Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary

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Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary will be their forever home. The sanctuary borders Dinokeng Game Reserve which is home to Africa’s Big 5.

Bordering Dinokeng Game Reserve, we are a forever home for rescued
lions, cheetahs, hyenas and more, with ethical game drives, predator
feeds and family friendly stays where big cats are your neighbours.​ Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary was established as a safe haven for animals who cannot be released back into the wild and now have a place to call home and live out the rest of their lives in a peaceful and happy environment. It is our intention to set up another release program, into the various reserves in South Africa ensuring the survival of certain species and ensuring there is no interbreeding. So, in the near future, volunteers will have the opportunity to spend time with animals that are being rehabilitated for release at various other projects and will be able to help us care for and work hands-on with the animals at our facility. Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary is conveniently located just an hours drive from Johannesburg and 30 minutes from Pretoria. Where else can you work with big cats in a sanctuary and then go for a game drive and have the opportunity to see Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo in the wild?

28/08/2026

The sanctuary is full of those real-life Nat Geo moments.

These two male giraffes are “necking”, which is basically their way of sizing each other up. They swing their necks, push into one another and test who’s stronger. Sometimes it’s fairly relaxed, sometimes it gets a lot more serious.

One of those moments you could easily miss if you weren’t watching closely.

Just another day at the Sanctuary.

There’s something special about the sanctuary first thing in the morning. The air is cool, the animals are up, and the l...
17/08/2026

There’s something special about the sanctuary first thing in the morning. The air is cool, the animals are up, and the lions are often at their most playful and full of energy.

Watching moments like this, it’s easy to forget just how different their story could have been.

For lionesses like these, the sanctuary wasn’t simply somewhere to live. It was a lifeline. A second chance for animals once destined for the hunting industry, and now a place they can call home for the rest of their lives.

And some mornings, that looks a lot like this. 🦁🤎

09/08/2026

Here’s to the women who are fierce, resilient and impossible to ignore. 🦁🤍

Just like the wild, there is strength in every form. In the courage to lead, the compassion to care, and the determination to keep moving forward.

Today, Lizzy and all of us at the Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary celebrate the incredible women who inspire, nurture, protect and make their mark on the world every single day.

Happy Women’s Day, South Africa. 🇿🇦

07/08/2026

POV: You had no plans for the long weekend… until this Reel popped up. 👀

Come spend it with lions, cheetahs, wildlife, game drives, cosy fires and a little escape from the city.

We’ve got your weekend plans sorted. Now you just need to get here. 🐆🔥

How about waking up to this view every morning? 🦁At the Lion & Cheetah Sanctuary, our luxury chalets overlook the lions ...
30/07/2026

How about waking up to this view every morning? 🦁

At the Lion & Cheetah Sanctuary, our luxury chalets overlook the lions and hyenas, so your morning starts with an unforgettable view and your evening ends with the sound of roaring under an African sky.

It’s not your average alarm clock… and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you’d like to experience it for yourself, email us at [email protected] to book your stay.

The sanctuary really does make for the purr-fect day out. 🐆Fun fact: just like domestic cats, cheetahs purr when they’re...
28/07/2026

The sanctuary really does make for the purr-fect day out. 🐆

Fun fact: just like domestic cats, cheetahs purr when they’re feeling relaxed and content.

Have you met our cheetahs at the Sanctuary yet? Hearing that unmistakable purr up close is something you truly need to experience in person.

Come and spend the day with us, just a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.

17/07/2026

It’s impossible to have a bad morning when it starts like this. 🐾

Zack and Zulu, our resident rescued meerkats, have a habit of making everyone feel like an old friend. Every morning, our overnight guests join them as they head out to explore the bush on their morning walk, and it’s always one of the highlights of a stay.

This unforgettable experience is included with every overnight stay in our luxury accommodation and luxury self-catering accommodation.

You can scroll past this… but she’d probably take it personally. 🦁If you’ve been looking for a unique day out, we’re jus...
15/07/2026

You can scroll past this… but she’d probably take it personally. 🦁

If you’ve been looking for a unique day out, we’re just a short drive from Johannesburg & Pretoria, offering unforgettable close-up wildlife experiences for the whole family.

Wake up near the lions. Sip coffee on your deck. Game drive at 11. Cheetah encounter after lunch. Bubbly by sunset. Soun...
08/04/2026

Wake up near the lions. Sip coffee on your deck. Game drive at 11. Cheetah encounter after lunch. Bubbly by sunset. Sound like a plan? 😉

Booking is essential. WhatsApp or call +27 83 400 0555

“Best experience ever.” 🦁✨ Waking up to white lions roaring just outside your window. Now that’s a birthday you never fo...
02/04/2026

“Best experience ever.” 🦁✨

Waking up to white lions roaring just outside your window.
Now that’s a birthday you never forget.

Thank you, Anelle, for celebrating your 50th with us and for sharing your wild morning wake-up call.

Looking for a milestone celebration that’s anything but ordinary?
This is your sign.


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GF35+R74 Leeuwgedacht Conservancy, Plot 45 Welgedacht, Roodeplaat
Pretoria
0049

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+27823301222

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