Walk a small-group guided route through Jukani’s thoughtfully designed enclosures to see rescued big cats and smaller predators up close. Practical tips on timing, access, and photography help you plan the best 90-minute visit.
Walk a small-group guided route through Jukani’s thoughtfully designed enclosures to see rescued big cats and smaller predators up close. Practical tips on timing, access, and photography help you plan the best 90-minute visit.
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Operated by Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary · Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
You enter Jukani along a low hedge and the scent of eucalyptus, the soft thud of padded paws and distant calls replacing traffic. Guides move with quiet confidence, leading small groups past open, individually designed enclosures where lions, leopards, cheetahs and jaguars patrol shaded berms and rock outcrops. Photography ramps give you an unimpeded line of sight; keep your voice low and your camera ready.
easy.
1–2 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves gentle walking on mostly flat paths with occasional uneven surfaces
Guided tours typically last about 1 hour 20 minutes; departure times run every 15 minutes and groups max out at 16 people.
No—Jukani is a rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary; contact with and feeding of animals is strictly prohibited for safety and welfare reasons.
Yes—paths and viewing platforms are wheelchair accessible and a free mobility wheelchair is available if you phone ahead; some surfaces are uneven.
Yes—combo tickets can include Monkeyland or Birds of Eden, and a TripTic combines all three; booking these in advance saves time at reception.
Jukani was established to rehome and rehabilitate big cats and carnivores from unsuitable facilities, with enclosures tailored to each animal’s needs rather than standard cages.
Entrance fees and on-site education support ongoing care and rehoming; visitors are asked to follow guidelines to minimize stress on animals and avoid littering or feeding.
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




Book with Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
Book directly with Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
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