Cornellskop Animal Encounters is an educational wildlife farm and rustic retreat spread across 118 hectares near Botrivier in the Overberg District of the Western Cape, South Africa. The farm is home to an impressive array of rescued and professionally trained animals including cheetahs, lions, zebras, hyenas, meerkats, caracals, jackals, giraffes, ostriches, and servals, all kept in species-appropriate conditions under the philosophy that encounters are shaped by the animals themselves rather than fixed schedules. Guided group walks, private tours, cheetah enclosure encounters, and sunset game drives provide immersive wildlife experiences, while character-filled farm cottages and a main farmhouse sleeping up to twelve guests make Cornellskop a popular destination for photographers, film production teams, families, and nature lovers seeking ethical wildlife access in the Western Cape.
