I don’t know who needs to hear this, but we’re staring at a long weekend in the coming days.

Better still, it’s the classic Friday / Monday public holiday double-up, which means four days of sheer bliss.

For those who have left their plans late this year (you’re not alone, and we don’t judge), it’s not too late to nail down a wonderful safari-filled weekend away.

Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, located just two-and-a-half hours from Cape Town in the Ceres Karoo, is running a 50% off Easter weekend special.

That means two adults, for two nights, with all meals included, starting from R5 499.

Bookings also include welcome drinks, personalised Big Five game drives, and cheetah conservation tours, which have been heralded by conservation experts for the care, contentment, and quality of life provided for these beautiful animals.

The sunset safari includes the chance to see the cats at full speed from an elevated vantage point, where you can get a better sense of just how fast their top speed of close to 120 km/h really is.

Guests can choose between the Lodge Rooms, Tankwa, or Ambassador Chalets – see the various options here.

The premier luxury Big Five safari destination within the Karoo, Inverdoorn is filled with an array of wildlife. Aside from the Big Five and cheetah, you will also find zebras, hippos, giraffes, wildebeest, eland, and springbok.

If you’re very fortunate, you may see one of the more elusive creatures like the aardvark and aardwolf.

Once you’re done with the game drive, spend a relaxing afternoon by the pool, and crack a Karoo sundowner before dinner.

All of Inverdoorn’s game drives and COVID-19 safari protocols have been certified by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

The Easter weekend special is subject to availability, so best get your booking in now to avoid missing out on this once-off offer.