Inverdoorn
FACT SHEET
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4 & 5-star Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, a scenic 2 ½ hours’ drive from Cape Town, is home to a growing number of free roaming wildlife within the Klein Karoo.
The 10,000-ha big five game reserve, places special interest in wildlife conservation especially the endangered cheetah. In the best interest of the animals no animal interaction is allowed at Inverdoorn.
The reserve is a unique gateway to the exclusive floral wealth of the Karoo. Inverdoorn accommodates a maximum of 52 guests for overnight stays.
This means that the reserve is a calm and tranquil place to enjoy the clean Tankwa Karoo air. Beautiful scenery and vast open spaces is a special part of the Inverdoorn experience
Accommodation
Accommodation offered in both 4 & 5-star categories.
Lodge Rooms
The Lodge rooms are offered in three separate lodges each with its own charm – offering a basic overnight safari stay. All lodges are in close proximity to all facilities. The Lodge rooms are ideal for families. Two of the lodges have communal lounge areas made cosy by fireplaces and tea and coffee making facilities. All Lodge rooms are shower en-suite and have air conditioning which can be used for heating or cooling
room 1
- 2 Adults + 1 Child
- Double Bed and Sleeper Couch
room 2
- 2 Adults
- Twin Bed
room 3
- 2 Adults
- Twin Bed
room 5
- 2 Adults + 1 Child
- Double Bed and Sleeper Couch
room 6
- 2 Adults
- Twin Bed
room 7
- 4 Adults + 2 Children OR 2 Adults + 4 Children
- 2 Rooms interleading: Double Bed, Sleeper Couch and Twin Bed
room 8
- 2 Adults + 2 Children OR 3 Adults
- Double Bed and Double Sleeper Couch
room 10
- 2 Adults + 3 Children OR 4 Adults
- King Bed, Single Bed and Double Sleeper Couch
room 11
- 2 Adults
- Double Bed
room 12
- 2 Adults
- Twin Bed
room 14
- 2 Adults
- King Bed
TANKWA CHALETS
The 4-star character Tankwa Chalets face towards the charming Karoo gardens that Inverdoorn is renowned for.
There are 7 Tankwa chalets, each sleeping 2 adults.
They each have a quaint Karoo garden view with a stoep (verandah) for relaxation.
They are all shower en-suite & bathrobes are supplied.
All feature cosy wood burning fireplaces and the refreshment station include a coffee making machine.
Minibar fridges are placed in all chalets. They are stocked and a price list is available in each room.
The Tankwa Chalets are 35m² and 4 are twin sharing and 3 have double beds.
- Air-conditioning
- Fireplace
- Walk-in shower
- Mini-bar
- Private veranda
AMBASSADOR COLLECTION
This collection includes: 1 Ambassador Suite and 4 superior luxury Ambassador chalets.
These are all 5 star and all have access to the Ambassador private pool as well as the Ambassador dining boma area where breakfasts and lunches are served during the South African summer months.
Each unit has a spacious cool veranda that allows one to relax and marvel at the vast expansive Karoo landscape with magnificent mountains in the distance.
Features for all the chalets in the Ambassador Collection:
Complimentary mini-bar, safe, air-conditioning, fireplace, bath, shower, satellite television, roof terrace, access to the Ambassador pool, complimentary wi-fi, flat screen TVs, bathrobes, refreshment stations with coffee making facilities.
AMBASSADOR CHALETS
The 4 luxury Ambassador chalets enjoy shared rooftop terraces with magnificent views of the reserve – perfect for summer sundowners.
All 4 units sleep a maximum of 2 adults in supreme luxury.
The Ambassador Chalets are 45m² while two are double and 2 are twin sharing.
AMBASSADOR SUITE
The jewel in the crown of Inverdoorn is the Ambassador Suite. It is a free-standing unit with its own private rooftop terrace.
No expense was spared on the interior with a truly magnificent king size bed as the focal point.
The Ambassador Suite is 90m² with a king size bed.
in-room spa services
At Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve we pride ourselves on personalised service – and as part of our guest orientated safari experience, we have introduced luxurious in-room spa treatments. This service will allow guests to add a self-indulgent spa treatment to their Inverdoorn stay – in the comfort of their room – taking the concept of room service to superior levels.
