South Africa 2014 - Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Visiting Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa
After finally arriving in Johannesburg after our mammoth trip from Toronto it might be reasonable to think we'd be sleeping and catching up on rest for at least an entire day. Nope. We hit the ground running by heading on safari the next morning. Our journey en route visit Kruger National Park was nearly a full-day drive. Along the way we visited Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre where we had the opportunity to learn more about wildlife rehabilitation and rescue efforts being made in South Africa. The biggest obstacle for wildlife in Africa is a devastating loss of habitat in tandem with human interference in the form of power lines, poisoning and trapping.
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We had a chance to get up close and interactive with a number of different animals including lions, cheetahs, leopards, vultures and honey badgers to name just a few. Overall, it was an enriching educational experience for us and the perfect kind of introduction before we head out on safari.
Visiting Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa Travel Video Transcript:
Our first full day in South Africa started with a long drive from Johannesburg towards Kruger National Park. Even though our safari wouldn't begin until the following day we enjoyed some great views of the countryside and even visited a wildlife rehabilitation center.
Okay, so we've been driving all morning. We've actually been up since five AM and we are finally stopping for lunch. We're taking a little break. And yeah, we're just going to enjoy a meal before we continue on towards the park.
Alright, so our meal has arrived. What are we having? We're having a Fred Flinstone portion of ribs. Take a look at this. This is enormous. Ready to dig in! And we're sharing this. There is no way I could eat this all by myself. Especially after being in a bus all day.
Alright, Fred Flinstone. And the only way to eat these properly is with your hands. Those are pretty good ribs.
Okay, so this afternoon we are visiting the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. We are going to be visiting some animals and just learning about the rehabilitation effort that is going on here. And yeah, let's go have a look around.
Some of the main reasons for rescues include animals being affected by power-lines, snares and also poisoning.
It was awesome to see all of the animals but the honey badger truly stole the show.
This is part of our Travel in South Africa series. We're making a series of videos showcasing South African culture, South African arts, South African foods, South African religion, South African cuisine and South African people.
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network
South Africa: Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Compilation of the various footage we took in South Africa while volunteering with endangered and injured wildlife at Moholoholo's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
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Un après-midi au Centre de Réabilitation des Animaux de Moholoholo à Hoedspruit .
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Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
A quick look at this unique wildlife rehabilitation centre situated near a small town of Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - Moholoholo
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - Moholoholo is situated close to Hoedspruit. This center is different than any other as they actually do a great job in rehabilitation animals back to the wild. Only a few animals that can not be rehabilitated are shown to the public. It's not a petting zoo like most people will think, they do great work in the area for wild animals. Have a look and when you are in the area give them a visit perhaps and make up your own mind.
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At Moholoholo we are often faced with the difficult decision of what to do with an injured or poisoned animal which will not be able to be released back into the wild. As a result, we have a number of 'permanent residents' that reside at the centre at our own cost and are used as 'ambassadors' for their species. Members of the public are therefore able to get an 'up close and personal' experience of these incredible creatures, while we have the ability to practically demonstrate to the public the problems that wildlife is facing as well as being able to share information about each animal here at the Centre. Moholoholo receives 1 000 school children and adults on average per month. They visit the Rehabilitation Centre where they attend a guided tour during which they hear about these problems and the challenges associated with conservation and habitat protection.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - South Africa Travel Channel 24
Nestled in a picturesque setting at the base of the Drakensberg escarpment in the Limpopo Province Lowveld of South Africa, Moholoholo has become a haven for the rehabilitation and care of abandoned, injured and poisoned wildlife
Baby black Rhino Moholoholo Hoedspruit ZA
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Leopard Relocation at Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
Relocating an Adult male at the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa.
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Moholoholo, Limpopo, South Africa
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Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
In the shadow of the majestic Drakensberg mountains, this unique conservancy is home to a lioness caught in a snare and lion confiscated from illegal lion breeders, injured raptors, poisoned vultures, Porsche the cheetah and many more. Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre aims to contribute to the conservation of endangered species and the rehabilitation of injured and poisoned wildlife.
Volunteers at the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitaion Centre get involved in the daily care for the wildlife at the centre.
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South Africa. Limpopo, Blyderivier and Moholoholo Stunning Nature and animals
This video is dedicated to my home country South Africa's North/ Eastern province named Limpopo
Which is home to the Blyderivier poort and Moholoholo Rehab Centre for wild animals
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Clips from my stint at Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Some HD footage mixed with my Canon Powershot...some a little shaky, although it shouldn't take away from the stars, both animal & human. If you volunteer at Moholoholo this is how close you would get to the patients...an amazing experience for any animal lover! Please remember this is not a zoo, all of the animals shown were rescued and or orphaned. Brian and his staff do a great job, please support them if you can. Enjoy the video.
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Jasmine Zelený and the WCC crew discuss her experiences darting and transporting leopards and hyenas to the Moholoholo Rehab Center for treatment.
Hoedspruit and Surroundings - Limpopo - South Africa
Directly translated from the Afrikaans the relatively small town of Hoedspruit, which lies at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg on the old Selati railway line from Phalaborwa to Kaapmuiden, means “hat creek”.
The story involves one of the town’s pioneers who took off his hat, after a particularly arduous trek over the mountains into the heat of the Lowveld, and threw it into the Sandspruit River, making an impulsive decision to stay. Hoedspruit finds itself in an enviable position today because of its access to the private game areas of the Timbavati and Klaserie.
Hoedspruit is essentially an agricultural town located a stone’s throw away from the Kruger National Park and is surrounded by game-rich country that makes it an obvious stopover. As a result, what began merely as a couple of shops, a bank and a little rondavel that served as a station building, has grown into what is today marketed as a premier eco-tourist destination because of its association with some of the best ‘Big 5’ viewing in South Africa.
Hoedspruit retains a great deal of its rural charm, despite the number of scheduled airlines flying into the air force base just outside town, now conveniently used for civilian aircraft. The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is a non-profitable organisation working to conserve all endangered animal species and is one of the country’s leaders in the breeding and research of endangered species. Breeding programmes include cheetahs, blackfooted cats, African wild dogs and wild cats, and blue cranes.
And the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre also welcomes day visitors who can enjoy a couple of hiking trails in the area.
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lioness at moholoholo
not so pleased lioness