A desperate drama played out at Aquila Private Game Reserve, in the western cape, after the birth of the third baby rhino in the past 3 months.

Conservation teams at Aquila have been trying desperately to separate the male rhino from the calf. An attempt to coax the male away was unsuccessful, preparations were underway to dart the male when it suddenly turned on the calf.

A desperate drama is playing out at Aquila Private Game Reserve, in the western cape, after the birth of the third baby rhino in the past 3 months.The two calves born, one in October and the other in mid-December are both thriving, 

This annual programme seeks to recognize and reward the tourism industry and its impact on the social, economic and environmental issues facing South Africa. The finalists are selected based on the real, measurable results of their efforts in sustainable and responsible tourism practices.......

Aquila Private Game Reserve is proud to announce the birth of a baby white Rhino at the reserve near Touws River in the Western Cape on the morning of 13th October 2015...

Aquila Private Game Reserve has received the Lilizela Imvelo Award, the ultimate recognition for achievers in South Africa’s tourism industry, for Best Economic Impact by a large tourism establishment in South Africa, promoting the local economic development of communities for ensuring industry sustainability.

Cape Town’s Big 5, Aquila Private Game Reserve, was created 15 years ago, and is named after the rarely-sighted Black or Verreaux’s Eagle (Aquila verreauxii). This raptor is regularly seen from a distance by eagle-eyed rangers and Aquila’s guests.

Mr. Searl Derman and your professional Aquila team thank you very much for the wonderful experience and training program we went thru at Aquila and our stay over at Loganda Hotel.