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.

Thank you for them. They do great and very important job. They help animals survive in our world. Guide is very interesting guy. You will see you you own eyes, the animals are happy there. You also can help this center. Please visit there with your family and friends.

The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Center provides an opportunity to view and learn more about cheetahs, wild (painted) dogs, vultures and other species under threat at their rescue, rehabilitation, and breeding center. Located a short drive north from Pretoria, a typical visit may include watching keepers exercise the cheetahs on a morning run, feeding rounds, and a tour of all animals currently in their care. Very reasonably priced, visitors will find immaculate grounds, a staff eager to educate, and well kept restroom facilities. Donations are encouraged and, unlike many other facilities claiming to be conservators, this is the real deal - this facility exists to serve the current and future well being of cheetahs and wild dogs. A "must see" if visiting the Pretoria area.

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

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.

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 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.

What an amazing experience and a must see for anyone with a love for cheetahs. There is also wild dogs , vultures and various other animals on site . Photographers will be in their element . They use a lure which the cheetahs chase so you have an opportunity to see the cheetahs in action . You stand behind a low wooden fence so there are no obstructions to get in the way of your camera. The lure is designed in such a way that the cheetahs run away from you and run towards you so its easy to get the action from both sides . The fence is also far enough away so as not to get in the background of your shots. If you go on the game vehicle the cheetah and wild dogs are fed right next to you. Just the experience of the sounds they make is something awesome. The animals are well cared for .

What a great experience! Saw so many animals up close, absolutely breathtaking.

We had an awesome experience. Super friendly and helpful staff. Our tour guide Jason made my day with all the information and stories he shared about each animal. This establishment does great rehabilitation work and is a must see. The cheetah run was quite remarkable as well.

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!

What a great experience we had. They really take good care of these animals and make a difference in wildlife conservation. The money spent is worth it and the animals are beautiful.

It was amazing. Just put on takkies if you going on the walking tour. But it's worth going there. And its reasonable amount.

• We booked our tour by email and paid on arrival with Nikki who was very welcoming. • We toured the centre with Nicole, our guide and driver, and Wilson, who fed the animals and provided extra security. They were both serious and friendly. • The safety instructions were clear and repeated before entering a new enclosure. • Nicole is very passionate in telling the residents/rescues individual stories and provided us with extra knowledge on the species we saw! She was attentive to answer everyone’s questions. • The open safari bus was comfortable even though the dirt roads were bumpy. We were about 8-9 visitors so it didn’t feel overcrowded at all. • Overall it was a great experience!

This place is beautiful with well looked after animals. All the staff are friendly and professional. I would definitely come back here anyday.

Was a really great experience. The guides are extremely knowledgeable with a clear passion for what they do. It was informative and fun.

Fantastic experience, diligent and caring staff and showing real care. Saw the cheetah run and drive. Highly recommend. Thank you Jason, Phinias snd all staff!

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.

Small but great place. The guides make it fun and informative. You are able to see the cheetahs very close to you (takes your breath away)! They have wild dogs also, they are so cool at lunch time!!

We had a lovely walking tour at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre. We learned so much as our Guide was very informative and shared interesting facts and answered all my daughters questions. Will definitely return in the near future!

It is an unbelievable place to take the family, and since it is a short drive from Johannesburg, it is perfect for a day outing! We did the walking tour, and it was so informative, and we could see the animals up close. It's definitely worth taking the time to visit!!

What a great experience. Interaction with the cheetah 🐆 and wild dogs. Esmie, our guide was amazing. The tour was so good and great value. Highly recommended x

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.

Definitely worth a tour. Informative staff and Centre/animals are well kept. Was very educational. Will go back again!

Love going here. I come here often. They have lots of cheetahs as well as a king cheetah. You can have a guided tour that tell you all about the cheetahs and see them up close. You can also see the cheetahs run and chase the meat. They also have other wild animals like hyenas, cats, badger, vultures, wild dogs and more. You can take a walking tour to see all the animals on foot or a driving tour where you go into the camps and see the wild animals get fed meat in action. Its an amazing place to visit and they are doing a great job in conservation of our wild life as well as rehabilitation/looking after injured wildlife.

Awesome experience with my family. We learnt a few new things about the wildlife at the facility and the purpose of the facility.

Lovely experience...excellent service.Animals are well looked after and the tour was well worth the price.

Awesome experience viewing the King Cheetah and visiting the park with the tour guide.

What an amazing experience. Very clean and well managed

This experience was amazing I had so much fun watching the cheetah run and seeing all of the other animals I highly recommend this place.

We had a fantastic time on our tour of the sanctuary, our guide was very knowledgeable and he kept the tour interesting. I especially loved being able to get so close to so many of the animals. I highly recommend people visit the sanctuary as they do some incredible work.

Amazing work that the Ann can Dyk Cheetah Centre does for Endangered Species. Loved the Cheetah run and tour of the facility. Especially going into the Wild Dogs and Cheetah enclosures.

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

Had an absolute brilliant time today. Loved seeing all the beautiful animals, the staff are also very helpful and have a vast knowledge that they shared during the tour. Thank you for the amazing experience.

A very well maintained non-profit nature reserve, run by staff who are passionate about the preservation of all animals. Their game drives are very interesting and extremely informative. The Cheeta run - shows the unbelievable speed of the wild cat right in front of your eyes.

What an amazing experience. Our guides Marlene, and Nicole were excellent and so informative and passionate and Wilson thanks too. It was great to see the vultures, wild dogs other wildlife and to experience the cheaters at such a close distance from the safety of our truck. An exciting afternoon we will remember for a long time . Thank you .

Wonderful adventure on the truck driving past the various well kept cheetah and wild dog camps with our tour guides Nicole and Wilson, who educated and entertained us in a very interesting way. Highly recommended and a "must see" for all! Well done team Cheetah Centre🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