Cheetah's Rock
Rescue & Conservation center
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Cheetah’s Rock is an animal sanctuary located on Zanzibar Island that houses rescued animals with a natural habitat as possible. Spending the day at this safe haven offers direct interaction with exotic wildlife while being educated on animal welfare and wildlife conservation.
For nature and animal enthusiasts, this ethical conservation sanctuary is a great visit. Home to the stunning cheetahs and other protected wildlife such as pumas, zebras, and otters, this refuge houses animals rescued from dire circumstances and provides them with their forever home.
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About Cheetah’s Rock
Cheetah’s Rock does not identify itself as a zoo or a sanctuary, it could be described as a wildlife school as there are no signs of animal cruelty. They train animals through positive conditioning and the animals live in large spaces, exercise, eat properly and are never forced to use drugs or treated in a violent way to perform the task.
Besides enjoying the breathtaking location travelers get to receive substantial information about animal welfare and wildlife conservation and endangered species and the behavior of various animal species.
The travelers are welcomed to take as many photos as they can get, Cheetah’s rock introduces wildlife in a different, close and interactive way.
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Booking a Tour to Cheetah’s Rock
We can arrange for your transfer to the sanctuary, ensuring a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. Tours to Cheetah’s Rock are arranged in private or small groups after an appointment with the shelter. Any tour takes up to 37 guests as a maximum number of guests per each tour and the minimum age limit is 15 years old, you will get to see a large variety of wild animals and indulge in the experience of seeing a unique set of wildlife creatures.
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Climate & Best Time to Visit
Being located in Zanzibar, Cheetah’s Rock Zanzibar experiences two rainy seasons. The long rainy season lasts from March to June and peaks in April and May, dusting off by the end of June.
The short rainy season takes place in the months of November and December. During the rest of the year it has little rain or no rain. During the wet season, the rain is very low everyday and not all times of the day. There are days when the sky is clear and sunshine fills the town.
Cheetah’s Rock has two dry seasons. The cool dry one occurs from June to October whereas the humid hot dry season lasts from January to February. During the cool dry season, temperatures tend to remain high. The cool dry season (June - October) is the best time to visit Cheetah’s Rock. It is when the weather is warm and humid. In addition, it goes along with the school holiday in America and Europe.
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Location
Cheetah’s Rock is located near Kama Village on the West Coast North of Stone Town and South of Nungwi in Zanzibar.
