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!

Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah got into their vehicle ... face off in a tournament. The African Development Bank president tells the BBC how poverty ...

Get a peek inside Cheetah Plains, one of the world’s most incredible safari hotels Rustling from the nearby brush disrupts our final dinner: a traditional South African braai or barbecue.

Safari vacations in Africa are just as diverse as the continent ... but not flights or the optional "Cheetah Walk." Compass Odyssey allows the tour to be customized on request.

During one of their safari trips through the Serengeti, the family watched a cheetah leap on to the roof of a safari vehicle in front of theirs. Shimek was able to capture the heart-pumping moment ...