria
free, 4, 500 hectare reserve is steeped in Khoi San and Boer
War history and boasts 3 pristine biomes of vegetation set in
the most magnificent Karoo mountains, valleys, rivers and kloofs.
Stylish
Safari Lodge Accommodation consist of tastefully decorated cottages
equipped with en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, ceiling fans,
fireplaces (perfect for the Cape winter) as well as mini-bars.
We offer a luxury honeymoon suite ideal for newlyweds or those
wanting to rekindle romance, as well as a Conference Centre
(40-80 delegates), a Cigar Bar, as well as the highly rated
Boma Restaurant, offering a varierty of South African culinary
delights.
Luxury
Chalets
These units are semi detached with attention paid to privacy.
They are under thatch and feature exterior stone work using
raw material from the area. They all have fans as well as a
feature “coal” stove. The large en suite bathrooms
feature corner baths with outdoor showers. All Chalets have
tea and coffee making facilities, a mini bar and the best quality
percale linen is used throughout.
Game
Drives
Morning and evening game drives with qualified field rangers
in open 4x4 vehicles. Game drives range between two and three
hours with sparkling wine, grape juice, water and snacks such
as biltong, “droewors”, nuts and dried fruits served
at various lookout points. Blankets and raincoats are made available
to guests on the 4x4 vehicles. Wooden stepladders are also used
to assist guests from getting on and off the vehicles.
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The
Reserve
Having been proclaimed a Nature Reserve in 1985, the “veld”
is in pristine condition, consisting of Renoster veld, Mountain
Fynbos and Succulent vegetation types found in 3 beautiful valleys.
Situated in the Karoo with it’s wide open spaces, the
4500 HA reserve has a natural wetland, magnificent mountains
and valleys which makes for varied and ideal game viewing.
Wildlife
Large herds of game are found on the Reserve such as Black &
Blue Wildebeest, Burchell's Zebra, Springbok, Gemsbok, Steenbok,
Caracal (lynx), Blesbok, Bat Eared Fox, Ostriches, Klip Springer,
Duiker, Greybuck, Baboon, Black Backed Jackal, Eland, Red Hartebeest.
Aquila has 4 of the Big 5, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and rare Mountain
Leopard and is also home to Giraffe and Hippo. Aquila has 7
Lions at present, having been saved from the “canned hunting”
trade. They are genetically linked to the Barbary Lion a close
relative of the extinct Cape Mountain Lion. Aquila is also proud
to have the first Rhino to be born in the Western Cape in 200
years.
Birdlife
Aquila and its natural wetland is home to 172 species of birds
and is also home to several breeding pairs of the rare and endangered
Black Eagle, after which the Reserve has been named. Karoo chat,
rufous-eared warbler, fairy flycatcher and yellow-bellied eremomela
can be found on short walks into the surrounding wilderness.
Lark-like Bunting and Black-headed Canary move in after rain.
In the summer months the Booted Eagle is a regular visitor and
the rainy season attracts Flamingo's to the Reserve
