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Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, Hoedspruit

4.5
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Must see · Nature / Park · Wildlife Area
A nature reserve focused on creating a sustainable environment for rare and endangered animals, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre covers an area of 12,500 hectares (30,888 acres) and serves as one of the world's leading institutions for research, protection, and breeding of vulnerable species. Examine the reserve's rare animals--such as cheetahs, buffalos, elephants, and vultures--at close range in their conserved natural habitat, or take part in various projects and programs to fully immerse yourself in the center's mission and objectives. Make Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre a centerpiece of your Hoedspruit vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Hoedspruit itinerary maker.
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Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre reviews

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  • By akotze475803
    It would assist with the hot weather if HESC invested in flyscreens for all units and ensure the fans are working properly.  more »
  • By agrobb701421
    I am very happy with the accommodation and the only issue I had was the fact that the roof fan was not effective. Places where it gets so hot really need strong roof fans if they do not have...  more »
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  • By Stoffel du toit
    Awesome experience for school children to see how conservation in South Africa is done to help animals that have been injured due to human interference in nature. They make a large contribution to helping cheetahs and and other animals to rehabilitate so they can live live the best life that they possibly can according to the situation that they are in. Children are taught that they must think about what they do and use and how they can then contribute to helping nature thrive in their habitat so that the animals don't have to live in rehabilitation centers.
  • By Naeem Ismail
    What an amazing experience seeing those beautiful cheetahs up close. The people were friendly and you can tell they love what they do. A must visit if you in the area
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