Aquila Safari & Franschhoek Tram: Full Day Wine and Wildlife Tour

Duration8h - 9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A perfect pairing for wine and nature lovers, this full-day adventure showcases two of the Cape's greatest highlights. Journey into the heart of the Cape Winelands to board the Franschhoek Wine Tram for a unique one-way journey through the vineyards, with a stop to enjoy a wine tasting at one of the region's renowned wine estates, before heading to Aquila Game Reserve (one of the closest safari destinations to Cape Town - just about 2.5 hours away) for a sunset 4x4 safari in search of some of the Big Five and other native wildlife in the wild.

Escape the urban jungle of Cape Town for a vine-hopping journey through the fertile Cape Winelands, ending the day with a sunset 4x4 safari among the wildlife in the vast arid plains of the Karoo.

- Local guided transport included
- Scenic Franschhoek Wine Tram ride with wine tasting at Rickety Bridge Winery
- Sunset 4x4 safari at Aquila Game Reserve, home to most of the Big Five*
- Traditional roosterkoek lunch enroute

What's included

Aquila Sunset 4x4 Safari
Hotel pickup within 5km of city or central meeting point
"Roosterkoek" or similar small lunch
±10 minute Wine Tram Ride with 1x Wine Tasting
Donation to 2Cchange charity projects (a portion of your tour fee)
Local English-speaking professional tour guide

Meals and drinks

What to expect

40m · Admission ticket included

Start with a morning pick-up from Cape Town.

After a scenic 90 minute drive, arrive at the quaint town of Franschhoek to uncover the beauty of this region onboard a vintage style railway tram while sipping on a glass of world-renowned wine from the surrounding vineyards. Departing from the central village ticket office, hop on the Franschhoek Wine Tram for a short (10min) one-way journey through the rolling vineyards of the valley to reach Rickety Bridge winery for a standard wine tasting and sample a selected choice of their wines. From the station platform, you'll be transported past rows of vines and the historic Cape Dutch Manor to the tasting centre, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of a working winery. Summer weather calls for alfresco wine tasting with mountain vistas, while on cooler days tastings is around the cosy wood-burning fireplace.

As lunch time nears, the journey continues an hour's drive inland to a winery en route.
3h · Admission ticket included

After lunch reach your safari destination at Aquila Game Reserve just before golden hour for a magical ± 3-hour sunset game drive led by a game ranger.

Sit back and enjoy the spectacle of diverse wildlife and natural Karoo beauty with the opportunity to capture the wildlife reintroduced to this natural habitat. The 10 000 hectare conservancy is home to most of the majestic Big 5 legends: elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino*.

Listen to insider stories and facts about the surroundings and the animals you encounter along the way as the sky gets painted in yellow, orange, and red hues.

Aquila Game Reserve delivers a taste-of-a-safari feeling for Western Cape locals and visitors. This easily accessible 4x4 safari is perfect if you don't have the time for a multi-day safari to Kruger National Park or other wildlife destinations further afield.

After the safari, head back to arrive in Cape Town long after sunset (±9pm).

*Leopards are highly elusive and rarely seen in the Western Cape.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Avoid extra hours on the bus during the pre-and post-tour pickup/drop-off service by making your own way to the tour meeting point at McDonald's in Green Point. Meeting Point time to be advised later.

End point

Avoid extra hours on the bus during the pre-and post-tour pickup/drop-off service by making your own way to the tour meeting point at McDonald's in Green Point. Meeting Point time to be advised later.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.