Wildlife Parks & Farms

Activities - Wildlife Experiences - Wildlife Parks and Farms

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Bandur Safaris Lions

Tel: +27 (0) 15 575 1225
Fax: +27 (0) 15 575 1463

Internet: www.bandur.co.za
E-Mail: bandursa@lantic.net

Kemp in semi-captivity and can be watched at a close quarters. At Bandur Safaris we offer in excess of fifteen huntable species including lion. Cape buffalo, white rhino, leopard, roan antelope and sable antelope can also be found on the ranch. We  offer various hunts in Limpopo province in areas that span thousands of acres, with 35 concessions available.

Accommodation in Tthe  Bandur Lodge, is the tradition of old Africa you will be accommodated in rustic, en suite thatched lodges that sleep up to eight people. Other facilities include a large, open thatched dining area and an outdoor fireplace (boma). A sparkling swimming pool, bar and recreational area with pool table are additional facilities available to our guests.

Crocodile Farms

Address: PO Box 109 Maroela 1872

Tel: +27 (0) 14 735 0322
Fax: +27 (0) 14 735 0322
Mobile: 82 772 0221

Internet: www.sibakalodge.co.za
E-Mail: sibakalodge@telkomsa.net

Feeding time, on Saturdays at 15h00, at the Nile Crocodile Enclosure is always a must where you can view these wonderful reptiles in their natural environment followed by a visit to the Crocodile Hatchery.

Crocodile farm Lodge comprises with three rustic fully equipped self catering chalets and a safari style tent camp all overlooking a dam with a view of the breathtaking river gorge.

Crooks Corner

Address: Krunger National park, Phalaborwa

Tel: +27 (0) 15 534 2950
Fax: +27 (0) 86 614 1614

Internet: www.krugerpark.co.za

Crooks Corner marks the spot where the Luvuvhu river meets the Limpopo rivers which is one of Africa's mighty rivers. This is a magnificent view site where you can saw many crocodiles, and got close to numerous hippo bathing in the Luvuvhu at the confluence.

Kololo Game Reserve

Address: Bakkerspas Road, Vaalwater, 0530

Tel: +27 (0) 14 721 0920
Fax: +27 (0) 14 721 9910

Internet: www.kololo.co.za
E-Mail: info@kololo.co.za

This course is open to a maximum of 10 and a minimum of 5 people. Accommodation is in safari tents. Delegates will enjoy "bush cooking" in the outdoors on some evenings or dinner will be served at the restaurant on Kololo Game Reserve.

On completion of the course there will be an exam to test the skills learned and a certificate will be awarded to successful candidates.

Training Course Information The Ranger course is ideally suited for people wishing to improve their own personal knowledge of wildlife and game farming.

There is no entry level required in order to enrol for the course, however, a basic knowledge of game conservation and the veld would be helpful to the student, but not essential. The course is conducted in English.

Mangela Animal Farm

Address: Please refer to the website

Tel: +27 (0) 015 304 3172
Fax: +27 (0) 015 304 3172
Mobile: 082 374 1493

Internet: www.tznlodge.co.za
E-Mail: mangela.mangela@gmail.co.za

Activities and fun for kids and adults alike. Mangela Animal Touch Farm, Tea Garden and Curio Shop provides it all.

Meet, touch and feed our friendly animals, Jacob the donkey, our miniature ponies Maya, Misty, Pepe and Inca. We have ostriches, emus, pot-bellied pigs, goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits and more! Pony rides available with supervision by our friendly and helpful staff.

We pride ourselves on the environment, and management of our animals. There is no better way for children to safely learn about them - here with us.

We specialize in children's parties - with different themes, birthday cakes and Kiddies gift boxes available together with a jumping castle, jungle gym, self-drive toy cars and other fun activities.

While the youngsters have their fun, parents can enjoy home-made Mangela Pancakes, delicious cakes and desserts or relax in our beautiful natural surroundings.

Accommodation is also available!

Mokopa Reptile Park

Address: Wambath, Bela Bela

Tel: +27 (0) 14 736 3240
Fax: +27 (0) 14 736 3240
Mobile: 72 152 8310

Situated only 12km outside of Warmbaths, this reptile park has every reptile you can imagine! Demonstrations are done on request there is a tea garden and curio shop.

