Top PickSafari Day Trip

Experience Cape Town's Iconic Landmark and a Private Big Five Safari

Table Mountain Fast Track + Aquila Safari Private

Approx. 10–12 Hours Private · min 2 guests Cape Town, Western Cape 5.0 (12 reviews)
From R9 600pp
  • 1-4 guestsR13 351.20pp
  • 5-10 guestsR11 351.20pp
  • 11+ guestsR9 600pp

Tour Highlights

  • Skip the queues with Fast Track Table Mountain access.
  • Panoramic views from the top of Table Mountain.
  • Coffee or beer with a view at the summit.
  • Private Aquila Safari Experience
  • Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards in their natural habitat.
  • Experience safe and comfortable wildlife viewing in a well-managed conservation environment.

Overview

Combine two of the Western Cape's most unforgettable experiences in one luxury full-day adventure. Begin your journey with Fast Track access to Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, before heading out on a private Big Five safari at the renowned Aquila Private Game Reserve. Start your day with priority access to Table Mountain, allowing you to bypass both the ticketing and cable car queues and enjoy more time at the summit.

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.

  1. Hotel Pickup

    Begin your day with convenient pickup from your Cape Town accommodation.

  2. Table Mountain Fast Track Experience

    Enjoy priority access and ascend to the summit aboard the rotating cable car.

  3. Explore Table Mountain Summit

    Spend time enjoying viewpoints, walking trails, and summit facilities.

  4. Transfer to Aquila Private Game Reserve

    Travel through scenic Western Cape landscapes to Aquila Private Game Reserve.

  5. Private Game Drive at Aquila

    Embark on a guided private Big Five safari with an experienced ranger.

  6. Return to Cape Town

    Relax on the journey back to the city.

  7. 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

Know Before You Go

  • This is a full-day experience, with the safari typically lasting 2–3 hours.
  • Comfortable clothing, a warm jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera.
  • 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.

Guest Reviews

5.0

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.”

— Recent Cape Town Premium guest

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