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Wild Cat Experience Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Western Cape, South Africa
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn about the lives of South Africa's wild cats on a 1-hour guided 'experience' tour of Tenikwa Wildife Centre, along the country's Garden Route. Enter the habitats of various cats such as cheetah and caracal and get up close with lions and leopards while your guide provides details on each species and their roles in the environment. You'll also have an opportunity to see meerkats, marabou storks and visit a penguin splash pool. This walking tour is ideal for families or anyone wanting to learn more about these carnivorous creatures.
  • Guided Wild Cat Experience Tour of Tenikwa Wildlife Centre
  • See lions and leopards, as well as more obscure cats such as caracal and serval
  • Visit a penguin splash pool and see other types of wildlife like marabou storks
  • An ideal excursion for families
  • Includes the expertise of a professional guide

What's Included

  • Registered Guide for the duration of the tour
  • Rain gear in case of inclement weather
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation & Awareness Centre
    The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, 6602, South Africa

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please wear comfortable clothing
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our day trip in the “wild”

Ntsiki_Z, Dec 2025
The place is so beautiful, clean & well kept. The staff is friendly, helpful & they are professionals. They are doing such an amazing job with rehabilitating wild life.

Brilliant tour

Richard_H, Jan 2025
Very informative & great to get close to some of the animals. Really well run & a fantastic guide who is clearly passionate about her work, which is great to see

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your great review. We're very proud of our whole team here, and your support means a great deal to us.

A better life for our animals breeds a better environment

Sivenathi_M, Jan 2025
The guide was able to explain the impact that this organisation has on these animals and the community at large. Also seeing how the animals were well taken care of was good to witness. I for one even saw cats that I did not know existed and every single moment about the tour was educational. It was a lovely experience and would definitely recommend that people visit this place even with their families as safety precautions are also followed to the max

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We're really pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your tour and how informative you found it. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Purrfect outing!!!

Nokuthula_M, Sep 2024
The tour is Informative and interesting. The guides are passionate and the animals are well taken care off.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We're extremely proud of the dedication our staff have to the animals in our care and your comments are very kind!

Sehr interessante Führung mit vielen Informationen über südafrikanische Raubkatzen

Johannes_B, Sep 2024
Sehr interessante Führung, viele einheimische Raubkatzen, beeindruckend, nettes Personal, sehr sowohl um Raubkatzen als auch andere Tiere (Pinguine, andere Vögel) in ihrer Obhut bemüht

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We're very happy to hear you found the tour interesting, and thank you so much for supporting the work we do here!

From $27.82

per person

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 9 days in advance.

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