why visit the hesc?

The HESC is a must on any visitor's itinerary. Not only does it present a fascinating insight into rare and vulnerable animal species and animal conservation efforts at large, it offers fun and interactive tours, drives, and excursions. It has a range of accommodation options for visitors looking for a longer stay - an ideal base from which to explore the area.

Following an introductory presentation on HESC, day visitors are treated to an in-depth tour of the Centre. Open safari vehicles with experienced guides depart on the hour. Moving between the various enclosures, guests can view cheetah, wild dog, lions, black-footed cats, African wild cats, ground hornbills, Sable antelope and much more in an up close and personal manner. Prior reservations are essential.

Guests are also afforded the opportunity of watching rare African vultures feeding on carcass remains at the “Vulture Restaurant”. This area attracts mostly White-backed and Hooded vultures, although the Lappet-faced vulture Cape Griffon, Marabou stork and Bateleur eagle also frequent the area fairly regularly. The bones and carcasses come from the bomas, paddocks and pens around the Centre, and once they have been picked clean by the raptors they are taken to a bone miller where they ground and sprinkled over the animals' meat for added calcium. At HESC nothing goes to waste!

Visitors are also given the chance to go on an elephant-back safari. Conducted in the early morning, the safari offers close contact game viewing from a magnificent vantage point. The Camp Jabulani herd of elephants are renowned for their beautiful temperaments and outstanding physical condition. This is truly a memorable and humbling experience.

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