The Evolution of the Big 5: From Colonial Hunts to Conservation

Before the Big 5 were bucket-list sightings on a family safari, they were something far more dangerous – and tragic. Their name once echoed through the chambers of colonial hunting lodges, tied to power, prestige, and blood. But the story of Africa’s most iconic animals doesn’t end with the gun. Today, the narrative is shifting – […]

Two Elephants Given a New Life at Aquila Private Game Reserve

Two Elephants Given A New Life at Aquila Private Game Reserve Cape Town, November 05, 2021  Cape Town’s Big 5 safari, Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, recently welcomed two young 14-year-old elephants to its grounds, marking a significant milestone in their conservation efforts. The reintroduction of the Big 5 to the Western Cape by […]