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What a great opportunity...
What a great opportunity to see cheetahs and wild dogs. Would recommend if you only have a few days around Johannesburg. Watching the cheetah run was great.
Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre an exciting conservation project!
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6–7 hours
- Price from
- $259 / person
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 16 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Mmilo Tours
Description
Private pick up and drop back anywhere in the Johannesburg/Pretoria/OR Tambo included in price. All tours are conducted by fully qualified English-speaking tour guides in approved vehicles with tourism permits. Other language guides on request. Standard Tour at 9.00am (Mon,Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat) 8.00am with Cheetah Run ( Sun, Wed) or 14.00pm everyday includes an introductory lecture and, a drive-through of the larger enclosures with the feeding of the larger groups of Cheetahs and African wild dogs kept there and followed by a drive-through of the small reserve with antelope and other animals and are available daily (including weekends and public holidays) at
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 12:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 17–65)
- $259
- Youth (ages 13–16)
- $240
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $209
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $403.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre
The guided tour at the Cheetah Centre including Cheetah and Wild Dog breeding and other programmes. The "Cheetah Run"is added to the programme on Sunday and Wednesday mornings. Although the Cheetah breeding programme was the main initiative that led to the foundation of the centre in 1971, there are many other animals here whose continued existence and genetic diversity is supported by various breeding programmes at the centre. Here one can see Cheetahs of course and African Wild Dogs in the larger rewilding projects, but also Brown Hyena, Caracal, Serval, African Wild Cat various Vultures and many other large bird species, many antelope types, wildebeest, meerkats ostriches and other animals added time to time.
Pretoria
You will pass by our capital city Pretoria
Magaliesberg
The centre is situated in the scenic Magalieberg and Hartebeespoort region. The Magaliesberg are the 2nd most ancient visible mountain range in the world at 3 billion years. A dam wall built in the Crocodile River Gorge in the mountains forms the Hartebeesport Dam a vast stretch of water. Depending on the route you guide takes to the Cheetah centre he may cross the wall with its spouting plumes of water very close up and scenic views down the gorge.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
All activities
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Lunch
Food and drinks
Donations or sponsorship
Pickup Locations & Times
If staying at a hotel please wait for the guide at the reception or foyer on the ground floor. He/She will have a name badge identifying himself. If you are staying at a guest house or private residence please make sure the gate bell works and if possible, wait just on the inside of the gate. Also, if possible, let us have your mobile number so we can WhatsApp or text you.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
16 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Minimum Height Restriction of 1.2 meters
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre an exciting conservation project! take?
Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre an exciting conservation project! lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre an exciting conservation project! cost?
Prices start at $259 per person for this Johannesburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $403. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre an exciting conservation project! run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 12:00 PM.
How much does Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre an exciting conservation project! cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $209, adults from $259.
Can I cancel Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre an exciting conservation project! for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If staying at a hotel please wait for the guide at the reception or foyer on the ground floor. He/She will have a name badge identifying himself. If you are staying at a guest house or private residence please make sure the gate bell works and if possible, wait just on the inside of the gate. Also, if possible, let us have your mobile number so we can WhatsApp or text you. Pickup points include Rest&Relax Guesthouse, Bloubosrand.
What languages is Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre an exciting conservation project! offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Great experience👍👍
An exciting experience if you are able to include the AM cheetah run. It was a sight to see them in action. Otherwise, most of the animals are seen in enclosures, which is great; but to see them unrestricted is a much better experience. The guides were excellent & brave- Sandile & John. They interacted with the unrestrained animals to allow them to come close to the safari vehicle. Overall, a worthwhile and educational experience.
S
Beautiful Cheetahs and Facisnating African Wild Painted Dogs
Absolutely loved this tour. Loved the Cheetahs and really enjoyed the African Wild Painted Dogs. The Dogs are my favorite and did not disappoint. This is the first time first time that I have seen Dogs. Many other animals are at the Cheetah Center including the rare King Cheetah, Hyena, Vultures, as well as other animals. I highly recommend Mmilo Tours and my tour guide Willem. Mmilo and Willem are very responsive and very prompt. Willem made sure that I had a great experience.
Operator response
Thank you Judith. Yes I hope they allowed the dogs to follow the safari vehicle as you went with the guide to feed them. They actually "hunt'the truck and yoiu get a feel of how it must be the be the prey of these fantastic creatures!
S
Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Center Johannesburg, South Africa. I highly recommend!
This was virtually a private safari with my husband and myself, 2 naturalists, the jeep driver and the person from Viatour who picked us up. We saw so many animals, the guides were extremely knowledgeable, it was a fabulous first day in Africa. We even adopted an Egyptian Parrot named Steve.
Operator response
Thank you Susan. Its great to know that you had a good time and that Steve has got a supporter and an assured future! This is Patrick the owner of Mmilo Tours that organised your trip.
L
Magical
What an excellent experience that exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Francois, was professional, cognitive of time, and kept us on track. Johannesburg freeways can get congested, but Francois knew all the backroads to expedite our travel time. We included the Elephant Sanctuary which I recommend. Having the opportunity to interact with the Elephants was a special experience. Recommend this tour.
M
Informative and worthwhile
Wonderful tour, informative commentary about animal behaviour, worthwhile organization to support. This organization has reintroduced over 800 cheetahs back into the wild. They also work with other endangered animals.
H
Brilliant views of all...
Brilliant views of all the animal ambassadors and learnt a lot especially with the painted dogs Impressed by her work and the number of cheetahs released into the wild All a bit spoilt though by me being on my own as I’d have been happier with a small group. Also I feel you could do better with the driver/ he talks nonstop and his language was sometimes offensive - talking about “blacks” and “ Jew boys” and the ANC being communists. Maybe better to stick to animals ?
D
Enlightening
It was exciting to be so close to the animals and to be able to take great pictures. Nichole and Wilson are a great guide team. It is interesting to watch Wilson command respect as he feeds the animals. Nichole is gifted in her ability to explain facts about the animals and yet make them sound like family. This is very much worth the visit.
J
Great place
It is a very long drive from JNB - approx 2 hours each way- but definitely worth your time. Great organization to support their good work
Operator response
Thank you JoRene. The Anne van Dyk Cheetah Centre does perform an important role in defending the Cheetah in the wild's existence but also of course the African Wild Dog too. We recommend staying in Pretoria its just as close to the airport and is a lot closer to all the attractions out that way the Cheetah Centre, Elephant Sanctuary, Pilanesberg Game Reserve and the scenic area of Hartebeespoort Dam and the 2 billion-year-old Magaliesberg Mountains. It's also a lot warmer than Joburg this time of the year, our "winter', being 2-300 metres lower in altitude.
M
Five stars
A must do if you love wildlife. The drive was pleasant. The guide at the centre was brilliant, informative and charismatic.
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