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So, you’re coming to South Africa on holiday? Well, there’s two things you HAVE to experience if you want to make the most of your trip. First, you have to visit Cape Town and see Table Mountain (one of the seven natural wonders of the world). Second, you have to go on a Big 5 African Safari. An authentic South African safari adventure is every traveller’s dream, and, what if we told you that you don’t have to travel far from Cape Town to see incredible wildlife and natural landscapes? Situated within the stunning Karoo wilderness, Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve and Luxury Big 5 safari lodge offers guests the opportunity to see Africa’s most iconic animals, only 2.5 hours from the city.
Welcome to Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, a the best big 5 luxury safari lodge near Cape Town. Just a two and a half hour drive through the Western Cape’s stunning Tankwa Karoo region. The Karoo is one of the most unique and incredible regions in South Africa, and is home to an abundance of incredible plants, birds, and wildlife species, including the infamous Big 5: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino. Guests at Inverdoorn also have the opportunity to see hippos, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, springbok, and more.
From the moment you check in, you’ll be greeted with locally-inspired cocktails and welcome drinks as you explore Inverdoorn’s world-class facilities and private lodge accommodation. Designed in harmony with the surrounding Karoo landscape, every suite and room option boasts rustic-luxury decor and impressive views of the reserve.
Beyond Inverdoorn’s luxury safari lodge, this 10 000 hectare conservancy offers lots of fun things for guests to see and do. Relax and unwind under the African sun at the pool, enjoy delicious food, and take advantage of Inverdoorn’s exciting activities and safari activity packages. Book an immersive e-bike safari tour of the reserve for yourself or your group, embrace the true tranquility of the wild with in-room African spa treatments, experience a romantic Karoo picnic, witness the beauty of the stars with a Karoo stargazing experience, or watch the incredible speed of the world’s fastest land animals with Inverdoorn’s famous Cheetah Run.
Of course, no Big 5 Safari adventure would be complete without embarking on a traditional African Game Drive in an open-back safari vehicle. Led by experienced safari guides, Inverdoorn’s game drives will take you deep into the heart of the reserve, where you’ll have the chance to spot the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo), as well as a variety of other wildlife species, including cheetah, zebra, giraffe, hippos, ostriches and wildebeest.
Game Drives are typically conducted twice a day, at sunrise and sunset, when the animals are most active. As you drive through the reserve, your guide will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna, and will be on the lookout for any signs of animal activity. You may be lucky enough to spot a pride of lions resting in the shade of a tree, a herd of elephants grazing on the Karoo veld, or a rehabilitated cheetah practicing stalking its prey. No matter what time of day you choose to go on a Big 5 Game Drive, you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience, as a traditional open-back safari is the perfect way to see the best of Cape Town’s wildlife and learn more about the African bush.
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