*Uber is rolling out a new safari service in South Africa, offering customers a flat-rate ride from Cape Town for a day of wildlife viewing.
PEOPLE reports that the initiative is part of the company’s “Go Anywhere” program. Per the news release: “Available in the Uber app from through the end of January, Uber Safari is the perfect day trip for people in Cape Town looking to see the big five – lions, elephants, buffalos, cheetahs, and rhinos. In partnership with Aquila Private Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s most popular wildlife conservancies, riders will have the chance to book a seamless safari.”
“We’re excited to partner with Uber to extend our bucket list wildlife experiences to their customers,” said Johan van Schalkwyk, Commercial Officer of Aquila Collection.
“Uber Safari allows folks to book and enjoy an unforgettable day at Aquila, where they’ll get to experience the Big 5 in an easy and luxurious way. It’s the perfect combination of modern convenience and natural beauty, all while supporting wildlife conservation efforts that are vital to preserving South Africa’s biodiversity,” he continued.
According to the ride-sharing giant, “The day trip includes a pickup in Cape Town in an Uber Safari-branded vehicle, so riders can sit back and relax as they head out of the bustle of the city. Upon arrival at Aquila, guests will enjoy a welcome toast and lunch before boarding a traditional safari vehicle with experienced game rangers and field guides,” the release states. “During the game drive, guides will ensure guests have the best opportunity to see the big five. And after the adventure, riders will have access to Aquila’s picturesque grounds before heading back to Cape Town.”
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Reservations for the season will become available in the Uber app on October 2 and will run on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of January. Up to four guests can participate in the experience for a flat fee of $200. Here’s how to book Uber Safari:
- Download the Uber app on your smartphone and open the app.
- Select the ‘Uber Safari’ icon from the home screen.
- Read about Uber Safari and then choose an available date.
- Enter your pickup and drop off locations.
- Make sure everything looks right and click ‘Reserve Uber Safari.’
- If your trip is confirmed, you’ll receive an email letting you know.
“It’s the perfect combination of modern convenience and natural beauty, all while supporting wildlife conservation efforts that are vital to preserving South Africa’s biodiversity,” Johan van Schalkwyk, Commercial Officer of Aquila Collection, said in a press release.
“We’ve designed our ‘Go Anywhere’ series to help our customers book bucket list adventures with the Uber convenience they know and love,” added Frans Hiemstra, Regional General Manager of Uber in the Middle East and Africa, per PEOPLE.
“With Uber Safari – one of our most wild offerings to date – our Reserve technology makes it easier than ever to unlock an epic South African travel experience.”
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