BIG 5 SAFARI ( 2 hours outside Cape Town )

1 DAY BIG  5  SAFARI

These are offered with or without transport to the reserve - self drive guests are informed to depart Cape Town approximately the same time as the tour provided with transport, for these are the set times for game drives and meals served daily.

Departs Cape Town at 06h00: Pick-up from hotel or guesthouse and transfer to Aquila. 
Welcome drink on arrival served in the reception area.
Depart on a 2 to 3 hour safari (in 4X4 safari vehicle with ranger guide) - Visit San Rock Art site. 
Buffet lunch served in the African boma restaurant

After lunch guests are able to relax at the pool and are welcome to browse our African curio shop.
Approximately at 15h00: Return to Cape Town.


Breakfast and lunch are served in the restaurant or outdoor african lapa (weather permitting).

Horse Trails

Horse trails are available for evening and early morning game viewing.

Game viewing on horseback is an unforgettable experience as one can get so much closer to the wildlife. It has been described as an epic experience and adventure.

Picnics at our rock-pools or lookout lapas, as well as overnight mountain horseback safaris can be arranged.

Time:

Daily from 8h30

Includes: Welcome drink, breakfast, horse-back safari or quad bike safari & lunch.
 
OVER NIGHT IN THE GAME RESERVE

Day one:

If you are using the Aquila transport then a representative of Aquila Private Game Reserve will collect you at your hotel where you will travel via the scenic Du Toitskloof Pass and Winelands to Aquila Private Game Reserve.

A welcome cocktail will await your arrival whilst you relax by the rock style swimming pool (in summer) or enjoying a roaring log fire in our cigar bar or lounge (in winter). Check in at Aquila Private Game Reserve. Buffet lunch in the restaurant.

Depart for a two to three-hour game drive with one of our experienced rangers and visit our celebrated Khoi San Bushman rock art sites. Snacks and ‘champagne’ will be served at various look out points en-route.

Return to the lodge and restaurant for an authentic African dinner or traditional South African braai (barbecue) overnight in one of our Luxury or Premier Luxury Cottages.

Day two:

Early morning game drive, coffee and rusks served en route.

Breakfast
Check out of Aquila Private Game Reserve.
Times will be provided for scheduled tours on booking.

 FOR MORE INFO CALL : +27 834248602

False Bay Shark Cage Diving Expeditions

Thank you for your enquiry about our shark cage diving and AIRJAWS trips with African Shark Eco-Charters. Our shark trips run from Simon’s town, only 40 min from Cape Town. They are centered on great white shark cage diving, viewing, predation and breaching.

We do have availability for you on the 8 June 2011.

Please find attached a booking form and send it back to me to secure your booking.

We offer SCUBA DIVING and no dive experience is necessary. In fact, we are the only company to offer scuba diving on every trip (weather permitting). All dive gear is provided.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO INTERACT WITH GREAT WHITE SHARKS?

Ø  Intermediate Season is from February to mid-April. Our trips mainly focus on the cage diving and surface viewing. March had a 90% sightings rate. This season is too early for the breaching of the great white shark but we have seen breaches on our March trips and often see lots of dolphins on our trips.

Ø  Peak season is from mid-April to end of August with over 95% sightings rate. The best months for the predation and breaching activity are during June, July and August

Ø  September is intermediate high with a 70-80% sightings rate.

Ø  We a very high success rate, however with all wild animals, shark sightings, activity, predation activity and breaching can vary from day to day, and even during the height of the peak season there may be days when we do not see any breaching or predatory events. Guests need to aware of this, so you do not arrive with unrealistic expectations. Rather come hoping to see these natural events, than expecting.

Here are our rates and info on our trips.

     We do our best to find sharks on our trips. However, as with all wild animals there is no 100% guarantee that you will see sharks. No refunds will be made for non-sightings.      

Season	Trip Name	Per Person	Exclusive Use (Max 12)
Intermediate Feb to 14 April	Morning Shark Trip (A) 07h00-12h30	R1 550	R15 500
Peak 15 April-31 Aug	AIRJAWS Shark Trip (B) 07h00-12h30	R1 750	R17 500
Intermediate-High September	Morning Shark Trip (C) 07h00-12h30	R1 650	R16 500
Peak PM 15 April-31 Aug	Afternoon Shark Trip (D) 13h15-16h45	R1 450	R14 500 (max 10)
Dec-May	Blue Water Predator Trip (E) 06h30-16h00	R1 750	17 500 (max 8)
Additional Info: Ø  No dive experience necessary. All dive gear supplied. We use SCUBA GEAR and snorkel. Ø  Light Lunch, snacks & refreshments on board. Ø  (A)&(C): Trip focus is surface viewing and cage diving Ø  (B): Trip 2 in 1: Focusing on breaching and natural predation plus cage diving. Ø  (E). Blue shark and Mako Shark open ocean trip.

Booking is essential! We require credit card details to secure a booking. Transfers are extra. Please see pricing in the booking form.

PLEASE READ THE DAY BEFORE THE TRIP PROCEDURE IN THE BOOKING FORM.

All trips are weather permitting and are subject to cancellations based on bad weather. In this event a full refund is offered and or no payment will be deducted. 

NO REFUNDS (100% of the fee) charged for guests who arrive late and are left behind.

Time:  07h00-12h30

Ø  Meet at Simons Town Pier 06.45. Trip departs 07h00 sharp as this is when the breaching and predation activity is best at first light.

Ø  The first part of the morning is spent observing this natural activity and then the rest is on cage diving.

Ø  On many of our trips you will get to see Southern Right Whales, schools of Dolphins and penguins and you can witness over 64 000 seals on Seal Island.

Ø  We also see pelagic birds on some of our trips.

What to bring:

Ø  Rain/wind jacket

Ø  Sun block and Hat

Ø  Camera (we sell disposable underwater camera’s)

Ø  Take sea sick tablets if need be.

We are a licensed permit holder and belong to “The Great White Shark Protection Foundation”.

We only take only 8-12 guests on the boat so you can enjoy a comfortable trip in a more personal and exclusive environment.

All our crew is highly qualified personnel who have spent years working on boats and with sharks.

Should you have any questions, or would like further information on our other trips and packages, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

 

Please don't hesitate to contact me should you require further information.

TO BOOK CALL 

Cell: +27 (0) 83 4248 602

15 On Penguin Guesthouse wishes all a Happy Easter !!!!!!!!!

It is a wet Easter as usual i was wondering where the rain was .......nice wet an crispy outside. Simons Town is quiet guess everyone is taking advantage of the rainy weather an sleeping in :) 15 On Penguin is bustling with guests for the Easter Weekend.

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