Cheetah Conservation Awareness Program

 

At African Game Lodge, we have 6 resident cheetahs.  Guests may join a morning or afternoon tour to visit the cheetahs and learn about our conservation project and what is being done to ensure that Cheetahs still roam our plains in South Africa.  Learn about the fascinating adaptations of the Cheetah physiology which makes him the fastest animal on earth, and experience for yourself, the charismatic nature of the cheetah.   At African Game Lodge, you will learn about the different meta-populations of Cheetahs in South Africa.

The tour starts with a visit to an adult pair of cheetahs, Khulu (Great) and Thanda (Beloved), who are being prepared for transfer to a section of the game reserve.  These cheetahs are ambassadors for the free-roaming cheetahs still left in South Africa, of which there are only approximately 1000 left.  Learn about the fascinating co-ordinated work being done by Game Reserves all over South Africa to maintain a healthy meta-population of self-sufficient cheetahs.  These are truly the only wild cheetahs left now in South Africa.

Then you will have the privilege to meet our captive bred cheetahs Duma (Thunder), Vukela (Wild), Thula (Quiet) and Shaka (named after the great Zulu Warrior) who live in large, spacious, enclosures. Here you will learn more about the specialised hunting techniques of the cheetah, interesting facts and information, and the opportunity to photograph these magnificent cats in close proximity.  Please note that a No Touch policy is enforced during this program, however, you may take as many photographs as you like.

Unfortunately for safety reasons, guests need to be 14 years and older, or taller than 1.5meters to partake in the Cheetah Awareness Program.

Day Visitors are most welcome to join us on one of the Cheetah Programs.  The programs for Day visitors that are available include the following:

Morning Cheetah Awareness Program (available from 1st February 2012)

R280 per person.  The Morning Cheetah Awareness Program commences at 10h00 for approximately 2 hours and includes the Cheetah Awareness Program, a light lunch and your R50 Conservation Fee.   Please note that a No Touch Policy is enforced on this program. Cameras are welcome.

Afternoon Cheetah Awareness Program (available from 1st February 2012)

R280 per person.  The afternoon Cheetah Awareness Program commences at 13h00 for approximately 2 hours and includes a light lunch followed by the Cheetah Awareness Program. The price includes your R50 Conservation Fee.  Please note that a No Touch Policy is enforced on this program. Cameras are welcome.