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Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Plettenberg Bay
Traveler Description:
Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre offers your guests the opportunity for a close, safe, inter-active encounter with all of the lesser cats of South...... more » Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre offers your guests the opportunity for a close, safe, inter-active encounter with all of the lesser cats of South Africa, as well as Cheetah and Leopard. We guarantee sightings of African Wild Cat, Blackfooted Cat, Serval, Caracal, Cheetah and Leopard. The Tenikwa encounter is a great follow-on to a game reserve / safari experience; from viewing the cats at a distance to the opportunity to study these beautiful animals at close quarters. Tenikwa also has a Meerkat Meander where visitors can see Meerkats and Tortoises and there is also a variety of indigenous waterfowl, Blue Cranes and Marabou Storks to delight bird watchers. Tenikwa supports the upliftment of local communities through Eco tourism and is environmentally responsible. Entrance fees fund Tenikwa's NPO Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release Programme. Open 365 days a year. Amenities include a Tea Garden for light meals, Parking, Wheel-chair Friendly, Mothers Corner « less
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Attraction type: Other, Tour, Wildlife park, Educational site
Address: Forest Hall Road
The Crags Plettenberg Bay 6602
South Africa
Tel: 044-5348170
Fax: 044-5348170

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5 of 5 stars
LionaAberdeen   15 contributions
Aberdeen
Oct 24, 2009

Visiting Tenikwe was really the highlight of our tirp. Walking the cheetahs was so magical - what fabulous creatures. We loved feeding them and playing with them. Thank you to all the staff who kitted us out in the rain gear and fed us coffee and muffins - what a fabulous job you all do. Thank you! more

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5 of 5 stars
Annalisa80   26 contributions
Milano
Sep 6, 2009

During our stay in Plettenberg bay we found this beautiful place! We went to book the sunrise cheetah walk but it was fully booked, than they gave as a big opportunity... The walk with the big ones... In the morning we discovered that our walk was with to big and beautiful cheetahs,Zimbali and Chester, not the puppies! It was one... more

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5 of 5 stars
SueZQatBL   1 contribution
Northamptonshire UK
Aug 26, 2009

This is a must if you visit this beautiful part of South Africa. My husand and our 16 year old daughter visited during August and found the whole experience of seeing all the cats, walking the cheetahs and sharing a glass of wine with the owners and other guests a wonderful experience. Our 16 year old daughter is normally very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Joanna_1981   6 contributions
Berkshire, UK
Jul 12, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

We went to Tenikwa during a short stay in SA in May 09 and I can honestly say I have never felt happier than when I was there. We booked to do the evening Cheetah walk, but prior to this we met all the other cats at the sanctuary and had a really informative tour. It was amazing getting up... more

Amazing!
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5 of 5 stars
PennieW   6 contributions
Wales
Apr 13, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Our landlady recommended that if were only going to visit one wildlife attraction in the area, it should be Tenikwa. How pleased we were that we followed her advice. We loved the close encounters with the cheetahs, caracels, servils, wild cats and black footed cats - it was a privilege to enter their enclosures and watch them playing and listen... more

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5 of 5 stars
ManxTravelling   17 contributions
Isle of Man, British Isles
Mar 25, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Tenikwa centre gives you the chance to experience some of Africa's wild cat population up close. I went there with my boyfriend in March 2009 - and went on the cheetah walk with the cats and had an excellent talk from the guides. We took up the owner's offer of a glass of wine afterwards and she was fascinating... more

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5 of 5 stars
naturelover43   1 contribution
Shropshire
Jan 11, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This was an extra trip on our Saga holiday and one that was one of the highlights. We never expected to be able to get so close to such wonderful creatures as cheetahs having only ever seen fleeting glimpses on a previous visit to South Africa. Our guide was excellent and we made patricular mention of this visit in our... more

Cheetahs
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5 of 5 stars
ChigwellEssex   1 contribution
Essex
Dec 5, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

S.A. is fabulous but if you want to do something which will probably be once in a lifetime, go to Tenikwa. It was the absolute highlight of our holiday and Len and Mandy were so informative and clearly believe in conservation. A must for everyone - well worth the early morning. more

Fantastic!
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5 of 5 stars
Maisnatravel   1 contribution
Chepstow, Wales
Sep 15, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Myself and my 8 year old daughter visited Tenikwa in August having picked up a leaflet on the centre. And I am so glad we did as this visit turned out to be one of the highlights of our holiday. To get so up close and personal with these rare animals was just amazing. Our excellent guide, Baba, showed us... more

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5 of 5 stars
krisdlynch   11 contributions
salt lake city
Jun 26, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Tenikwa, walking with the cheetahs was the highlight of my trip to South Africa. My son is still raving about it, which says a lot since he's a teenager and he doesn't like anything. You can make a day of it and include the wildcat adventure, monkeyland, birds of Eden, Lunch at Bramons winery, and finish off the day with... more

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Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre Address

Forest Hall Road | The Crags, Plettenberg Bay 6602, South Africa
Tel: 044-5348170 Fax: 044-5348170