Safari & wildlife

Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre Tour with a cheetah safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Brits, South Africa · 5h 30m · 2–13 people

Runs in English

  • Easy
  • From age 7
  • Public transport nearby

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Deeprift Ventours

Johannesburg, South Africa · Agency

Deeprift Ventours is a Johannesburg-based tour operator offering guided day tours, wildlife safaris, cultural experiences and private transfers. Established in 2007, we have welcomed …

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Book an Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Hotel transfers included. Choose a guided vehicle tour or cheetah run package.

Highlights

  • Close up of view Cheetahs
  • Open Safari Vehicle Drive Through Cheetah and Wild Dog Enclosures
  • See Vultures
Visit the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre with Deeprift Ventours, with accommodation pickup from Johannesburg, Sandton, Rosebank or Pretoria. The visit focuses on cheetahs, African wild dogs and wildlife conservation. Your package includes return transfers, centre admission and a driver-guide, with a centre guide leading the wildlife experience. The guided vehicle tour explores the centre in an open safari vehicle, viewing cheetahs and African wild dogs and learning about their care and conservation. Expect approximately two hours at the centre, Five hours in total including transfers, with departures at 07:00am and 12:00pm every day. Cheetah run not included. The cheetah run and guided tour lets you watch a cheetah chase a mechanical lure, then join the guided vehicle tour. Choose it when the run is a priority. Expect approximately two and a half hours at the centre, Five and a half hours in total, departing 06:00am Wednesdays and Sundays. Children must be at least seven years old for these vehicle-tour options. Centre schedules and activities are subject to confirmation for your booking. Established in 1971 and originally known as the De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre, the centre works in breeding, research and conservation education, including maintaining genetic diversity in cheetahs and African wild dogs. It is a nonprofit funded through tours, donations, sponsorships and its adoption programme.

What's included

  • Return accommodation transfers
  • Air-conditioned transport to and from the centre
  • Driver-guide for your transfers
  • Centre admission and Open Vehicle Safari
  • Entry tickets
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal purchases

What to bring

  • A camera or phone with a charged battery
  • A hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • A light jacket for the open vehicle, particularly on early departures
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Your booking confirmation

Know before you go

  • Minimum age for these vehicle-tour options: seven years.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • These packages are not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Confirm your pickup time before the tour.

Pickup: Choose where your guide collects you when you book.

  1. Johannesburg · anywhere within 5.0 km · at the start
  2. Sandton · anywhere within 5.0 km

Drop-off: Back where your guide collected you.

Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

What you'll do

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    Close-up of a beautiful cheetah resting in the African bushveld, with another cheetah in the background at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre near Johannesburg, South Africa.

    Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre Tour Itinerary 1. Pickup from your accommodation Your driver collects you from your agreed address in Johannesburg, Sandton, Rosebank or Pretoria. Travel to the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre near Hartbeespoort in an air-conditioned vehicle. Scheduled departures depend on your selected experience: Guided vehicle tour: 07:00 or 12:00 daily. Cheetah run and guided tour: 06:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays.Your exact accommodation pickup time will be confirmed before the tour. 2. Arrive at the conservation centre Meet your centre guide and receive an introduction to the visit. Learn about the centre’s work with cheetahs and African wild dogs, and follow your guide’s instructions throughout the experience. 3. Enjoy your selected wildlife experience Option 1: Guided vehicle tour Join the centre guide in an open safari vehicle to explore the cheetah and African wild dog enclosures. Observe the animals and learn about their behaviour, care and conservation. Bring your camera for photographic opportunities from the vehicle. Allow approximately two hours at the centre. This option does not include the cheetah run. Option 2: Cheetah run and guided tour Begin with a cheetah running demonstration, watching a cheetah chase a mechanical lure. Afterwards, join the centre’s guided tour in an open safari vehicle to view cheetahs and African wild dogs and learn about its conservation programmes. Allow approximately two and a half hours at the centre. This option includes the cheetah run and requires an early departure from your accommodation. Both options take place at a managed conservation centre. Touching and petting the animals are not offered. 4. Return to your accommodation After your centre experience, meet your driver for the return journey to your agreed drop-off address. Approximate total duration, including transfers: Guided vehicle tour: five hours Cheetah run and guided tour: five and a half hoursTravel times depend on your pickup location and

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