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ADVERTORIAL

RESIDENTIAL

Aquila

Private Game Reserve

S

et in the pristine Southern
Karoo Highlands in the
Western Cape of South
Africa, against a backdrop of
dramatic mountains, Aquila Private
Game Reserve offers an exciting
taste of real Africa, just two short
hours drive by road from Cape
Town.
Aquila is home to an enormous
variety of game, including the Big
5 - elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and
leopard. The reserve is also home to
giraffe, hippopotami and several
herds of game. Two- to three-hour
game drives are a perfect way to
see the animals (in four-wheeldrive vehicles, on quad bikes or on
horseback).
Aquila’s four-star chalets are built
to blend in with the environment
and offer every comfort like wooden
viewing decks, air conditioning,
crisp percale linen, and, in some,
alfresco rock showers.
Since Aquila Private Game
Reserve was founded, it’s ethos and
that of their team of dedicated staff,

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has always been to educate guests
on the importance of wildlife
conservation, how it affects us all
and what we as individuals can do
to protect it and the environment.
Aquila is not just a luxury game
reserve and lodge: it’s primary
purpose is to offer an educational
experience to all who visit, in
the hope that knowledge will
enrich our understanding of the
importance of living in harmony
with Mother Nature.
Thatch, slate and natural rock
elements are featured throughout,
especially in the bathrooms.
Rooms open up to a private terrace
so guests can experience a true
African sunset while enjoying their
favorite sundowner. During the
winter months, one can curl up by
the log fire and reminisce on yet
another beautiful day spent at this
reserve. The cottages, as with all
the buildings on this eco-friendly
reserve, have been architecturally
designed and styled to complement
the natural surroundings.

Aquila Private Game Reserve
has received the ‘Lilizela Imvelo
Award’ for ‘Best Economic Impact’
by a large tourism establishment
in South Africa, promoting the
local economic development of
communities and ensuring industry
sustainability. This is the ultimate
recognition for achievers in South
Africa’s tourism industry. Aquila
was also a finalist in the Western
Cape provincial ‘Lilizela Awards
for Service Excellence’. Aquila runs
a number of eco-friendly programs
which create employment and
reduce the carbon footprint. Aquila
conservation triumphs are well
documented and are evident at
the Aquila Rehabilitation Centre
(ARC), situated across the road
from the reserve.
Aquila offers day trip or
overnight safaris, with or without
transport, from most hotels in
Cape Town.

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