About Us
Cape Cheetah Conservation
Cape Cheetah Conservation is a leading wildlife conservation initiative dedicated to protecting and preserving the endangered cheetah population in the Western Cape. Based at Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, in the heart of the Tankwa Karoo, our mission goes beyond safeguarding these iconic big cats. We’re committed to raising awareness and educating the public about their struggle for survival.
Visitors have the rare opportunity to see cheetahs up close while learning about the conservation efforts that ensure their future in the wild. By supporting our cheetah rescue initiatives, you become a part of our efforts to help save one of Africa’s most iconic predators.
Our Conservation Partners
Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release
Our goal at Cape Cheetah Conservation is to rehabilitate and release cheetahs back into the wild, helping to restore the Karoo ecosystem while fostering education and awareness about their importance in South Africa’s biodiversity.
Forming the Cape's First Wildlife Ethics Committee
In 2019, Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, in partnership with the Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), established South Africa’s first Wildlife Ethics Committee.
This ground-breaking initiative ensures that every cheetah under our care receives the highest standard of welfare and rehabilitation, setting a new benchmark for ethical conservation.
Western Cape Cheetah Conservation
Cheetahs disappeared from the Western Cape in the 1860s due to habitat loss and hunting. Over the last two decades, conservation programmes and private reserves like Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve and Gondwana Game Reserve have worked tirelessly to reintroduce these incredible predators to their natural Karoo habitat.
Today, visitors from Cape Town have the opportunity to see the world’s fastest land animal just 2.5 hours from the city.
The Cheetah Run Initiative
A crucial part of the rehabilitation process, the Cheetah Run Initiative is designed to prepare captive-bred cheetahs for life in the wild. Through daily high-speed exercises and simulated hunting sessions, they develop the agility, endurance, and instinct needed to chase prey—reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h (70 mph).
