The De Wildt Cheetah Sanctuary is an hour drive from Johannesburg. It’s offers you the opportunity to learn more about fascinating creatures such as the wild dog, cheetah and various species of owls and vultures. The De Wildt Cheetah sanctuary is an excellent place to get up close to Cheetah and Wild Dogs, but also has a number of other really interesting animals to see including Honey Badgers, Wild Cats and Caracals. The centre specialises in breeding some of these rare mammals and in promoting awareness of the importance of conservation.
The De Wildt Cheetah Centre was established in 1971 with the aim of breeding endangered species. Over the past two decades the Centre’s efforts have resulted in the major achievement of breeding what was once a threatened species, the cheetah. Over the years, nearly 600 cheetah cubs have been born at De Wildt
While the cheetah project was the base from which the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre launched its conservation ethic, it soon widened to include other rare and endangered animal species such as wild dog, brown hyaena, serval cat, suni antelope, blue and red duiker, bontebok, riverine rabbit and vultures
Many of these have been successfully bred for later reintroduction into the wild, thus helping to re-populate areas where such species have disappeared or are no longer abundant.
Points of Interest
- Hilton Sandton
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
The Ann van Dyk De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre has earned global recognition for its exceptional work in pulling the cheetah back from the edge of extinction via effective captive breeding initiatives. No other place in the world matches the success accomplished by Ann van Dyk De Wildt Cheetah Centre. Located at the base of the Magaliesberg in the North West Province of South Africa, an hour’s journey from Johannesburg, is where the Ann van Dyk De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre can be found. The Ann van Dyk De Wildt Cheetah Centre offers visitors the chance to broaden their knowledge about riveting creatures like the wild dog, cheetah, and various owl and vulture species. An expert guide can lead you through a tour during your visit to Ann van Dyk De Wildt Cheetah Centre.
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
