Imagine cruising in a safari jeep and a large cheetah hopping up next to you. Talk about an up-close-and-personal encounter with nature!

Once Shimek overcame her initial fear of the big cat, she enjoyed seeing the spotted animal up close. “It was just so amazing to see how beautiful this cheetah was,” she said.

A cheetah's sprint usually lasts only about 20 to 30 seconds, covering distances of up to 500 meters ... enough to close in on and capture their prey. Several unique body features enable cheetahs ...