Somerset West Our Somerset West facility is located at Paardevlei across from the Somerset Mall. You do not need to make a booking to visit the facility.  We charge an entry fee of R10 on weekdays and R5 on weekends and public and school holidays. We have no credit card facilities but an ATM is available for use at the entrance to the facility..  Opening Hours:  09h30 – 17h00,  Encounters: 10h00 – 13h00 & 14h00 – 17h00 Activities Adult Cheetah Encounters The price is R160 per adult and R100 per child to meet an adult cheetah.  Buy your tickets at the office (cash only). Adult encounters are dependent on the cheetah settling. Cheetah Cub Encounters Cheetah cub encounters take place from 10h00 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 17h00.  We charge R260  per person to meet the cubs.  You need to buy your cub encounter ticket at the entrance.  Cub encounters cannot be booked in advance. Cubs are normally available from September to March, but this is not guaranteed so it is best to enquire beforehand if you are interested in these encounters. Bat-eared Fox Encounters  Bat-eared fox encounters are dependent on handler availability.  Cost is R100 per person, with a maximum of 4 guests per encounter.  No children under 10 years of age. Bat-eared fox encounters last about 10-15 minutes. Caracal Encounters Caracal encounters are dependent on handler availability. Cost is R150 per person, with a maximum of 4 guests per encounter. No children under 12 years of age. Caracal encounters last about 10-15 minutes. Tours Tours of the facility are offered throughout the day, every hour on the half-hour.  Tour groups meet in the entrance and are shown audio-visual footage about the animals and the programme, followed by a tour of the facility. There is no charge for a tour. Runs Runs take place on selected weekdays at 08h00. They are scheduled according to handler availability. Runs are also weather permitting. Booking is required and must be confirmed to ensure the run is scheduled. Contact:  bookings@cheetah.co.za) Cheetahs are run in our large enclosure on a lure system, similar to what is used for greyhound racing. Please note that though we use our best runners for public viewing, the success of the run depends on the cats on the day. Public Runs Public runs cost R120 per person or R250 per person if an adult encounter is included or R350 if a cub encounter is included after the run. Viewing is from a platform outside the running enclosure, which is high enough to give you an unobstructed view. A Cheetah Outreach volunteer will be with you during the run to answer any questions. Weather permitting Private Runs Private runs cost R3000 per group, not exceeding 6 people. Runs are viewed from inside the running enclosure. Small children are not allowed. Adult cheetah encounter during encounter hours are included in the price. Weather permitting. Booking in advance is required for both public and private runs. Special Cheetah Experience Special cheetah experiences are offered only on weekdays and only at 08h00.  Guests are allowed to spend about 30 minutes in a large enclosure with a cheetah, giving them the opportunity to observe the cat in a more natural environment than encounters allow.  Guests may take photos but are not permitted to touch the cheetah at this stage.  Weather permitting. Cost is R900 per person with a maximum of 4 guests; children under the age of 14 are not allowed.  It includes a touch encounter with a cheetah and a tour of the facility afterwards. Booking well in advance is essential. Contact:  bookings@cheetah.co.za) Private Encounters   A private meeting with an adult cheetah is available on request and must be booked well in advance. This exclusive experience is tailored for groups of up to approximately 30 people. All guests will have an opportunity to stroke the cat and to take photos. These functions last approximately 30 minutes, depending on the size of the group, and behaviour of both the group and cat. The cost is R4850 for the whole group fully inclusive of entry and a tour. Off-site Cheetah Appearances  Off-site cheetah appearances are available on request and subject to site inspection. Cost for an off-site function is R7500. Shop Visit our shop at the entrance to the facility for cheetah and other wildlife-related gifts. Cash only but an ATM is available for use in the entrance.

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