Big 5 Safari and Wine Tasting Tour in Cape Town

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Why we love it?

The Sunset Big 5 Aquila Safari Snacks and Wine Tasting tour offers a unique experience that combines wildlife viewing and wine tasting in the picturesque setting of Cape Town. Over the course of 12 hours, participants are picked up from their hotels and taken to the Aquila Game Reserve, where they can observe the Big 5 in their natural habitat. Following the safari, guests will enjoy a visit to the Nederburg Wine Estate, sampling local wines and snacks. This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and wine lovers alike, providing a distinctive blend of adventure and relaxation in one of South Africa's most beautiful regions.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Bottled of Water
  • Snacks on arrival to Aquila
  • Entry-Admission Nederburg Wine estate
  • All Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 3 Hour Small Group Safari in Open Safari Vehicle at Aquila
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Town Central
  • Entry/Admission - Paarl

Exclusions

  • Wine Tasting Fees R195
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Entrance fees to Aquila Game Reserve R995

Itinerary

Stop 1

Bo-Kaap reflects the political processes in South Africa during the Apartheid years. The area was declared an exclusively residential area for Cape Muslims under the Group Areas Act of 1950 and people of other religions and ethnicity were forced to leave.

Greenmarket square was established in 1696 by Dutch occupants

Greenmarket square was established in 1696 by Dutch occupants. At the start of its lifetime, the square was used as a market where fruit and vegetables from the nearby Company gardens was sold. It also served as a market for slave owners to buy and sell slaves.

Stop 3

Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is regarded as the oldest remaining colonial building in South Africa – and stands as a distinct reminder of the country's complex colonial past.

Grand Parade

Grand Parade is the main public square in Cape Town. It was the site of the original fort built by Dutch colonialists in 1652. Today it is a gathering point for large events such as the historic speech by Nelson Mandela when he was released from prison in 1990. There is nothing new about globalisation except the name.

Stop 5

Located on the outskirts of the historic town of Paarl and around a 50 minute drive from the centre of Cape Town, Nederburg Wines has a long and proud winemaking legacy. Nederburg’s story started in 1791 when German immigrant Philippus Wolvaart acquired 49 hectares of land in the Paarl Valley. He named his property Nederburgh, in honour of the VOC commissioner Sebastiaan Cornelis Nederburgh. The beautiful thatched and gabled Cape Dutch manor house that Wolvaart completed in 1800 is a national monument today. At the heart of Nederburg’s winemaking journey

Stop 6

On this sunset Big 5 Aquila private safari game drive tour, the guests enjoy welcomed with drinks and snacks, The safari usually starts with a 2-3 hour game drive. You'll explore the reserve with a knowledgeable guide who will help you spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) and other wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions Pick-up is available from hotels, guesthouses, backpackers, vacation rentals, AirBnB's and any other locations within Cape Town's city center. Please specify your exact pick-up address so we can confirm if it's possible. Note that the selected time is just an estimate for when the shark cage diving boat will launch. Pick-up will be earlier to allow travel time from Cape Town to the pre-trip briefing at the Great White House in Gansbaai. Exact times can only be confirmed the day before after checking weather and tides. Please plan to set aside a full day for this activity.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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