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The Cheetah Centre in South Africa was established in 1971, initially as a cheetah breeding project and the Centre has during the past 40 years bred over 800 cheetah cubs. Various conservation projects have been initiated since its inception which...more

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TomDot70

Hong Kong, China

9970

Reviewed December 23, 2018

Very Interesting Visit

We were taken here on a day trip by some friends who live outside Joburg. It was quite a long drive, but we were able to stop at The Cradle of Civilisation (Disappointing!) on the way. We have done open camping Safaris in other African...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank TomDot70

Many thanks for taking the time to write us a review. Ann is very passionate about educating the public especially our youth about the plight if these amazing animals.

JanC02

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

518

Reviewed December 6, 2018

Superb

Going on the feeding run was an amazing experience and the programs to save endangered species such as the cheetah and the African Painted Dog are really well worth supporting. The staff clearly care deeply about the animals which more than makes up for their...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank JanC02

Thank you for your review - our guides are very passionate about educating the public to the plight of these amazing animals. I am so glad that you had good time with us and hope to see you back one day.

hendrevanrooyen

Kempton Park, South Africa

71

Reviewed November 29, 2018

Awesome day out for our guests

Amazing and educational tour for us and our guests, as a touring company I will recommend to everyone, great photography opportunities as well.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank hendrevanrooyen

Thank you for your kind review, education has always been at the top of Ann's list - to be able to teach both young and old about all our amazing animals is top priority for all who work at the centre.

ThistletheActual

34

Reviewed November 22, 2018

Highlight of Trip to South Africaa

I visited the Ann Van Dyke Cheetah Center two years ago. It was an amazing experience. If you love seeing animals, especially endangered ones, this is the place to go. The tour guides were lovely and gave lots of information about the animals. It is...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank ThistletheActual

Than you so much for taking the time to send us a review and an even bigger thank you for adopting Jules and Lily - it is only through people like yourself that we can continue to look after these amazing animals.

JM-WL_656

Centurion, South Africa

121

Reviewed November 14, 2018

Amazing experience

The cheetah run was an amazing unforgettable experience. We especially loved the game drive through the wild dog enclosure... just amazing. Thank you!!!

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank JM-WL_656

The Wild Dogs are absolutely amazing - we cant get enough of the sound that they make

Alexander P

Cambridge, United Kingdom

656172

Reviewed November 12, 2018

A chance to see rare / endangered animals

A good operation and a chance to see endangered species such as cheetahs, wild dogs, servals as well as meercats. Cheetah runs are offered 4 times a week at 8 am that unfortunately are not advertised on the website.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Alexander P

Many thanks for your review - apologies for our website not being correct, we have asked that this be rectified

738selwynh

Johannesburg, South Africa

3

Reviewed November 6, 2018

See Cheetahs & Wild Dogs up close

I took a group of 2 Canadians & 3 Aussies to the Cheetah Sanctuary, the guests were totally blown away by the Sanctuary. Unfortunately the day we chose was not the 'Cheetah Running' day. (My mistake) Nevertheless, seeing the Cheetahs close up and the various...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank 738selwynh

We are so glad that you had a wonderful day with us - our cheetah running days are on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, we hope to see you back at the centre to watch these amazing animals in action.

kemp747

Pretoria, South Africa

2

Reviewed November 6, 2018 via mobile

Great place

Great day trip and well maintained. This is most definitely worth the visit and highly recommended. Suitable for the whole family.

Date of experience: June 2018

Thank kemp747

Thank you for taking the time to send us a review, we are so glad that you had a great time with us.

deonliebenberg

Centurion, South Africa

173

Reviewed November 5, 2018

Experience the wild

Except for the cheetah run (which is the highlight of the visit), the information about the different animals present at the centre and the visual encounter with the animals at close range makes it an adventure to remember.

Date of experience: April 2018

Thank deonliebenberg

Many thanks for your review - we try to make the tours as educational as possible.

sandramV4012EL

Rome, Italy

3117

Reviewed October 28, 2018 via mobile

Great tour with tons of information

We had a great tour and included the cheetah run. Lots of information and great time. Very good value for money.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank sandramV4012EL

Many thanks for your review, we are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us.

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drpampers

Any shuttle service from Rosebank/Johannesburg to centre or advice regarding round trip transportation for afternoon tour?

October 19, 2018|

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We had a hired driver for the day and took the morning tour. The driver was hired from Menzies by our travel operator and he waited for us while we were on the tour (he, himself,had been on the tour several times and knew... More

Siriporn S

I plan to visit the centre on Tuesday. However, since I am not quite sure if I can make it in time for the afternoon tour or not so I havent pre book the tour yet. Is it okay that I walk in for the tour on that day?

October 12, 2018|

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It is always better to pre-book to avoid dissapointment

vacationmike1

Hello. I was reading so many excellent comments but it seems no one recommends any particular tour. I am considering going in May 2018 but am only able to go on a Friday and there is no Cheetah Run on Friday. IS the normal tour just fine or does one need to much more expensive private or exclusive tour?

March 4, 2018|

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The normal tour is is a wonderful experience - You get to see everything that we have at the Centre, as well as get to see the Cheetah and Wild dog being fed.

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Eduardo K

Brasilia, DF

Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre - legitimate? (4 Replies)

Reading these forums I found out that lion cub petting, lion walks, etc, are actually a bad thing. What about the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre? It's true that it's basically a zoo, and the animals are not in the wild, but they don't highlight cubs as a main attraction, and looking at the site it seems like a legitimate place concerned about conservation. Can anyone comment if that's true, or is just another place that supports the canned hunting industry?

June 01, 2016|

Response fromGavin S|

Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre - legitimate?......... Yes.

cmcinsydney

Sydney, Australia

Solo female traveller hiring car? (4 Replies)

Hi I am spending 2 days in Johannesburg before going on safari. I would like to do a day tour to the Ann van Dyk cheetah centre. Most tour companies I've found don't seem to do tours there, or won't take a solo traveller or want around 2,500 just for the transfers with entry cost on top which seems very expensive. Thinking my only real option is hiring a car for the day but not sure if this is advisable? I've done a far amount of travelling on my own so happy to do it but friends all seem to...More

August 15, 2014|

Response fromAuntieFr0mJ0zi|

I'm female. I'm single. Meaning, if I want to get somewhere I have to take myself there on my own. I would be completely willing to do that drive. I do however fully concur with the suggestion on the website not to use the R511: the roadworks are really not a pleasure.

Trips4Fun15

NY

Use of Guide for Cheetah Centre/Elephant Sanctuary (11 Replies)

I am going to be in Pretoria on business and was thinking about visiting the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre one day possibly also visiting the elephant sanctuary the same day. Is there a benefit to hiring a guide or would I be better off just booking the activities myself and getting a taxi to take me from my hotel, between attractions and back? Would a guide add any value? Also, I am planning on taking a guided trip to Pilanesberg for a day and probably a tour of Johannesburg/Soweto on the...More

February 11, 2015|

Response fromGavin S|

A guide will always add value to your trip, being able to provide you with more facts about the area, and anecdotal stories, which a taxi drive cannot ( is not allowed, in fact, though some do). However, you do not actually need a guide for the De Wildt Cheetah research centre, or the Elephant sanctuary. The staff on site provide all the facts, etc that you would need. As to whether you want to spend 2 days in Pilanesberg, and skip the cheetah sanctuary.. that is your call. Personally, I...More

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