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Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Educational & Science; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Founded in 1991 by wildlife conservationist Brian Jones and supported by Pretoria businessman Mr. Strijdom, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre sits at the base of the Drakensberg escarpment near Hoedspruit, Limpopo. Its core mission is rehabilitating orphaned, injured, or poisoned wildlife—ranging from large carnivores like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs to diverse raptor species. The facility actively releases recoverable animals into the wild and retains non-releasable individuals as educational ambassadors, enabling close yet ethically controlled public interactions. Moholoholo also leads several conservation initiatives: it is the only centre in southern Africa to breed the crowned eagle and runs a serval breeding and reintroduction program that has released over 150 animals into former habitats. The centre tracks leopard movements via GPS and monitors vultures through a "vulture restaurant",contributing valuable research data. Guided daily tours for hundreds of schoolchildren and visitors combine immersive wildlife experiences with awareness-building about habitat loss, poisoning, and poaching—underscoring Moholoholo's role in conservation education and wildlife rehabilitation across South Africa.

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Reviews of Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Theresa Potgieter

5
Reviewed: 2025-06-20

What an amazing experience. Shout out to the staff at Moholoholo and Moses our guide. They are doing great work in rehabilitating all birds and animals passing through their care.
Amanda Steele

5
Reviewed: 2025-06-05

We went to Moholoholo to visit Stoffel the Honey badger. But we got so much more. Moholoholo is dedicated to animal conservation, education, and rehabilitation. The work they do is vital in preserving the jewels of Africa, their beautiful wildlife. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and funny. Shout out to Moses, who was brilliant and making us all laugh while still emphasising the seriousness of the effects of poaching. The animals you can visit there are the animals that could not be released back into the wild due to injury or because they had had too much human contact for various reasons. Moholoholo does NOT show animals currently in rehab to the public to prevent them from being unable to be released back into the wild. The work they do is important. The animals in their care are well looked after, and we will definitely return. My only complaint is that the gift shop was closed after the tour so I never did get my Stoffel Teeshirt. Sucks to be me. It does not suck to support the Moholoholo rehab facility. Amazing.
Lacey Lepper

5
Reviewed: 2025-05-25

Got a great tour! They have a great perspective on animal rehab and they don't sugar coat the rehab process. Great policies on preventative human imprint on animals. Definitely give them your support if you can!
jacqui murkins

5
Reviewed: 2025-05-10

Don't come to Kruger NP & miss this Rehab centre. It shows you the true stories of the impact of humans on these beautiful wild animals, but also the passion & care of amazing humans too. You'll even see the leopards & cheetahs you didn't see in the wild ❤️
Marius Spangenberg

5
Reviewed: 2025-03-11

Friendly, helpful staff. Dinner & breakfast was delicious. Chef definitely knows how to prepare rump. Total relaxation.