A cheetah hunt lasts under a minute and almost nobody sees one. The Mara and the southern Serengeti give you the best odds there are — open country and high cheetah density.
Each of these is somewhere we run watch A Cheetah Hunt, with its own page.
Kenya
The Mara is the northern end of the Serengeti ecosystem, and the single best place in Africa to watch big cats hunt. Between July and October around a million and a half wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River into it. The rest of the year it is quieter, cheaper, and still holds the highest density of lion, cheetah and leopard in Kenya.
Kenya
Amboseli is where you photograph elephants with Kilimanjaro behind them. The swamps fed by meltwater off the mountain hold big herds year round, the plains are open and dusty so nothing hides, and it is close enough to Nairobi to be worth three days on its own.
Tanzania
Fourteen thousand square kilometres of plains, and the stage for the whole wildebeest migration — which is not an event but a year-round circuit the herds never stop walking. Where they are depends on the month, so the Serengeti rewards planning more than any other park in East Africa.
Prices are per person. Any of these can be adjusted to give the activity more time.
Experience the raw power and speed of nature with our Watch a Cheetah Hunt adventure in the wilds of Kenya and Tanzania. Join our guided tours for an up-close encounter with nature's fastest predator. Witness the stealth, precision, and incredible speed of cheetahs as they engage in a live hunt. Join us for a cheetah hunting experience, where each moment is a testament to the untamed beauty of the African savannah.
Embark on a safari through the plains of the Serengeti or the Maasai Mara, where our expert guides track cheetahs in their natural habitats. As you witness the mesmerizing chase unfold, gain insights into the behavior and conservation status of these remarkable big cats. Our experienced guides prioritize ethical wildlife viewing, ensuring minimal disturbance to the animals. Our Watch a Cheetah Hunt experiences are more than wildlife encounters; they're opportunities to witness the incredible adaptations and survival strategies of Africa's most iconic sprinter.
Say so when you get in touch and we will build the route around it, rather than squeezing it in on an afternoon when the light is wrong.
