09:00 | Welcome Drinks Upon Arrival Arrive at Aquila Private Game Reserve and receive a warm welcome with a refreshing beverage as you take in the peaceful Karoo landscape. 09:15 – 10:00 | Buffet Breakfast Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast, offering both local and international favorites before heading out on your first safari adventure. 10:15 | Traditional Game Drive Hop aboard a 4x4 safari vehicle for your first game drive across the 10,000-hectare reserve. Guided by experienced rangers, look out for Africa’s Big 5 — lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards — along with giraffes, zebras, antelope, and countless bird species.

12:45 – 14:00 | Buffet Lunch Return to the lodge for a delicious buffet lunch, featuring freshly prepared dishes and Karoo-inspired flavors. Take a moment to relax by the pool or browse the curio shop.

14:00 | Choose Your Adventure Option 1: Quadbike Safari Embark on an exhilarating ride across the reserve. Led by expert guides, this off-road experience offers a fresh perspective of the African bush. (No prior experience required. Age: 16+. Weight limit: 95 kg. Weather permitting.) Option 2: Horseback Safari Enjoy a tranquil ride through the wild, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wildlife. Led by professional guides, this gentle safari connects you directly with nature. (No prior experience required. Age: 16+. Weight limit: 95 kg. Weather permitting.) 15:00 | Time at Leisure Relax at the poolside bar, enjoy a drink, or simply unwind and soak up the tranquil atmosphere of the Karoo before heading back.

16:30 | Depart for Cape Town Bid farewell to the reserve and board your return transfer to Cape Town, arriving back around 19:00