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SSanWild Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre offers a safe refuge for rescued and rehabilitated wild animals, including impala, greater kudu, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, waterbuck, reedbuck, grey duiker, nyala, giraffe, zebra, steenbok, rhino, hippo and elephant.
Leopards and cheetahs, too, roam the 6 000ha sanctuary and a pack of African wild dogs are being introduced. Many small predators like caracal and civets can also be seen in the reserve and the Cats’ Rescue Centre is home to 19 lions.
This South African wildlife rehabilitation centre is situated between Tzaneen and Phalaborwa in Limpopo, South Africa's northernmost province. SanWild's objectives include acquiring habitat and saving individual wild animals that need help.
All land acquired through their fundraising efforts falls under the SanWild Wildlife Trust. The end goal for the centre is to establish a 15 000ha sanctuary and to incorporate adjoining farmlands to form an ecologically viable wildlife reserve that protects this unique wilderness area.
Apart from the animals that have been cared for and released into the wild bush of the sanctuary, the game area of the SanWild Wildlife rehabilitation centre is also home to resident species like genet, civet, porcupine and elusive nocturnal creatures such as the pangolin and aardvark. You can search for the animals on guided walking trails or on a game drive
Visitors can overnight in the Sticky Tongue Luxury Private Bush Camp that helps fund this South African animal rehabilitation centre. There are 3 luxury and 3 standard-style tents to choose from in this fenced camp, set in beautiful gardens with a rock pool where guests can escape the heat while keeping a close eye on animals that come to drink at a waterhole, only metres away.
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Who to contact
SanWild Wildife Rehabilitation Centre
Reservations
Cell: +27 (0)83 459 4913
E-mail: lizel@sanwild.org
How to get here
SanWild is situated in the Limpopo province between the towns of Tzaneen and Phalaborwa, and is close to the world-famous Kruger National Park. It is easily accessed by road.
Best time to visit
The centre can be visited any time of the year.
Things to do
SanWild is close to Phalaborwa, where visitors can enter the world famous Kruger National Park and enjoy a wide range of eco-tourism activities.
What to pack
In the Summer months (October to March) bring lightweight clothing, a warm sweater for cool mornings or evenings, swimwear, sunblock, sunglasses and sunhat, as well as walking shoes and socks, sandals.
In the Winter months (April to September), long trousers and long-sleeve tops, shorts and t-shirts for warm days, fleece, warm gloves, beanie, scarf, thermals for particularly cold mornings, sunblock, sunglasses and sunhat, as well as closed comfortable warm shoes.
Your binoculars and camera with a spare memory card and charger for your camera are a must all year round.
Where to stay
A stay at the Sticky Tongue Tented Camp makes for a perfect weekend away and help support the important work of the rehab centre.
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