If you are interested in finding out more about these big cats Africat is a useful place to stop. The Cheetahs that are visible to the public are actually in captivity because most have been saved from private owners / zoos and hence are unable to survive on their own. The small 4X4 guided tour in the enclosures allows you to get really close to the felines and the guide provides you with interesting background about them. However this is not a safari type excursion because the enclosure is « small » by Namibian standards. The farm also breeds « Sheep Dogs » that are trained to keep Cheetahs and other predators away from herds. The farm has a cafeteria and shop with a nice terrace. We did not visit other Cheetah foundations and hence cannot offer a comparison.

Would you consider to visit Africat, please be aware not all activities they offer are available for day visitors, but only for guests staying overnight at their lodge. This includes long game drives, leopard tracking, rhino tracking or pangolin tracking. As for a day visit, you can go on a short cheetah viewing + information talks about what they do and how they do it. On their beginning, the foundation goal was to relocate wild animals found in farmland. Afterwards they change strategy to rescue only cheetah cubs for their release on the reserve when they became adults. However, by governmentmal decision on 2020, non governmental organizations are not allowed to rescue wild animals, so currently the foundation does not rescue wild animals anymore and focuses only on education programs so people can coexist with wild animals. The entry cost (730 nambian dollars as per dec 2023) is to be seen as a one time donation to contribute on their mission.

I chose this accommodation due to the optional activities they provide in the private game reserve. I selected a standard room rather than the view rooms, which are slightly larger and set well apart form each other. I assumed the standard rooms would be attached to the main lodge, but was so wrong. We had an individual chalet, with amazing views over the savannah, and a small seating area outside our chalet to sit, read and view wildlife. The chalet was not overlooked by other rooms. Whilst there was no air con, the fans were more than adequate to keep the room cool and fresh. The meals were taken in the 'Barn', a large, airy building, overlooking the small waterhole and savannah. The dinner menu was limited, with 2 main course options for meat eaters, and one vegetarian option. This was absolutely not a problem for us, and the food was excellent. This was complimented by superb service from the staff. Breakfast was buffet style, and provided hot and cold options. Can thoroughly recommend the pancakes! As we were travelling in a quiet month, there was a greater feeling of exclusivity. The activities available were of the same level of excellence as the accommodation. We did a leopard tracking trip, in the afternoon, which incorporated sundowners overlooking the reserve. All well planned and enjoyable. Our guide was knowledgeable and found two leopard for us to see as well as a bonus rhino! We also did a morning drive which was just myself, my husband and our guide. Our guide, John, responded to our interests and the things we were keen to see rather than simply rushing around to see the 'big' game. It was so much fun! My only regret is that we spent only 2 nights there as I would have liked to do more!

This place is amazing. They rehab leopards and cheetahs so they can be released back into the wild. The facility has several tours you can take if you stay with them. However day visitors have only one tour available, the one we took. On that tour, which comes with the entry fee for the park, you will get to see recovering cheetahs in their natural habitat and be educated about the animals and the work of the foundation. The guide also talks about wild cat behaviour and measures farmers take to limit interactions their cattle sheep and goats with wild cats. More often than not, the animals at AfriCat were shot for creating problems for farmers. The reserve is located south of Otjiwarongo on the way to Okahandja

While our youngest couldn't go on all of the activities, this lodge and preserve is really something special. Got to track leopards and spend an hour with two females and a cub. The lodge has a nice curio space, Food was excellent, and you could watch all the animals from your bed. We had a View Room, and I would highly recommend. Lare windows and a deck allow antelope, jackel and many bird viewing. Also saw the AfriCat Foundation and few remaining cheetahs. They have really done a lot for the species.