Phuza Moya Game Reserve

Address: P.O. Box 1669, Hoedspruit, 1380

Tel: +27 (0) 15 793 1971
Fax: +27 (0) 15 793 3313

Internet: www.phuzamoya.co.za
E-Mail: steve@phuzamoya.co.za

Phuza Moya Private Game Reserve is located in the remote Northern Province of South Africa, in one of Africa’s most diverse and spectacular natural landscapes.

Pietersburg Bird & Reptile park

Address: Lordten road 118 ivydale

Tel: +27 (0) 15 292 1719
Fax: +27 (0) 15 293 0114

Reserve was evolved naturally & to date 280 species of bird have been identified in Acacia Bush. Specialized bird watching and photographic tour operations can be carried out in Petersburg Bird Sanctuary, with its enormous variety of bird life available. Pietersburg Bird Sanctuary, which was awarded the best sanctuary of its kind in South Africa.

The Polokwane Bird and Reptile Game Reserve adjacent to the city is one of the largest municipal owned game reserves in South Africa. It offers more than 21 game species and a one-day hiking trail over 20 km with overnight accommodation.

The Polokwane Bird and Reptile Park has many interesting species and has snake demonstrations. A wonderful variety of birds of over 280 species can be seen at the Polokwane Bird Sanctuary where hides and picnic spots are also available.

Polokwane Game Reserve

Tel: +27 (0) 15 290 2331
Fax: +27 (0) 15 290 2333

3200 ha game reserve with more than 21 species of game. The reserve has got an excellent road network for self guided game drives.

Guided day and night game drives in open safari vehicles can be arranged and as a result of the private initiatives horseback safaris, guided bush trails and bush meals are also offered on request.

There are also accommodation facilities on the reserve that consists of traditional thatched rondawels, six sleeper chalets and a fully furnished Farmhouse that can accommodate 18 people. There is also a spacious caravan park and camping ground that is right at the entrance tot the reserve that offers comfortable modern amenities.

Reptile Sanctuary

Address: Marble Hall

Tel: +27 (0) 82 414 8046
Mobile: 082 465 4424

E-Mail: omegadt@atlantic.net

Come and Enjoy a close encounter with prehistoric creatures. Theres  so much to see and do. Take a tour of the reptile petting zoo and have great photo opportunities upclose.Do not miss out on our feeding sessions which take place on weekends which are very popular amongst guests.

Sanwild Wildlife Sanctuary

Address: SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary and Reserve, 8 Harmony Road, Gravelotte

Tel: +27 (0) 15 318 7900
Fax: +27 (0) 15 318 7901

E-Mail: reservations@sanwild.org

SanWild’s exclusive Savannah Private Bush Camp has been named after a female leopard rescued in 2003 after hunters trapped her illegally for a canned hunt.

The 6000 hectare SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary has introduced numerous rescued and rehabilitated wild animals including impala, kudu, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, waterbuck, common and mountain reedbuck, grey duiker, nyala, giraffe, zebras, steenbok, rhinos, hippos and elephants.

Some very elusive and rare creatures like pangolin and aardvark have also chosen of their own accord to make this protected reserve their home.

Selati Game Reserve

Address: KNP, Kruger National Park

Mobile: 079 877 2717

Internet: www.leoafrica.org
E-Mail: enquires@leoafrica.org

The Selati Game Reserve was proclaimed as a conservancy in 2003 and added more than 30,000ha to the greater Kruger Park area.

The reserve is typical of the savannah grassland biome with six different veld types offering a great diversity of habitats that support 26 species of large mammal.

The Selati Game Reserve is a collection of several neighbouring game ranches that amalgamated to preserve and sustain the biodiversity of this wildlife-rich region.

LEO Africa conservation volunteer programmes provide valuable research services for this non-commercial game reserve.

The information is used to maintain a healthy ecosystem and restore this land to its former state of wilderness before man came along.

The information is obtained through an intensive predator and wildlife monitoring programme, which offers you, the volunteer, an opportunity to learn about and contribute to conservation in one of the most diverse wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa.

Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm

Address: Groot Nylsoog Street, Modimolle

Tel: +27 (0) 14 736 5059
Fax: +27 (0) 14 736 4774

E-Mail: tkwena@actec.co.za

Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm, is the largest commercial crocodile farm in southern hemisphere. They have approximately 22000 crocodiles of varying sizes and export crocodile products.

Feeding time at Thaba Kwena is an experience not to be missed. As the largest crocodile farm in South Africa open to the public, there are usually about 250 adults and hundreds of smaller crocodiles basking in the sun.

Browse around in the curio shop for gifts and curios. Frozen, vacuum-packed crocodile meat can also be bought.