Cheetahs spend most of their time sleeping and they are minimally active during the hottest portions of the day. They prefer shady spots and will sleep under the protection of large shady trees.

What is a cheetah's home called?

The best habitat for speed is a wide open space, which is why the lightning fast cheetahs call the flat, open savannas their home. A savanna is a mostly flat area of land that contains grasses and low bushes, but few trees.

Where do cheetahs stay?

Habitat & Range

Cheetahs are tolerant of a wide range of habitats including shrublands, grasslands, savannahs, and temperate to hot deserts. Cheetahs largely stay on the ground but are known to climb trees on occasion.