Before you decide to do just the Cheetah Walk, have a look at our discounted Combo rate where you have your special time with our cheetahs, but also get to see the other cats at Tenikwa for a nominal additional cost.

During the cheetah walk, join the Tenikwa Cheetahs on their daily exercise walks. This is a really unique opportunity to spend some quality time with an endangered creature, and an experience which will last a lifetime. Pre-booking is essential.

Daily Departure Times: The Sunrise Cheetah Walk departs at 07h30 (Please arrive 15 minutes prior for the safety briefing). Program finishes at 09h00, followed by coffee and freshly baked muffins served at Chester's. The Sunset Cheetah Walk departs at 16h30. Program finishes at 18h00 followed by a complimentary glass of wine and snacks served at Chester's. The Sunrise Cheetah Walk & Wild Cat Combo departs at 07h30. Program finishes at 10h30. The Sunset Cheetah Walk & Wild Cat Combo departs at 15h30. Program finishes at 18h00 followed by a complimentary glass of wine and snacks served at Chester's. Please note that during summer, the walk may commence later due to excessively hot days.  In this case, the scheduled time for completion may be extended by half an hour. In winter, times may be adjusted to accommodate fading light.

Rates - Sunrise Cheetah Walk: 1 September 2012 - 30 August 2013
R550.00 per person
No children under 16 years of age. A minimum height of 1.5m is required for this program. Dress code of long trousers and sturdy, closed walking shoes applies.

Rates - Sunset Cheetah Walk : 1 September 2012 - 30 August 2013
R550.00 per person
No children under 16 years of age. A minimum height of 1.5m is required for this program. Dress code of long trousers and sturdy, closed walking shoes applies.

Rates - Sunrise Cheetah Walk & Wild Cat Combo: 1 September 2012 - 30 August 2013. Departs daily at 07h30
R660.00 per person
No children under 16 years of age. A minimum height of 1.5m is required for this program. Dress code of long trousers and sturdy, closed walking shoes applies.

Rates - Sunset Cheetah Walk & Wild Cat Combo: 1 September 2012 - 30 August 2013.  Departs daily at 15h30
R660.00 per person
No children under 16 years of age. A minimum height of 1.5m is required for this program. Dress code of long trousers and sturdy, closed walking shoes applies.

Children Policy: For safety considerations,  no children under 16 years of age are allowed on this program.

Dress Code: Neutral colours, no fur or scarves, no sunglasses allowed. (Prescription darkened glasses allowed). Long trousers and sturdy, closed walking shoes. Please bring only what you can carry in your pockets, and your camera.

Pre-booking is required for the daily Photographic Tour which caters for the amateur / semi-professional photographer who would like to get some wonderful photographs of the cats of South Africa. On the tour you will be provided with the opportunity to photograph African Wild Cats,  Serval, Caracal, Cheetahs, Leopard as well as some other indigenous wildlife and birds.

Whilst some information on the species you are photographing is provided, the tour is really aimed at allowing you the opportunity to photograph the animals and birds in semi-natural setting exhibiting natural behaviour and is run completely differently to the Wild Cat Experience.

The time of this tour co-incides with most active period of the cats and provides for good natural light. Please note that the animals cannot be posed, restrained or made to perform during the tour. Refunds will only be granted if the tour is cancelled due to inclement weather. Flash photography is not allowed. A 1.5m height requirement is enforced for this program. This program is not available to children < 16 years of age. Long trousers, closed walking shoes and neutral colour clothing is recommended. The cost of this tour is R500.00 per person.

Tours run daily at 07h30, finishing approximately at 09h30. A limited number of photographers are allowed per day, so booking is essential.

The full proceeds from this tour is used for rehabilitation of wildlife with the prime objective of returning them to the wild.

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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMBO

A new program offered is The Photographic Combo.  This program combines an early morning walk with the Cheetahs of Tenikwa through indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest and Cape Floral Fynbos where you have the opportunity to interact and observe these endangered animals on their daily exercise walk.  Excellent for close-up and portrait photographs.  Thereafter embark on a 2 hour Photographic Tour to get the opportunity to photograph the balance of the resident cats at Tenikwa.

This is a 4 hour program designed to maximize your time and memories of Tenikwa.  The tour commences at 07h30, finishing approximately at 11h30.  A limited number of photographers are allowed per day, so booking is essential. A 1.5m height requirement is enforced for this program. This program is not available to children < 16 years of age. Long trousers, closed walking shoes and neutral colour clothing is required. The cost of this tour is R880.00 per person.

Do both the Cheetah Walk & Wild Cat Experience programs at a discounted rate.

Daily Departure Times:

The Sunrise Cheetah Walk departs at 07h30 (Please arrive 15 minutes prior for the safty Briefing), followed by the Wild Cat Experience. Coffee and freshly baked muffins are served before the Wild Cat Experience program starts. Program finishes at 10h30. Alternatively, join the 15h00 Wild Cat Experience, followed by the Sunset Cheetah Walk. A complimentary glass of wine and snacks are served after the Cheetah Walk program. Program finishes at 18h30.

Rates Sunrise Combo: 1 September 2012 - 30 August 2013
R660.00 per person
No children under 16 years of age. A minimum height of 1.5m is required for this program. Dress code of long trousers and sturdy, closed walking shoes applies.

Rates Sunset Combo: 1 September 2012- 30 August 2013
R660.00 per person
No children under 16 years of age. A minimum height of 1.5m is required for this program. Dress code of long trousers and sturdy, closed walking shoes applies.

Children Policy: For safety considerations,  no children under 16 years of age are allowed on this program.

Dress Code: Please wear neutral colours, no fur, scarves or glitter, Long Trousers and sturdy closed walking shoes.  Please bring only what you can carry in your pockets, no sunglasses and your camera.

Cat Lovers beware!   This program is for you.

Program Details :

The Crazee Cat Day is a whole day experience designed to give you the opportunity to spend a whole day at Tenikwa partaking in various programs and also accompanying the animal keepers on their daily activities. The day starts early with a welcoming cup of coffee before you join the cheetahs on their early morning walk on the Sunrise Cheetah Walk. After working up an appetite, enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and breakfast when you return.  Thereafter meet the rest of the cats during a Photographic Tour where you learn about why these animals are struggling to survive in the wild.  Before lunch, you will join the animal keepers to partake in an interesting animal enrichment exercise. Relax for a bit with a light lunch and complimentary glass of wine. In the afternoon, you rejoin the animal keepers to groom the cats, before assisting in the preparation of their evening meal.  End the day by joining the cheetahs on their Sunset Cheetah Walk through natural vegetation, and then watch the sunset with a complimentary glass of wine and snacks.

Times : Program starts at 07h30 and ends at approximately 18h30 (Please arrive about 15 minutes prior to the program for the Essential Safety Briefing)

Rates : 1 September 2012 - 31st August 2013

R1800.00 per person

Children Policy: For safety considerations, our height restriction is 1.5m and minimum age of 16 years on all programs that include a cheetah walk.

Dress Code: Please wear neutral colours, Long Trousers and sturdy closed walking shoes.

Booking is essential for this program.