Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is situated in Hoedspruit, South Africa. It is a research and breeding centre for endangered species. The centre breeds endangered or rare animals as well as treats and rehabilitates orphaned or injured animals. This is a very interesting visit for the whole family where you will get to learn a lot about conservation and the animals. There are guided tours conducted hourly. Here you will get to see cheetah, lion, Sable antelope and many more species. One of the most fascinating events you will be able to witness is the vulture feeding session.

The centre also offers a student programme which is an intense 21 days of training divided into three sections. The programme involves everyday care of cheetah and other animals species, lectures and interactive involvement. The centre also offers work opportunities to students during the holidays or on a more permanent basis. It is a great stepping stone into a great career.

Hours:
Monday to Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sundays and Public Holidays
Contact the centre for more details on the student programme or for group bookings on +27-12-4609997

The drive is approximately 4½ hours from Johannesburg and is on tarred main roads.

Directions:

From Johannesburg:
Take the N12/N4 from Johannesburg via Witbank to Middleburg.
Turn left on the R540 towards Belfast.
In the centre of town turn right to Dullstroom and Lydenburg.
Take the R36 to Ohrigstad, through the Strijdom Tunnel to Hoedspruit.
Turn right at the R40 to Klaserie / Bushbuck Ridge.
For Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre continue on the R40 past the entrance to Kapama Game Reserve (Buffalo Camp).
The entrance to the Centre (Cheetah Project) is reached approximately 10 km further on the left. Report at the gate and continue on the gravel road for 400 metres.

From Nelspruit
Proceed in the direction of White River on the R537. After White River take the R40 to Hazyview. Follow this road until you reach a T-junction.
Turn left at the T-junction (this road is also the R40), drive through Hazyview. At the four-way stop continue straight on the R40 past Bosbokrand and Acornhoek.
Beyond Acornhoek continue northwards on the R40 towards Klaserie. Approximately 1 km before Klaserie take the turn-off to the right signposted Hoedspruit.
For Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre continue on this road for approximately 3 km. The entrance to the Centre (Cheetah Project) will be on your right. Report at the gate and continue on the gravel road for 400 metres.

Do not take the Kapama Lodge road for the Hoedspruit Centre.