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WILDLIFE

Explore captivating wildlife experiences in Hazyview, Mbombela, and Hoedspruit in Mpumalanga. Visit Chimp Eden, encounter majestic rescued elephants, interact with the reptiles at Perry’s Bridge Reptile Park, and explore Moholoholo Wildlife Centre and Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Discover educational animal rescue centers and contribute to wildlife conservation.

Chimp Eden – Nelspruit

Chimp Eden – Nelspruit

Meet rescued chimpanzees on a guided sanctuary tour at the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa near Nelspruit.

Description

Visit the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa Chimp Eden outside of Nelspruit and meet the rescued chimpanzees on a guided tour. Learn about the individual chimps, experience feeding time, and watch these playful primates interact in a forested sanctuary.

Please note: There is no interaction with the chimpanzees. Tours are weather dependent.

Included / Excluded

Duration: Approx. 1 – 1.5 hours

Inclusions: Guided tour

Exclusions: Items of a personal nature

Crocodile Farm Tours – Hazyview

Crocodile Farm Tours – Hazyview

Explore a working crocodile farm in Hazyview, home to thousands of Nile crocodiles and abundant birdlife.

Description

Visit the famous crocodile farm in Hazyview. The Seronera Crocodile Farm is home to approx. 30,000 Nile crocodiles. View crocodiles from their enclosures while walking through a beautifully treed working farm with abundant birdlife.

Booking is essential.

Included / Excluded

Duration: Approx. 1 hour

Inclusions: Guided tour

Exclusions: Items of personal nature

Elephant Whispers – Hazyview

Elephant Whispers – Hazyview

Enjoy close encounters with African elephants in a guided experience focused on conservation and education.

Description

Elephant Whispers in Hazyview is dedicated to securing the future of the African Elephant. Share in the excitement of close encounters with these magnificent creatures.

Elephant Program Options:

  • Elephant Interaction: 09h00, 12h00, 16h00 — Duration 1 hour (children of all ages welcome)
  • Interaction + Walk / OR Ride: 09h00, 12h00 — Duration 1h30 (minimum age 6yrs to walk/ride)
  • Sunset Interaction + Walk/Ride + Sundowners: 16h00 — Duration 1h30
  • Ultimate Elephant Experience: 12h00 — Duration 2 hours incl. picnic (weather permitting) + glass of sparkling wine
Included / Excluded

Inclusions: Elephant program (as selected)

Exclusions: Items of personal nature

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

A guided conservation tour featuring rare and endangered species, with cheetahs and rhinos as highlights.

Description

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre offers an informative look into rare, vulnerable, and endangered animal species and wider conservation efforts. The two-hour guided tour includes an overview of conservation programs and the species in their care, preceded by an informative video.

Tour Times: 09h00 and 11h00 (booking essential — no walk-ins accepted)

Note: HESC has a strict policy of no contact/interaction with animals kept on the property.

Included / Excluded

Duration: Approx. 2 hours

Inclusions: Guided tour

Exclusions: Items of personal nature

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre – Hoedspruit

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre – Hoedspruit

Visit a wildlife rescue sanctuary and meet incredible animals being rehabilitated after injury, poisoning, or abandonment.

Description

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre near Hoedspruit is a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, or poisoned wildlife. Residents may include lions confiscated from a circus, leopards, wild dogs, cheetahs, poisoned vultures, crowned eagles, and more.

During the tour, you’ll get an up-close experience of the animals currently in the centre and learn about their rehabilitation.

Please note: Moholoholo maintains a strict policy of no interaction with wildlife.

Included / Excluded

Duration: Approx. 2 – 2.5 hours

Inclusions: Guided tour

Exclusions: Items of personal nature

Perry’s Bridge Reptile Park – Hazyview

Perry’s Bridge Reptile Park - Hazyview

A family-friendly reptile park with snakes, crocodiles, tortoises, lizards and educational feedings.

Description

Perry’s Bridge Reptile Park in Hazyview is home to over 50 species of reptiles including snakes, crocodiles, tortoises and lizards, plus educational shows with feedings. Enclosures are designed to mimic natural environments for better animal welfare and viewing.

Crocodile feeding: 2pm on Sundays during warmer months (weather dependent — cannot guarantee feeding).

Included / Excluded

Duration: Average visit approx. 1–3 hours

Inclusions: Self-guided tour

Exclusions: Items of personal nature

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