Where to see Cheetah
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 116 safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Madikwe Game ReserveCommonLodges
North West & Central Bushveld, South Africa · Common
- 2Pilanesberg National ParkCommonLodges
North West & Central Bushveld, South Africa · Common
- 3Masai Mara National ReserveCommonPark
Maasai Mara Ecosystem, Kenya · Common
- 4Mara Triangle ConservancyCommonLodges
Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania · Common
- 5Olderkesi Wildlife ConservancyOccasionalLodges
Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania · Occasional
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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Cheetah facts
Quick facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best months to spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation status
Faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Cheetah populations are declining due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and illegal wildlife trade. Conservation efforts focus on protecting key habitats and working with local communities to reduce conflict. Responsible safari tourism provides vital funding for these initiatives and raises awareness, helping to secure a future for cheetahs.
Conservation hubAbout the cheetah
The cheetah is a species of large feline and the only living member of the genus Acinonyx. The cheetah is a pursuit predator and the fastest land animal, capable of running at 93–104 km/h (58–65 mph); it has evolved for speed, having powerful hindlimb muscles, long limbs and a flexible spine. The cheetah has a tawny to creamy white or pale buff fur that is marked with evenly spaced, solid black spots. The head is small and rounded, with a short snout and black tear-like facial streaks. It reaches 67–94 cm (2.20–3.08 ft) at the shoulder, and the head-and-body length is between 1.1 and 1.5 m. Adults weigh between 21 and 65 kg.
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