CHEETAH
Cheetah Holidays
Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land. Reaching speeds of over 60 mph, they can easily outrun any animal over short distances.
Cheetahs were formerly found throughout Africa and south west Asia. They are now only found on savannah and vegetation zones south of the Sahara and are extinct in India.
Unlike many other cats, the cheetah hunts mainly by day. This is probably to avoid competition from larger nocturnal predators such as lions and hyenas.
Cheetahs live for 12-14 years in the wild. Prey is stalked to within 30m before the cheetah uses its incredible speed to give chase. The cheetah will lock its eyes on to its victim and when running, swerves in unison with the prey. The chase only lasts about 20 seconds and most attacks are unsuccessful.
Solitary males and females may have ranges as large as 800-1,500 square km, whereas territorial coalitions defend small territories of 12-35 square km. As a species, cheetahs are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
CHEETAH TRIPS
- Track desert elephant in the remote north west Namibia
- Explore this wild area alongside experienced local guides
- Meet communities involved in elephant conservation projects
- This tour helps fund Save the Rhino Trust of Namibia
PRICE: £2'015
DATES: 18/09/2009
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- A genuine insight into Maasai culture and their wildlife
- An indepth understanding between communities and wildlife
- The best wildlife habitat in Africa with the 'Big Five'
- Learn new wildlife, bush and survival skills
PRICE: From £2225 per person including flights from UK
DATES: 14/03/2009, 23/05/2009, 20/06/2009, 15/08/2009, 12/09/2009
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- Led by world renowned naturalist and BBC film maker
- Areas visited offer an excellent chance of seeing 'Big 5'
- Experience huge herds of wildebeest calving in Serengeti
- Excellent predator concentration and chance to study animals
PRICE: £5'225
DATES: 06/02/2009
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