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Feb14

Iziba's First Interaction with Guests

Categories // Capecheetah

Meeting New People

Iziba, our six month old cheetah cub has since two months back been trained to walk on the leash. During the walks she can explore and investigate her surroundings. A while back she had her first interaction with guests at the lodge. She was a little nervous and careful at first, but only for a short while. Within five minutes she...
Jan31

"You’d Do Just as Well as Chewing on Your Fingernails"

Categories // Rhinoprotect

The Myth of the Rhino Horn's Use

(Image: Desmond Kwande/AFP/Getty Images) From the plethora of articles on the supposed medicinal value of rhino horn available on the Internet I feel this simple line sums it up rather well. I won’t wear you out with more statistics or complex explanations, except to say that if you truly believe in your heart of hearts that rhino horn...
Jan31

What if We Legalised Trade in Rhino Horn?

Categories // Rhinoprotect

An Emotional Debate

This is an emotional issue. Those on both sides of the fence are becoming more desperate and brazen by the day. With each (almost daily now) discovery of a hacked rhino carcass those of us concerned with the preservation of these animals are pulling out our hair trying to find the one solution that will put a conclusive end to the senseless...
Jan30

Taking Great Care

Categories // Rhinoprotect

RhinoProtect

to keep the animal calm the team will need to work fast as they attach a clamp through which the barium and dye cocktail will be administered.
Jan30

Balekha Means Run

Categories // Rhinoprotect

RhinoProtect

in isiXhosa. It is the name given to the female calf pictured and the irony is not lost on the team as the potentially life-saving cocktail is pumped into her horn.    
Jan30

At What Price?

Categories // Rhinoprotect

RhinoProtect

It is said that a single rhino horn can fetch up to US$1000000. With odds like that, it seems that the promise of such outrageous fortune renders all attempts at saving this rhino’s life, futile. Other drastic measures such as dehorning is a consideration but could have a negative effect on this male’s ability to mate.
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    RhinoProtect

    Saving the Rhino, One Horn at a Time

    RhinoProtect was founded by Damian Vergnaud, owner of Inverdoorn...
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    Capecheetah

    Western Cape Cheetah Conservation

    The Western Cape Cheetah Organisation (WCCC) was founded in 2001 in...
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    Your Travel Getaway in Cape Town

    Capegate is dedicated to bringing you the 12 best experiences in...
INVERDOORN Game Reserve
Big 5 Safari
1200 Free-Roaming Animals
Iziba Safari Lodge
5 stars Luxury Lodge
21/2 Hours from Cape Town

Why choose Inverdoorn?

Amongst the wonders of Nature exists a splendid place situated in the magnificence of the vast open Karoo landscape, Inverdoorn Game Reserve & Iziba Safari Lodge. The 10 000 hectare property is a resourceful and stylish 'oasis' destination, only a 2.5-hour drive from Cape Town city centre.

Exclusive Cheetah interactions

Inverdoorn offers guests the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really get to grips with a cheetah through its Exclusive Encounters package that allow guests to spend time interacting with the cheetahs through stroking, petting and giving the cheetahs water. Guests who opt for the five-star luxury accommodation packages automatically enjoy the one-on-one encounters while an optional extra package is available to other overnight guests and even day visitors. Learn More...