Wildlife & Safari · Aquila, Western Cape
Diamonds & Wild
A morning among diamonds, then an afternoon safari at Aquila.
- Duration
- About 12 hours
- Location
- Aquila, Western Cape
- Style
- Private, 2 or 4 guests
- Price
- From R4,590 pp4 guests sharing
The experience
Diamonds & Wild
Two very different kinds of rare. You begin in Cape Town with diamonds and tanzanite, then travel inland over the mountains to Aquila Private Game Reserve, on the edge of the Karoo.
After time to settle in, Aquila's sunset safari begins with welcome drinks and snacks before a guided game drive of two to three hours in search of the Big Five. You return to Cape Town under the evening sky.
Your journey
How the Day Unfolds
Timings are a guide. Your concierge confirms each appointment and shapes the day around you.
09:00–09:45
The Diamond Works Signature Experience
The story of diamonds and tanzanite, and time in the showroom.
10:00–10:45
Early lunch
A relaxed meal before the drive inland.
10:45–13:15
To Aquila
A private drive over the mountains towards the Karoo.
13:15–14:45
Arrival at Aquila
Time to settle in before the safari.
15:00–19:00
Aquila sunset safari
Welcome drinks and snacks, then a guided game drive of two to three hours.
19:00–21:00
Return to Cape Town
A private drive back to your hotel.
The diamond experience
Every Journey Begins With a Diamond
Each day includes time with diamonds in Cape Town: how they are found, cut and set, the craftsmanship behind a finished stone, and time to look closely in a showroom.
Buying is never part of the plan. If something catches your eye, you deal directly with the jeweller, and nothing you see is included in the tour price.
What's Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide for the day
- Hotel collection and return within central Cape Town
- The Diamond Works' complimentary Signature Diamond & Tanzanite Experience, by appointment
- Aquila sunset safari, with Aquila's welcome drinks and snacks
- Early lunch, up to R300 per guest
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Jewellery, diamonds, gemstones and rings, which you buy directly from the jeweller if you choose to
- Other Aquila activities, drinks beyond those included, and accommodation
- Additional drinks, gratuities and personal purchases
- Flights and travel insurance
- Collection outside central Cape Town, extra hours or changes after confirmation, unless quoted
Make it yours
Optional Extras
Add any of these when you enquire. Each depends on appointments and timings, which your concierge confirms with you.
Shimansky Rockwell Diamond Experience
A guided diamond experience at Shimansky's Rockwell showroom, booked by appointment.
Before the drive inland, if the timings work.
Price on request
Aquila full-day safari
A longer safari at Aquila, planned as its own itinerary.
A full-day safari runs on a different schedule, so we plan it as its own itinerary.
Request a quote
Collection outside central Cape Town
Collection from the Southern Suburbs, the Atlantic Seaboard, the Winelands or further afield.
Request a quote
- Ask your concierge.
Plan your journey
Make This Journey Your Own
Tell us your date and who you are travelling with. Our Diamond Concierge will confirm every detail and shape the day around you.
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