This is a short cut way to see the big 5 . Good lunch included and some wine. However, it’s not a great experience. The National Parks are so much better. 10,000 hectares is very small for game and the lions, a pride of 4, are segregated by electric fences ( in case they eat the other game!!!) The dirt roads are in a terrible condition and the ride was incredibly uncomfortable. So its not a don’t go but manage your expectations.

The FIVE PALM RESIDENCE SOUTH was absolutely the WORST, WORST experience . No wash or hand towels, rusty bathroom trash cans, dirty and stained indoor and outdoor furniture. Hair dryer could NOT be plugged into bathroom outlets, No extra toilet paper in drawers in bathrooms. Had to ask repeatedly and was left with a roll of Paper towel instead. Customer service is HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE and 100% unacceptable. DO NOT RESERVE or BOOK with this management company. They lack basic customer service.

Please stay AWAY from this company. I booked this tour via Expedia on May/26. I tried contacting them many times by email, whatsapp and calling and no available. The day before my tour i received a message at 2AM for my tour to start at 9AM. The guide arrived at 9:45AM, he was nice but had NO knowledge of anything about the tour. the tickets were included when i booked, but when we got to the table mountain and botanic garden we HAD TO PAY again for the tickets. then the robben island tour was cancelled since 2 days before which is understandable but the owner/manager had NO idea about the cancelation?? what kind of tour operator is this?? DO NOT use this company.

The Matadi Team was great helping with an alternative to the tour I had initially booked, which was to another game reserve. The day trip to Aquila was very enjoyable, and we saw 4 of the Big 5 plus giraffs, ostriches, and many others. Our driver was also very accommodating by taking my luggage with us to drop me off at a different hotel upon returning to Cape Town in the evening.

From pick up to drop off our 2 night stay at Aquilla was fantastic. We stayed in Rm 9 which we'd highly recommend waking up to see elephants, baboons, rhino's, ostriches and wilder beasts from your balcony was amazing. The rangers were fun and knowledgeable. The food was buffet style and we enjoyed what was on offer and for each of the 2 nights a different menu. The spa was lovely and relaxing as we're the massages and it isn't often you're visited by a peacock when your chilling in the pool. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend.

Amazing time. Definitely do quad biking. If going in the winter period, bring trousers and a jacket. Loved the stop off in the middle of the safari to have wine. Bring a rucksack and don't take expensive valuables on safari as you might not be able to get them.

Francis was a charming young man who was a wonderful driver but was greatly lacking as a guide. He didn't know even the most basic information about Cape Town or the sights he drove us to. There were 8 of us, each paying $140 ($1120). For that kind of money I feel Viator should insure that a knowledgeable guide is provided.

Good day guys i recommanded this tour to you you will enjoy like we did , it was very Excellent with Matadi Africa and Travel Tours we enjoy it .