Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa,

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

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, provides a unique opportunity to view rescued big cats and other wild animals in a setting designed for their well-being. Located on the N2 in the Crags, the sanctuary is home to lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars, each in habitats tailored to their needs. Unlike typical wildlife attractions, Jukani promotes ethical tourism by focusing on education and advocacy rather than direct animal interaction. Operated under the South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA), it supports the "hands off our wildlife" initiative, emphasizing the importance of respecting wildlife and understanding the challenges they face. Jukani's mission is to raise awareness about the condition of large predators in captivity, offering these animals a refuge from exploitation and stress. Visitors can observe and photograph the animals without disturbing them, making it accessible to all ages and abilities.

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Reviews of Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary

Ahmed Al Ammari

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-23

My family and I had a great time at Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the various predator animals up close. Our guide, Mr. Elvis, made the tour very enjoyable with his knowledge and enthusiasm. It was an educational and fun experience for all of us. Highly recommended for anyone interested in wildlife.
Tolu John

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-16

This big cats sanctuary is a must see for the family. My family visited two days back and were super excited with the vast array of animals. We saw Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Pumas, Jaguars, Hyenas, Wild dogs, Servals, Caracals and a Black Panther. It was an awesome tour of about 45 minutes. Elvis, our guide was very knowledgeable and provided very detailed information about each animal. Thank you for an exciting time.
Vishal Mohan

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-07

Superb place to bring your kids. It was a very nice and unique experience to encounter the cats. Elvis was our guide and he explained everything very nicely. Also a small souvenir shop inside. It will take around 30-45 minutes to complete the tour. Must visit
Jutta Hellmann

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-01

Jukani is the home of rescued apex predators including all of the 'big cats': lion, bengal tiger, jaguar, leopard, puma, caracal and wild dog, Our ranger Jason was very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend.
Ryan Parker

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-01

Fantastic Sanctuary !!! Well looked after the animals. Special thank you to Xola our tour guide, he was a walking talking animal Whisperer/ Encyclopedia and such a lovely dude, definitely hold onto him ... What a Gem! Until we meet again X 🐅🙏