Aquila Joins Uber's Exclusive "Go Anywhere" Series
Aquila Private Game Reserve Partners with Uber as South Africa's Top Safari Destination for the Launch of Uber Safari
Cape Town, South Africa, 2 October 2024
Uber’s exclusive and luxurious “Go Anywhere” experiences are in a lane of their own. Partnering with the top attractions in the top travel destinations around the world, Uber’s model of convenience, affordability and reliability has entered the destination travel market. With limited availability on Fridays and Saturdays, these once-in-a-lifetime experiences enable both global vacationers and locals the chance to reserve a VIP Uber service, unique to their travel destination, for an expertly planned and exciting day tour — all with one tap of a button on the Uber app.
In a move that cements Aquila Private Game Reserve as South Africa’s leading safari experience, Uber has added Uber Safari to its prestigious Go Anywhere portfolio – a global collection of the world’s most exclusive and sought-after travel experiences. This exciting partnership places Aquila alongside the likes of Paris, Mykonos, and Ibiza, highlighting its standing as the top-rated safari destination not only in Cape Town but in South Africa as a whole.
Whether it’s a champagne tasting in France, a private yacht in Ibiza, or now, a Big 5 Uber Safari in Cape Town, Uber’s Go Anywhere series lets travellers around the world pre-book private, curated experiences with the same convenience and reliability Uber is known for.
Uber's "Go Anywhere" Experiences
Uber Safari: Cape Town, South Africa
Uber is redefining luxury travel in South Africa with Uber Safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve. This premium safari experience offers a perfect blend of African wildlife adventure and Uber’s renowned service. Guests can book their Uber Safari directly from the Uber app, enjoying the convenience of being picked up from any location in Cape Town – from their preferred hotel and choice of accommodation, or even directly from Cape Town International Airport.
Once on the road, riders are transported in a sleek, branded vehicle to Aquila, where they will experience the magic of a Big Five safari. With expert guides, luxurious facilities, and up-close wildlife encounters, Aquila sets the gold standard for safaris in the region, ensuring Uber Safari visitors can experience the very best South Africa has to offer.
This isn’t just a safari – it’s a seamless, world-class experience that rivals any of Uber’s global offerings, from a champagne tour in the heart of France to a yacht cruise along the coast of Ibiza. The addition of Aquila to the Go Anywhere portfolio affirms its status as the ultimate African safari destination.
Read more: Uber Safari from Cape Town, South Africa
Uber Bubbles: Champagne Region, France
With Uber Bubbles, visitors can enjoy the essence of French elegance as they explore the famed Champagne region. In partnership with beloved champagne houses Perrier-Jouët and G.H. Mumm, Uber Bubbles puts the heart of France’s champagne region at your fingertips.
The full day trip includes a 10:00am pickup in Paris in an Uber Bubbles-branded Tesla, with the first stop along the journey a champagne tasting of three cuvées and lunch at Perrier-Jouët’s Cellier Belle Époque in Épernay. Riders will then be whisked to Maison G.H. Mumm in Reims for a special cellar visit and a Cordon Rouge tasting before heading back to Paris for drop-off in the early evening.
From intimate cellar tours to premium champagne tastings and gourmet meals, Uber Bubbles offers a taste of luxury, perfectly paired with the sparkling vistas of France’s most renowned wine region. It’s a journey through the heart of champagne, ideal for anyone with a taste for the finer things in life.
Uber Boat: Athens, Mykonos and Venice
For those dreaming of Mediterranean glamour, Uber Boat offers an unforgettable voyage across three of Europe’s most iconic coastal cities. Whether you’re gliding through the canals of Venice or exploring the turquoise waters surrounding Mykonos and Athens, Uber Boat allows guests to explore these destinations from the comfort of a private yacht.
This first-of-its-kind water transport service is available in Italy’s most popular aquatic city, Venice. Customers can use the Uber app to summon a ‘Limo Boat’ on-demand to get around the Venetian Lagoon at the tap of a button. Priced from €120 per trip, the boat service can accommodate up to 6 people per trip and will be available to book on demand between 8am and 8pm each day.
Uber Boat has since expanded to Greece, and will expand from Mykonos to Athens, Corfu and Santorini. Available to book in the Uber app, it allows visitors to travel in style to beach clubs, visit scenic coves and reach remote locales.
Uber Balloon: Cappadocia, Turkey
Tap a button, take to the skies with our latest travel product – bucket-list worthy hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia, Turkey. Starting this week, Uber Balloon will be available in the UNESCO World Heritage Göreme National Park, and riders can book directly in the app via Uber Reserve.
The sunrise hot air balloon trips will depart from Göreme, Cappadocia, taking riders on a 1.5 hour picturesque flight through the Park, famed for its ethereal ‘fairy chimneys’ and grand architecture carved into the limestone. With the early liftoff, riders will be able to see the stunning dawn views from 3,000 feet in the air.
This once-in-a-lifetime adventure includes door-to-door rides from the hotel lobby to 3,000 feet in the sky. Balloon trips will cost €150 per person, with 100 free flights being made available to celebrate the launch.
Uber Yacht: Ibiza, Spain
With millions of people around the world packing their bags for Europe every summer, Uber unveiled a whole new travel offer aimed at helping tourists go anywhere by boat in some of the most popular destinations across the European continent.
Uber Yacht is an exclusive and limited series of nautical experiences — and is the most luxurious product on their app. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will allow vacationers to pre-book a private yacht for the day directly via the Uber app. Departing from Ibiza Town Marina every day at 12pm, Uber Yacht will offer groups of up to 8 people the opportunity to sail around the white isle in a luxurious Sunseeker Yacht for just €1600.
Uber Cruise: Paris, France
And those visiting Paris can jump aboard an all-electric boat to enjoy an Uber Cruise, one-hour private tour down the river Seine with their friends or family. While on the Cruise, they will take in breathtaking views of Notre Dame, Le Louvre and the Eiffel Tower all while sipping some bubbly.
Uber Cruise offers a serene and elegant way to experience Paris from the water. With champagne in hand, travellers will enjoy the city’s most famous sights from a unique perspective. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this intimate cruise is a refreshing way to see Paris, blending relaxation with the magic of the City of Lights.
Johan Van Schalkwyk
Group Marketing and Trade Manager