For visitors wanting to get a taste of Africa’s magnificent wildlife without having to travel too far, a Cape Town safari offers the best way to enjoy a thrilling game drive, just over two hours away from Cape Town. Visitors will have the chance to visit Inverdoorn Game Reserve, which lies in the heart of the Western Cape – a malaria-free safari destination. As a full day tour, this option is ideal for visitors coming to the Mother City, who wish to take a walk on the wild side during their holiday.
Some of the many reasons to consider a safari in the beautiful Cape include the following:
- Game viewing – a typical safari includes a game drive through the reserve, where visitors will have the chance to see a wide range of wildlife species. With a total of 1,200 animals in the reserve, sightings of lion, cheetah, Black rhino, eland, leopard, jackal, Cape clawless otter and other game can be enjoyed during each game drive. Experienced safari guides will be at hand to give more information on the species seen during the game drive, helping visitors to spot lion resting in the sun, or antelope grazing in the long grass.
- Bird watching – along with an abundance of wildlife, the reserve is also home to a plethora of bird species. Many migratory and local species can be seen, including African fish eagle, blackbreasted snake eagle, giant kingfisher, Cape vulture, Cape eagle owl, flamingo, ostrich, secretary bird, sacred ibis, spotted eagle owl, black stork, barn owl, jackal buzzard and other colourful species. A pair of binoculars is a must for game viewing and to spot birds during your safari!
- Convenience – as the reserve is just two and a half hours away from the Cape Town CBD, and transfers between the reserve and visitors’ hotels are on offer, enjoying a safari near Cape Town is easy and convenient. Most safaris in the Cape are done as part of a full day tour, which adds a memorable highlight to any trip to the Mother City.
- Little Karroo – officially known as the Klein Karoo, this region is bordered on the north by the Swartberg, and on the south by the Langeberg and Outeniqua mountains. The area is famous for its laid back, small town culture and its majestic views that span as far as the eye can see. A tour through this region offers the chance to enjoy one of the most popular tour destinations in the Western Cape, as you continue on to your Cape Town safari.
