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Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Off the N1, on the R46, 6880 Touwsrivier, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.1
Very Good
912 reviews

very nice family suite worked perfect for the eight of us

Steve United States of America

the safari was incredible, the food was good, the service was great, and the view from the premier cottage was unreal. we got to see a hippo eating about 20 feet away from the porch.

Danielle Ireland

Really friendly staff and awesome decor. Field gide was very informative and fun!

Hilda United States of America

From the beginning, it was great. Reception started with bubbly drinks, porters ready to help with bags, friendly staff and an invite to have lunch and wait till 2 pm for rooms. The safari outings were well organized and a lot of fun. Terrific guides. All very knowlegable and helpful. NOTE: This is a private game reserve dedicated to saving animals and giving them sanctuary and free range. It is a wonderful reserve with dedicated staff. It is not Kruger Park and it is NOT a big zoo (as I have seen written in reviews). Just be aware of where you are going. It's great for families and anyone who wants to enjoy observing big game in free range environment, to enjoy the large pool, activities for children, and a relaxing atmosphere. We stayed 4 nights but I'd suggest at least 2 nights. We enjoyed the spa and the treatments as well as the outings.

Gay Israel

The game drives were a highlight, our tour guide Anwar was very knowledgeable about each animal we saw.

Lisa South Africa

The staff were amazing from check in to check out. Our waitresses Jacqueline & Denise, Spa staff Matea & Sondia, horse riding staff Tatenda & Marqwenn and quadbike staff Wilber & Chester. The pool, spa with its warm & cold pools and sauna & steam room were amazing. The accommodation sufficed with its location and comfortable beds.

Abitofeverything South Africa

the all inclusive nature and the comfort of the favilities

Dietwin United States of America

the decor is amazing, specially when there is nothing else around. the living room with the fire place was wonderful, the outdoor pool , and the spa looks nice

Sharona Israel

size of the family room high sealing and vue on the elephant from the room

Daniel Ivory Coast

The buffet meals were so delicious. The bed slept like a dream and the guided tours were the best. Kudos to Trevor for being so good to us on the safari, he is very friendly and really cares about the animals.

Melissa South Africa
8.1
Very Good
912 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “very nice family suite worked perfect for the eight of us”
    Steve Steve United States of America United States of America
  • “the safari was incredible, the food was good, the service was great, and the view from the premier cottage was unreal. we got to see a hippo eating about 20 feet away from the porch.”
    Danielle Danielle Ireland Ireland
  • “Really friendly staff and awesome decor. Field gide was very informative and fun!”
    Hilda Hilda United States of America United States of America
  • “From the beginning, it was great. Reception started with bubbly drinks, porters ready to help with bags, friendly staff and an invite to have lunch and wait till 2 pm for rooms.”
    Gay Gay Israel Israel
  • “The game drives were a highlight, our tour guide Anwar was very knowledgeable about each animal we saw.”
    Lisa Lisa South Africa South Africa
  • “The staff were amazing from check in to check out. Our waitresses Jacqueline & Denise, Spa staff Matea & Sondia, horse riding staff Tatenda & Marqwenn and quadbike staff Wilber & Chester.”
    Abitofeverything Abitofeverything South Africa South Africa
  • “the all inclusive nature and the comfort of the favilities”
    Dietwin Dietwin United States of America United States of America
  • “the decor is amazing, specially when there is nothing else around. the living room with the fire place was wonderful, the outdoor pool , and the spa looks nice”
    Sharona Sharona Israel Israel
  • “size of the family room high sealing and vue on the elephant from the room”
    Daniel Daniel Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
  • “The buffet meals were so delicious. The bed slept like a dream and the guided tours were the best.”
    Melissa Melissa South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi 7.1
Low score for Touwsrivier

Located within a 2-hour drive of Cape Town, Aquila Private Game Reserve offers a safari experience with mountains and landscape views. The reserve features an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site spa.

Decorated in an African style with wooden furniture, each unit at Aquila features an outdoor shower and is equipped with a fan and a mini-bar that can be stocked on request. Some units offer a private patio/balcony offering views of the reserve.

Meals are included at Aquila, which features a triple-volume buffet restaurant with an upstairs viewing area boasting scenic views of the Karoo mountains. There is also a pool bar and cigar lounge available for drinks and snacks.

Home to the 'Big 5' wildlife species, guests can enjoy scheduled morning and afternoon safari game drives within an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle, which are included in the rate. Horse-back and quad-bike safaris can also be arranged.

Guests staying 2 nights or more receive complimentary access to the spa, which features an indoor heated pool, a sauna, steam room and 12 treatment rooms. The property also features a library, curio shop and children's entertainment area.

Cape Town International Airport is 107 mi away from the game reserve. A shuttle can be arranged at an additional surcharge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 30, 2013

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Steve
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “very nice family suite worked perfect for the eight of us”
  • Danielle
    IrelandIreland
    “the safari was incredible, the food was good, the service was great, and the view from the premier cottage was unreal. we got to see a hippo eating about 20 feet away from the porch.”
  • Hilda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Really friendly staff and awesome decor. Field gide was very informative and fun!”
  • Gay
    IsraelIsrael
    “From the beginning, it was great. Reception started with bubbly drinks, porters ready to help with bags, friendly staff and an invite to have lunch and wait till 2 pm for rooms. The safari outings were well organized and a lot of fun. Terrific...”
  • Lisa
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The game drives were a highlight, our tour guide Anwar was very knowledgeable about each animal we saw.”
  • Abitofeverything
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The staff were amazing from check in to check out. Our waitresses Jacqueline & Denise, Spa staff Matea & Sondia, horse riding staff Tatenda & Marqwenn and quadbike staff Wilber & Chester. The pool, spa with its warm & cold pools and sauna & steam...”
  • Dietwin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the all inclusive nature and the comfort of the favilities”
  • Sharona
    IsraelIsrael
    “the decor is amazing, specially when there is nothing else around. the living room with the fire place was wonderful, the outdoor pool , and the spa looks nice”
  • Daniel
    Ivory CoastIvory Coast
    “size of the family room high sealing and vue on the elephant from the room”
  • Melissa
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The buffet meals were so delicious. The bed slept like a dream and the guided tours were the best. Kudos to Trevor for being so good to us on the safari, he is very friendly and really cares about the animals.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hello. How much would it be to arrange a transfer from Cape Town to the reserve please?
    Good day, The transport rate is R 1 440.00 per person.
    Answered on 14 November 2019
  • Hi what time would the game drives be?
    Good day, The game drive on the day of arrival is at 16:30 and 06:30 the next morning.
    Answered on 9 December 2019
  • Hi. If you book for 2 people for 2 nights & get 4 game drives each, can 2 game drives per person be swapped for 1 quad bike and 1 horseback safari?
    Good day Yes you can
    Answered on 22 November 2021
  • Is the food halaal
    Our food is Halaal friendly.
    Answered on 26 August 2019
  • Hi if you book for 2 nights, do you still get 2 game drives or do you get 4? Thank you
    Good day, You will get 4 game drives.
    Answered on 13 January 2020
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Area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Aquila Restaurant

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet

Amenities of Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Game drives
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note, the Full Board rates do not include drinks.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

  • Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Aquila Restaurant

  • Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Playground
    • Mini golf
    • Kids' club
    • Back massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Head massage
    • Horseback riding
    • Foot massage
    • Game drives
    • Full-body massage
    • Beauty services
    • Neck massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Hand massage
    • Waxing services
    • Couples' massage
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

  • Check-in at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa include:

    • Chalet
    • Family
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is 5.6 miles from the center of Touwsrivier.

  • Yes, Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.