Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre

This was an absolute amazing experience! You have to put this on your bucketlist! Best experience I had. Samuel was our tour guide and he aced it! He made jokes, kept you interested and never hurried you. He's information was spot on! We went for the cheetah run and guided tour for R480 per person. 3 cheetahs do the run so you have enough time to take the correct and best video. They dont only have cheetahs, there are so much more. During the guided tour we drove on an open vehicle and they fed the wild dogs, hyena and cheetahs. They have vultures and also smaller animals. The animals are in good condition! Perfect for a couple or for the whole family! Best day I had in a long time! Thanks you Cheetah Center.

We took the guided walking tour. The guide was thorough in his explanations. The animals are well kept. A great educational experience. We packed our own picnic which we enjoyed under the trees.

Wowzas, I thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour and learned so much about different animals and their role in the eco system. This place primarily breeds cheetahs to be released into the wild, but they also have other animals like wild dogs and hyenas.Nicole was our tour guide and she was friendly and patient with everyone in the group, she answered all our questions and made everyone feel comfortable.I ended up adopting Tabitha a young female cheetah and my daughter adopted Becki the Hyena.

Wow! What an awesome experience. We celebrated our daughter’s 11th birthday and we really enjoyed the visit to the Centre. Had the most wonderful time. Thank you to Nicci and Sam who made our trip really enjoyably. We will definitely return again! Every cent you pay is worth it! THANK YOU

Established in 1971 by Ann and originally known as the De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre, the name was changed in 2010, to the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre as a tribute to the woman who has devoted her life to the survival of cheetahs and other rare and endangered species. We enjoyed our tours which were led by Nicole, a knowledgeable guide and we saw a variety of animals including cheetah, King Cheetah, African wild dog, caracal and vultures amongst others! What an amazingly educational experience! The Centre prides itself in its contribution to the conservation and survival of the cheetah species through meticulous breeding (ensuring genetic diversity) and the ability to release captive born cheetahs as and when suitable space becomes available. As a non-profit organisation that receives no government funding, the Centre relies heavily on sponsorship, donations and income generated from tours and the adoption programme! Please visit the centre to experience 1st hand how they are making a huge difference and get memories to last a lifetime! Clean toilets are available on the premises, and don't forget to stop at the shop and make a contribution towards the preservation of the park as well as the cheetahs!

We had an amazing day here.What a beautiful initiative , to help endangered species.Our guide Jason was awesome. We learnt so much. Prices were really affordable. This is a none profit organisation, so they rely heavily on sponsorships and tours.The animals are all well taken care of and the staff were well trained and kind towards them. My family and I had so much fun.I will definitely return.The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre – De Wildt (Originally the De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre) was the first establishment in the world to breed captive cheetahs on a sustainable basis and was the firstCites approved cheetah breeding facility in the world.The aim of the Centre is to maintain a viable genetic pool of not only the cheetah but also the African wild dog (second most endangered carnivore in Africa), for release back into their natural habitat as and when space becomes available.

This is a great outing for schools. The centre is a bit run down and their funding is quite tight and it is a NPO. But the range of animals that they have is amazing and you get to see some Aswegen carnivores quite close up apart from the cheetah. They have Hyenas, wild dogs, vultures, caracal etc. The interaction with a cheetah “Julie” is amazing. She jumps on a table and you can hear her purring which is super cool. Overall a decent outing as the guides are well educated and speak about ecology and environmental sustainability.

What an exhilarating and educational experience! The staff is very knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. We learned so much about cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas, and conservation initiatives during the tour. Highly recommended.

Very nice experience. Trained and enthusiastic staff. An opportunity to see animals up close in a protected environment led by people who love them as if they were part of a big family

What a wonderful experience! The cheetahs are amazing but make sure you allow time to see all of the animals. Nicole was a brilliant guide and shared her passion for animal welfare and conservation in a very positive way.