A guided day visit at Lion & Cheetah Sanctuary takes you beyond a quick photograph. Travel through the sanctuary with a guide, meet the animals and learn about the individuals in the team’s care. There is time to ask questions, watch behaviour and notice the details that make each species different.
In the Cullinan bushveld near Pretoria, a day here can be a family outing, time with friends or the beginning of a longer stay.
Educational sanctuary drives run from the Cullinan area near Pretoria, close to Dinokeng. Book in advance and allow approximately two to two-and-a-half hours for your guided drive.
Lions and cheetahs may be the first animals you think of, but the sanctuary story is broader. Look for giraffes and antelope in the setting, learn about hyenas and servals, and let your guide introduce the smaller lives you might otherwise pass by.
A guide changes what you see. A resting animal, a call from another enclosure or a small shift in attention becomes a chance to understand more. Our educational drives introduce the animals and the practical work involved in caring for them.
The afternoon visit also offers the opportunity to ask about predator feeding viewed from the game-viewing vehicle. Tell us what interests you when you book so we can explain the programme for your chosen day.
A guide takes you through the sanctuary on an educational game drive, introducing the animals and sharing the detail you might otherwise miss. Allow approximately two to two-and-a-half hours for the drive, with additional time if you would like to relax afterwards.
The day-visit schedule offers departures at 11:00 and 14:00, Monday to Sunday, including school and public holidays. Advance booking is essential. Confirm your chosen departure when arranging your visit.
The currently published guide rates are R350 per adult and guest aged 12 or over, R100 per child aged 2 to 11, and R300 per pensioner. Request a quote for your date and group, including any additional experiences. Rates are confirmed with your reservation.
Families are welcome to enquire. Give the ages of all children so the team can explain suitability and any restrictions for the experience you are considering. The general day-visit child rate does not establish eligibility for every separate activity.
The day-visit offering includes time at the pool and picnic area before or after the drive. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you would like to swim, and confirm the arrangements when you book.
Lion & Cheetah Sanctuary is in the Cullinan area near Pretoria, in Gauteng, close to Dinokeng. Request the correct entrance directions before setting out. A shuttle can be arranged by enquiry.
Yes, expect a gravel-road section before reaching the sanctuary. Allow extra time and ask about current road conditions, particularly after rain or if you are travelling in a low-clearance vehicle. Request the correct entrance directions before departure.
Ask about the group format when arranging your visit. Vehicle and departure arrangements can vary, so explain if you have particular needs or are planning a private group outing.
