Visits
Pre-Bookings Only
On your visit you can expect to observe, photograph and enjoy the majestic lions (brown and white), the purring cheetah, the cheeky leopards (golden and black) and the powerful bengal tigers, in addition to the striking caracals.
Educational Visits
See, Hear and Enjoy Everything These Animals Have to Offer
Come and visit Panthera Africa, and our knowledgeable and passionate staff will educate you on interesting facts about the different species, and enlighten you on our animals’ unique personalities and their heartfelt rescue stories. You will be able to see, hear and enjoy everything these animals have to offer.
We strongly believe in the importance of educating you about animal welfare and the captive big cat industry, and bring to your attention the truth behind the many breeding farms and cub petting facilities. We will also inform you about the wild population of big cats and the threats they face in the wild with regards to human-animal conflicts.
Educational Visit – Pre-booking Essential!
- Time: Every day except Tuesdays; April – September @ 10am and/or 3pm depending on availability; October – March @ 9am and/or 4pm depending on availability
- Please arrive 15 min prior to your visit as we start on the hour
- Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 25 people
- Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
- Price: R170 per child under 13 yrs, R340 per adult and R290 per pensioner. Families of 4+ and memberships get 10% discount
- Bring your camera, wear comfortable shoes for your walking experience and a jacket for cold or windy weather
- No photos or videos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary are allowed to be used for commercial usage without written permission from Panthera Africa Management. Panthera Africa NPC has copyright of any photos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, and can be used as they see fit.
Children's Educational Visits
The child-friendly visit
Children under 8 years can now enjoy a shorter educational visit at Panthera Africa on Saturday mornings. Spend the morning learning about lions, tigers, leopards and caracals and meet our magnificent pride. We recommend this visit for children under 8 years who are accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a morning with the big cats as your passionate host takes you around the enclosures and shares the fascinating stories and facts about each species. Your host will touch briefly on the big cat industry but avoid the adult topics of our regular educational visit.
Children's Educational Visit – Pre-booking Essential!
- Time: Saturdays @ 10am from April – September, depending on availability; @ 9 am from October – March, depending on availability
- Please arrive 15 min prior to your visit as we start on the hour
- Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 25 people
- Duration: 1 hour
- Price: R120 per child under 8 years, R190 per adult
- Bring your camera, wear comfortable shoes for your walking experience and a jacket for cold or windy weather
- No photos or videos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary are allowed to be used for commercial usage without written permission from Panthera Africa Management. Panthera Africa NPC has copyright of any photos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, and can be used as they see fit.
Sunset Visits
See Big Cats At The Magical Time of Day
Sunset is a magical time of day here at Panthera Africa, and we love sharing this sacred time with our four-legged friends! We would like to invite you to join in this unique experience and you may even hear and see the lions roar!
Come and enjoy the early evening with your loved ones as the sun sets and the cats come alive after a long day of rest!
Your passionate host will take you around to the big cat enclosures and tell you their heartfelt stories, and how they came to be at Panthera Africa. Learn interesting and important facts about each specie and the big cat industry as a whole. Enjoy the unique atmosphere as you observe and photograph the big cats at this enchanted time.
Sunset visit – Pre-booking Essential!
- Time: Saturdays @ 5pm or 6pm (depending on time of sunset) from October – March, or by special arrangement
- Please arrive 15 min prior to your visit as we start on the hour
- Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 25 people
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: R490. Only for people 13 years and older.
- Bring your camera, wear comfortable shoes for your walking experience and a jacket for cold or windy weather
- No photos or videos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary are allowed to be used for commercial usage without written permission from Panthera Africa Management. Panthera Africa NPC has copyright of any photos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, and can be used as they see fit.
Enrichment Visits
Get Excited!
Join us for a two hour excursion of play and excitement! During this unique experience you will get to work with a Panthera Africa animal keeper to create small enrichment items, which will be given to the big cats! Watch the cats run, jump and play as your handmade toys bring joy and fun to their lives. You will also get to see the implementation of a bigger enrichment that was lovingly made by our volunteers and staff members. Learn about the different types of enrichment, why we make them, and why it is so beneficial for captive big cats. Listen in awe as your passionate host takes you around the big cat enclosures and tells you their interesting and inspiring stories. Every Enrichment Visit is different, so you never know what you’re going to see!
We offer you the opportunity to experience parts of our enrichment program where you can see both big and smaller cats in action, and be able to capture these unforgettable active moments on camera!
Enrichment visit – Pre-booking Essential!
- Time: Fridays at 09:00 – must be booked 5 days in advance.
- Please arrive 15 min prior to your visit as we start on the hour
- Minimum of 5 people, maximum of 15 people
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: R490. Only for people 13 years and older.
- Bring your camera, wear comfortable shoes for your walking experience and a jacket for cold or windy weather
- No photos or videos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary are allowed to be used for commercial usage without written permission from Panthera Africa Management. Panthera Africa NPC has copyright of any photos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, and can be used as they see fit.
Can’t make it on a Friday? We can arrange a enrichment visit for you and your loved ones on another day. Please book 5 days in advance. Subject to availability.
A Conscious Walk through the Kingdom
Get Inspired!
Experience a magical walk through the Panthera Africa kingdom where the stories of the animals will guide, inspire, and give you a deeper understanding into life’s many experiences. Through the animals’ personal guidance you are shown the peace and wisdom that lies within each and every one of us.
Cathrine, the co-founder and director, is your host on this special journey and will share personal animal stories, as well as delve deeper into the conscious and energetic work the animals are doing for and with the project. A beautiful guided meditation will be shared with you, and as the big cats bring out their powerful presence you will be inspired to open your hearts to love.
We look forward to sharing this sacred and exciting new visit with you!
Conscious Walk – Pre-booking Essential!
- Time: By appointment
- Please arrive 15 min prior to your visit as we start on the hour
- Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 15 people
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: R990. Only for people 16 years and older.
- Please bring a camera, jacket for cold and windy weather, and a pen and paper if you would like to note down any thoughts or feelings during your visit.
- No photos or videos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary are allowed to be used for commercial usage without written permission from Panthera Africa Management. Panthera Africa NPC has copyright of any photos taken at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, and can be used as they see fit.