Quick Destinations For Cheetah Safaris in Africa (2024)

The cheetah is an iconic and majestic big cat found throughout Africa. Although they are widely distributed, sightings of these beautiful animals are rare and require a bit of luck and expertise.

Fortunately, there are several places in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia where cheetahs can be seen in their natural habitat. This blog post highlights some of the best places to see cheetahs in these countries. Sit back and enjoy our attempt to throw some ‘swift’ cheetah info and puns at you, we love dad jokes around here!

Cheetah Safaris in South Africa

South Africa is one of the best places in the world to see cheetahs, as they are found in many of the country’s national parks and private game reserves. One of the best places to see cheetahs in South Africa is the Kruger National Park. The park is home to the largest population of cheetahs in the country, and visitors have a good chance of spotting these magnificent animals on a game drive.

Another great place to see cheetahs in South Africa is Phinda Private Game Reserve. The park is located on the east coast, bathed in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and is home to a large population of cheetahs. Visitors can take a guided game drive to increase their chances of seeing these big cats.

Here are some popular cheetah safari options in South Africa:

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4-Day Privately Guided Kruger Lodge Safari

Three nights in a private Greater Kruger reserve with your own guide, vehicle and chef. The reserve is chosen around you, and the days are yours to shape rather than a fixed programme.

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Kruger, Cape Town & Victoria Falls in Ten Unrushed Nights

Three of southern Africa's most distinct environments, one well-paced trip. Four nights in Kruger, three in Cape Town with your own private guide, and three nights at Victoria Falls — staying at a lodge with a genuine safari component rather than a hotel in town.

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I saw this guy chatting up a cheetah. He was trying to pull a fast one – Tim Vine

Cheetah Safaris in Botswana

Botswana is home to one of the largest protected populations of cheetahs in Africa, and the country’s national parks and game reserves offer some of the best opportunities to see them. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is one of the best places to see cheetahs in Botswana. The reserve is home to a large population of these big cats, and visitors have a good chance of ‘spotting’ them on one of the various lodge activities. The great thing about the Kalahari is that it is open, so photography options are amazing!

Another great place to see cheetahs in Botswana is in the Okavango Delta which is home to a large population of cheetahs.

Here are some popular cheetah safari options in Botswana. These are most suited to couples, families and groups of friends:

Herd of elephants on a game drive in the Okavango Delta

Botswana in the Green Season: A Seven-Night Private Journey

A seven-night privately guided safari through two of the Okavango's most rewarding areas, timed deliberately for the green season. Khwai for the flexibility and the night drives. Moremi or the private Delta for the depth. Fewer vehicles, richer light, and a Botswana that most visitors never see.

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A camp setup on one of out mobile safaris in beautiful Botswana.

Private Guided Mobile Safari in Northern Botswana

A 10-night privately guided mobile safari travelling southbound from Kasane to Maun. Three areas, one unbroken journey: Chobe National Park, the Khwai Community Concession, and Moremi Game Reserve.

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Cheetah Safaris in Zimbabwe and Zambia

Zimbabwe and Zambia are other countries that offer excellent opportunities to see cheetahs in the wild. Both countries are home to a small but stable population of cheetahs, and the country’s national parks and game reserves offer some of the best opportunities to see them.

Two game reserves that come to mind are Hwange National Park and Kafue National Park, both of which have a small but growing population of cheetahs, and visitors can enjoy the expertise of some of Africa’s best guides while looking for ‘the Porsche of the bush’.

Below are our best cheetah safaris in Zimbabwe and Zambia. All can be built around your needs and in fact, we prefer it that way because it means you get your very own safari to brag about!

Devils Pool in Zambia

Kruger, Cape Town & Victoria Falls in Ten Unrushed Nights

Three of southern Africa's most distinct environments, one well-paced trip. Four nights in Kruger, three in Cape Town with your own private guide, and three nights at Victoria Falls — staying at a lodge with a genuine safari component rather than a hotel in town.

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Male lion looking for the rest of the pride in Busanga Plains

Victoria Falls and Busanga Plains Safari

Seven nights pairing the icon and the wilderness: three at Victoria Falls, then four on the remote Busanga Plains in the far north of Kafue. En-suite tented camps, light charter flights between the two, lodge-based or privately guided. June to October.

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4-Day Privately Guided Kruger Lodge Safari

Three nights in a private Greater Kruger reserve with your own guide, vehicle and chef. The reserve is chosen around you, and the days are yours to shape rather than a fixed programme.

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Herd of elephants on a game drive in the Okavango Delta
Botswana in the Green Season: A Seven-Night Private Journey

A seven-night privately guided safari through two of the Okavango's most rewarding areas, timed deliberately for the green season. Khwai for the flexibility and the night drives. Moremi or the private Delta for the depth. Fewer vehicles, richer light, and a Botswana that most visitors never see.

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