Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Moholoholo

Moholoholo ("The Very Great One") is ideally situated for day excursions to the Kruger Park (Orpen Gate +/- 60kms) Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Pilgrims Rest, Graskop, Sabie, each place known for either their beautiful waterfalls, views, history, shops (+/- 230kms for a round trip). Khamai Reptile Park (15kms), Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre(16kms), Echo caves (+/-45kms), Bombyx Mori Silk Farm (+/-6kms), all a wonderful experience!

Rehab Centre

Nestled in a picturesque setting at the base of the Drakensberg escarpment in the Limpopo Province Lowveld of South Africa, Moholoholo has become a haven for the rehabilitation and care of abandoned, injured and poisoned wildlife.

Wildlife is brought to the center from all corners of South Africa, and once healthy enough are re-introduced into their natural environments. Those creatures who cannot be returned to the wild due to the nature and extent of their injuries, are cared for at the center and are used to educate the many people who visit us each year, both from across South Africa and abroad.

Another important function of the center is breeding. We have successfully bred and released into the wild the endangered Crowned Eagle, Serval and many others.

This Centre is a non-profit organization, relying completely on the support of the public.

Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre was started in 1992 on a Game Farm owned by a wildlife enthusiast Mr. J.A. Strijdom. Brian Jones the manager had a Crowned Eagle when he arrived and then was brought in a day old Zebra, from there word got out that Brian was able to care and release animals and birds…and so the Rehab Centre started.

At first donations where welcomed but as the Rehab grew he realized that money was needed for the medicines and up keep of the cages and plus the expense of feeding so he then decided to ask a fee which started at R5 an adult. The tours lasted from an Hour to two, sometimes three depending on the interest of the public.

The rehab now houses confiscated Lions from a Mozambique Circus, Leopard, Caracal, Serval, Cheetah, Crowned Eagle, Marshall Eagle, Vultures and many more that have been confiscated, orphaned, abandoned or injured.

The costs have been high and at times desperate but the rehab seems to just survive with the donations and money paid by the public to do a tour.

His aim is to get to the public the awareness of the plight of the Environment in Southern Africa.

Ranger Course

The Basic Game Farm Management & Ranger Guide Course is ideally suited for those wishing to pursue a conservation orientated career, as well as for people wishing to improve their own personal knowledge of wildlife and game farming. There is no entry level required to enroll for the course; however a basic knowledge of game conservation and the veld would be helpful to the student, although this is not essential.

Recognition

On completion of the course, students will be required to complete both a practical and theoretical examination. Students, who pass the final examination, will be awarded a certificate of success.

Employment

Those who successfully complete the training course and wish to pursue a career in the wildlife/game ranch industry in the Lowveld will be assisted as much as possible by referring students to various companies, Lodges or Game Farm owners who are looking for employees.

[It must be noted that employment is not guaranteed.]

Lectures

Experienced and dedicated team of Rangers conducts the Moholoholo Game Farm Management and Ranger Guide Training Course.

Accommodation

A maximum of 10 persons can be accommodated per training course to enable the Training Guide to give individual attention to each student.

Sleeping accommodation during the course is in:

• A typical lodge setup comprising thatched, cabins in a secluded camp.

• A bush camp situated in a 'Big 5' Game Reserve.

• Around a campfire under the stars in a 'Big 5' Game Reserve.

Forest Camp

Forest Camp is situated on the slopes of the majestic North Eastern Lowveld Drakensberg mountain range. Hidden in a luscious rain forest, below Mariepskop, also known as Moholoholo - "The Very Great One". Approximately 60km from Kruger National Park open Gate.

Host to a unique habitat for over 300 Bird species including 34 species of Raptors and 5 Primates, amongst them the very rare Samango monkey.

Moholoholo Forest Camp will give you a taste at Africa at it's very best!

Our host and hostess's sincere hospitality makes any visitor feel at home and "part of the family" within minutes after arriving. The lovely setting of the camp soon soothes away stress while the peace and quiet of unspoiled nature becomes a way of life. Country-style cooking enhances the intimate atmosphere experienced at Forest Camp.

As the concept at Moholoholo is based on the environment and nature, we do not have a swimming pool, television, radios, telephones or any shopping facilities. There is however a well stocked shop, filling station and bottle store nearby at Kampersrus

Moholoholo is ideally situated for day excursions to the Kruger Park (Orpen Gate +/- 60kms) Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Pilgrims Rest, Graskop, Sabie, each place known for either their beautiful waterfalls, views, history, shops (+/- 230kms for a round trip). Swadini Snake Park (15kms), Cheetah Breeding Project (16kms), Echo caves (+/- 45kms), Bombyx Mori Silk Farm (+/- 6kms), all a wonderful experience!

Mountain View

Mountain View is located in Lowveld Acasia Woodland, approximately 60km from Kruger National Park open gate, and has become a preferred destination for Nature enthusiasts, large School and Wildlife interest groups.

Mountain View Camp is ideal for a bushveld breakaway or as a base to visit many of the other destinations in the Lowveld area.

Sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments on the waterhole deck while the sun casts its last rays over the peaks of Moholoholo, providing you with unforgettable African sunsets.

Prepare for an evening under millions of stars with friends or family, around a crackling bushveld fire and listen to the sounds of Africa at night ... You may even here the roar of resident lion. Mountain View will leave you enthralled and a lot closer to nature ...

Come experience it!

Ya Mati

Situated on the banks of the Banks of the Blyde River, just off the R531, Magical Ya Mati awaits ... Hidden under lush trees, surrounded by beautifully kept lawns and the Blyde River running through it, Ya Mati is the ideal venue for that very special wedding or function. It has a unique stone and thatch chapel, spacious riverside function facilities and 5 luxury self catering chalets (can sleep 30 people)

When its time for that well earned break and you need to escape the rat race, the peace and tranquility of Ya Mati will have you coming back for more.

Ya Mati is well situated as a base to visti many of the other destinations in the Loweld area

Ya Mati must have the most unique camp site in South Africa, with eleven exclusive stands each equiped with a water and electricity point. For residents and those passing by, a visit to the teagarden or newly opend restaurant is a must.

Moholoholo Tracking Course

Moholoholo offers an exciting course that opens up the world of tracks, signs and trailing of Africa's big 5 animals.

The 7 day (6night) course is practically based which means most of your time is spent outside in the African bush.

Colin Patrick who has achieved the top qualification of scout as a field guide and is a senior tracker and evaluator conducts the course. Colin is passionate about tracking and teaching people about the signs that can be read from the tracks left by the creatures of the African bush.

The course is recognised by Cyber Tracker.

Students who successfully pass the final practical track and sign evaluation are registered with Cyber Tracker and placed onto the Cyber Tracker website.

Tracking Course Dates

June 21 - 27th

Nov 1 - 7th

Nov 29th - 5th Dec

If these dates do not suit your needs please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to accomadate you.