Tour Highlights
- Skip the queues with Fast Track Table Mountain access.
- Panoramic views from the top of Table Mountain.
- Explore a private game reserve in search of Africa’s most iconic wildlife.
- Up to 3 hrs guided safari drive with a qualified ranger.
- a guided safari drive with an experienced ranger.
- Potential sightings of the Big Five and other native species.
Overview
Combine Fast Track access to Table Mountain with an unforgettable Big Five safari experience at Aquila Private Game Reserve. Start your journey with priority access to one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Cape Town and the Atlantic coastline. After exploring Table Mountain, travel into the Karoo landscape for an authentic Big Five safari experience at Aquila Private Game Reserve, where you may encounter lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards in their natural environment.
Best Time To Visit
Available all year round. Summer (November to March) offers the best weather and longest daylight hours, while winter (June – August) provides quieter attractions and excellent whale watching opportunities.
Itinerary
Your day at a glance — the sequence below follows our recommended route for this experience.
Hotel Pickup
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your Cape Town accommodation (early morning departure required).
Table Mountain Fast Track Experience
Enjoy priority access and ascend to the summit via the rotating cable car.
Explore Table Mountain Summit
Spend time enjoying viewpoints, walking trails, and summit facilities.
Transfer to Aquila Private Game Reserve
Travel through scenic landscapes toward the Karoo region.
Arrival & Welcome at Aquila
Enjoy refreshments before your safari experience begins.
Big Five Game Drive
Embark on a game safari drive of up to 3 hours with a qualified ranger.
Return to Cape Town
Relax on your journey back to the city.
Hotel Drop-Off
Arrive back at your accommodation after a full day of adventure.
What's Included
- Private guide and air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 20km radius of Cape Town CBD
- All entrance fees as per itinerary
What's Excluded
- Meals unless specified
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
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Know Before You Go
- The safari typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours, depending on wildlife sightings.
- Comfortable clothing, a warm jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera are recommended.
- There is one pickup per tour. Please be ready at least 15 minutes before pickup. All tours can be arranged in either order — you may begin with the tour or activity and visit the cable car afterwards, or start with the cable car and enjoy the tour thereafter.
Pickup Information
- Pickup areas
- We do pick-ups within a 20km radius of the Cape Town CBD. Pick-ups outside this radius attract a surcharge. Alternatively, guests may meet our guide at the designated drop-and-go area at The Silo Hotel.
- Start times
- 07:30, or 08:00 — choose your preferred start time when booking.
- Good to know
- There is one pickup per tour. Please be ready at least 15 minutes before pickup. All tours can be arranged in either order — you may begin with the tour or activity and visit the cable car afterwards, or start with the cable car and enjoy the tour thereafter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Fast Track access and return cableway tickets are included.
Yes, it includes a guided Big Five safari experience at Aquila Private Game Reserve.
The safari typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours, depending on wildlife sightings.
Yes, pickup and drop-off are included within a 20km radius of Cape Town CBD, with additional charges for areas outside this radius.
Comfortable clothing, a warm jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera are recommended.
Yes, all Table Mountain and Aquila Safari entrance fees are included.
Start times vary depending on availability and season, and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
More general questions? See our full FAQ page.
Guest Reviews
Based on 12 verified guest ratings
“Seamless from hotel pickup to the last viewpoint. Our guide knew exactly when to arrive at each stop — no queues, no rush.”
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