Whether you seek the soothing relaxation of a massage following a busy day of wildlife experiences; indulgent pampering to celebrate a special occasion; or want to reduce stress – our in-room treatments will definitely add a special touch to your safari stay.
Appointments and treatment schedules must please be arranged during check-in at the lodge.
DINING
Sourcing only the finest local ingredients from Cape Town and greater South Africa, Inverdoorn Game Reserve presents a delectable fusion of traditional Karoo and South African cuisine.
Breakfast, lunch and dinners are set menu. Afternoon tea includes light snacks (sweet and savoury) as well as a selection of teas and coffee.
VEHICLES
All 4×4 safari vehicles have comfortable bucket seats and the property has 109 pax maximum capacity for game drives.
- 8 x 10 seater
- 1 x 16 seater
- 1 x 13 seater
CURIO SHOP
The curio shop is situated at the entrance of the lodge, next to the reception area.
Great care was taken in the selection of the art pieces that embellish the rooms at Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve. The same attention to detail has gone into choosing the array of curios and gifts that fill the shelves of the lodge’s gift shop. From stylish African figurines and soft toys to genuine ostrich-leather purses there is something for everyone.
Curio shop is open from 08h00 to 16h00 daily.
WILDLIFE & SAFARIS
All members of the Big 5 – the elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and the elusive leopard – are represented at Inverdoorn.
The game is thriving and during your safari you may come across herds of eland, gemsbok and zebra, or hippos wallowing in the dam. The rhinos are a distinct highlight at Inverdoorn.
Game drives focus not only on the Big 5 but on the entire ecosystem, with great birding opportunities, a bird count in the region of 165, as well as an insight into the fascinating vegetation in this area of the Karoo. Inverdoorn is well known for its spectacular “tower of giraffe” that thrive in the expansive acacia river beds that winds its way through the reserve.
The game reserve is also home to a cheetah rescue and rehabilitation centre which has an ethics committee that ensures that the cheetah are not negatively impacted by educational programs so necessary in the fight against their extinction. There is a strict “no touch” policy in place at the reserve.
Itinerary
Please note that the Inverdoorn day trip programme has been suspended until further notice. All day trip requests are serviced at Aquila Private Game Reserve.
Seeing the warmth rise off a herd of buffalo, silhouetted in the glow of a bright Karoo sunrise, or a stealthy cheetah enjoying an early-evening run, is but a small part of the excellent value you can expect from an overnight stay at Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve.
Day 1
- 12.30 Arrival
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Check-in
- 16:00 Tea (winter 15h30)
- 17:00 Game Drive (winter 16h00)
- 19:30 Aperitifs at the outside boma area at the pool
- 20:00 Dinner (winter 19h30)
Day 2
- 06:00 Game Drive (07h00 winter)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Check-out
- Please note game drive departure times may change depending on seasons.
CHEETAH CONSERVATION
The Inverdoorn Cheetah Conservation programme is based at the Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve – two and a half hours drive from Cape Town. The project was founded in 2001 and have since become a core function within Inverdoorn’s Big 5 safari tourism operation – allowing guest interaction with the animals throughout the safari experience.
Inverdoorn is an upmarket Big 5 safari reserve in the Tankwa Karoo – near Sutherland. The lodge sits on a the vast expanse of 10 000 hectare flat Karoo veld. The reserve have built a solid tourism reputation locally and internally and the original cheetah rehabilitation programme has become synonymous with its business model.
The programme was originally positioned to rehabilitate and connect with cheetahs. Since inception, the programme released seven cheetahs – two of which have been released onto the main Inverdoorn game reserve. Their independent living unfortunately made them kill considerable amounts of wildlife indiscriminately. These individuals died at Inverdoorn due to old age.
Since August 2018, The Aquila Collection has taken over the ownership of Inverdoorn Private game Reserve with very little background information on the programme, together with little facts of the success of these cheetahs.
Searl Derman, owner of The Aquila Collection – immediately announced an investigation into the programme – together with NO animal interaction policy updates, effective immediately.
CONFERENCE CENTRE
Combine business with the adventure of a safari getaway.
Sometimes a change of scenery is as good as a holiday; so, if you need to thrash out company strategy, a luxury safari destination will get the creative juices flowing.
Good food, comfortable accommodation and safari adventure will ensure a profitable outcome.
Meeting Venues:
Pool Room 9.25m x 6.3m
Boardroom: 4.7m x 4.5m