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Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

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#2 of 10 things to do in Hoedspruit

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Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas

Open Now: 08:00 - 17:00

R40 Between Hoedspruit and Klaserie | Kapama Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa

Open today: 08:00 - 17:00

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“endangered species”(74 reviews)

“king cheetah”(44 reviews)

“wild dogs”(81 reviews)

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Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC), has been in operation for almost 30 years, and is one of South Africa’s leading conservation and rehabilitation centre’s for Rhino’s and Elephants, as well as being respected for one of the longest...more

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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R40 Between Hoedspruit and Klaserie | Kapama Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa

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Laurie B

Boulder, Colorado

25849

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Not to be missed!

My son and I visited here after a recommendation by my travel agent. The tour was very informative and the photo opportunities are fantastic! The mission to rehabilitate the injured animals makes is that much more special.

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Inspire15243371353

Reviewed 4 days ago

Khula

Excellent for bush lovers who like to stay in the middle of a big-5 game reserve, and enjoy the animals around. And not to forget the roaring lions at night.

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Frances T

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Learned so much about the animals.

The visit was so informative. We saw baby cheetas and many other animals. Learned about African animals and how this location tries to preserve animals who are facing extinction.More

Thank Frances T

Hi Frances Thanks for the 5star review! We are delighted to hear that you found the tour informative, and that you learned a lot about conservation, and our African wildlife. Please keep up with our activity, by following us on social media. Thanks for the...More

FrancoisB704

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Awesome experience

We had an amazing time here. The Guide (Jassie) was awesome and we learned alot from him. Definately worth visiting again.More

Thank FrancoisB704

Hi Francois, Thank you so much for the 5star review, and the awesome photos that you posted on social media too, we saw them! We really appreciate your support in visiting us, and we will pass on the comment about Jassie, he is a gem!...More

missyk00

Houston, Texas

17441

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Up close with endangered species!

We had a fantastic tour guide Jasse take us through to see the vultures feed then all the animals. It was nice because there were a few species we didn’t see on safari like wild dogs that were there. The amount of knowledge he had...More

Thank missyk00

Hi Melissa, Thank you for this superb feedback, we also ready your comment on Facebook, which we were very excited about. We have passed on your comments about Jassie to management, and to Jassie too, he was delighted, thank you. It would be fantastic to...More

Seaside798844

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A definate must for conservation minded people

I must compliment this centre. Clean, tidy and well run. For R 165.00 for an adult you get bang for your buck. The tour was excellent and nice to see rhino, leopard, lions, wild dogs as well as plenty cheetah and many other animals. A...More

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Hi Seaside79844 Thanks for the excellent review, and sincere recommendation. We pride ourselves in giving good value for the fee charged, and we are grateful that you have recognised that. Please do follow us on our social media accounts to keep up to date with...More

Barbara B

Ballwin, Missouri

4018

Reviewed 14 October 2018

Stay at Khula Cottage is a must!

We booked two nights in the charming Khula Cottage and had dinner arranged and set up in the boma for us. It was all amazing, besides taking the Cheetah Tour one morning, and going to the Drakensburg mountains for tours one day. We also, though...More

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Hi Barbara, Thank you so much for the lovely review about Khulas Cottage and our HESC experience We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that you also got to experience the wildlife of Kapama Game Reserve. We are so grateful for...More

Mogens I

Reviewed 12 October 2018

Great place - with an important task

Helping endangered species is a important job, and here we met the finest animals getting a new hope and life, in the hands of dedicated people.More

Thank Mogens I

Hi Mogens, It certainly is an important job, and we cannot do it without the support of visitors like yourself, to HESC! By visiting you are helping to fund the work that we do. Thank you for taking the time, and choosing to visit our...More

Voyager444957

Reviewed 1 October 2018

Great place to visit

What an interesting place to visit, the time flew and we learnt so much about the wonderful animals that they look after and try to release back when possible. I would highly recommend that you make time to visit this place.More

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Hi Voyager444957, We are delighted that you found the visit so interesting! Thank you for the 5star review and the recommendation. Please follow us on our social media accounts, to keep up to date with our various activities at the centre. Thanks once again, The...More

Lospixel

Italy

Reviewed 28 September 2018

Amazing experience we'll never forget!

My Boyfriend and I had an amazing time. Our guide Shaun was incredible, he even stopped a Rhino attack! Beautiful animals and each with their own story and path. The centre does an astounding job in conservation and release of various species, especially cheetahs. We...More

Thank Lospixel

Hello Bier & Loxpixel (interesting nicknames!) Thank you very much for the positive and comprehensive feedback, we really appreciate it. We will pass on the complement about Sean the guide. Please keep in touch with the centre activity, by following our social media pages, if...More

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Smitha S

Hi, i am looking to spend 3 nights & 4 days in Kruger area in May. We are a family of 2 adults & 2 kids aged 8 & 11 yrs. HESC seems very interesting. But we would also like to experince the game drives inside Kruger park. Can we do this even if stay at HESC? Are there any hindrances for us going for game drives if we stayed with you rather than at one of the rest camps inside Kruger? Smitha

13 January 2017|

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I don't think you can stay at HESC...I visited with my kiddos and did not see any accommodations. You simply do a drive through their property and see the animals in their care.

PR-Hesc

We would definitely suggest the Cheetah Focus Tour. To see a cheetah in the wild is really spectacular, but seeing a cheetah's running abilities up close is even more spectacular. You will also be able to see other rare animals species, such as the African Wild Dog. If you will be spending time in the Kruger, you will no doubt already have hours worth of experience under your belt within the reserve itself. We look forward to welcoming you!

18 July 2016|

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I agree. The Cheetah Focus Tour is worthwhile, plus you'll also be able to see endangered vultures feeding.

Phch

Hi, We have booked a night's accommodation at Sebeka cottage next month and I was wondering which activities to book. We will be spending some time in Kruger so is it worth doing the Kapama game drive or would you suggest the cheetah focus tour? Many thanks

3 July 2016|

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Both are excellent. I would choose a game drive as it is a more authentic experience but if you want to see endangered king cheetahs, wild dogs and rare sable antelope up close then do the HESC tour - better still, do both!!

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