Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary
Where Compassion Meets Conservation
A short drive from Kira lies the Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary. The home to rescued lions, leopards, and hyenas, many with stories that have touched the world. Here, compassion meets purpose as guests learn about ethical wildlife care and conservation, guided by the principles that protect Africa’s most majestic creatures.
Additional Info
Location: Dinokeng Game Reserve, Pretoria, Gauteng. Just a 1.5 hour drive from Johannesburg
Duration: 2 Hours
Price From: R 480
Description:
Just an hour northeast of Johannesburg and half an hour from Pretoria lies the Kevin Richardson Foundation Reserve. Nestled between the Bobbejaansberge and straddling the Boekenhoutspruit, the reserve forms part of the Dinokeng Game Reserve, and is the home of the ‘Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary’.
The sanctuary is home to lions (as well as leopard and hyena) rescued from captive-breeding and cub-petting facilities. Enjoy a guided tour of the sanctuary while learning about the challenges facing lions today and the work we are doing here at the Kevin Richardson Foundation.
A guide will drive you between the sanctuary enclosures on a game viewer with no more than ten guests, giving you a chance to take photographs and ask questions.
This tour is suitable for people with children and those that prefer not to walk to far.
Booking is by appointment only.
Inclusions: Cost includes Tour, light refreshments and a small gift
Exclusions: While there are no exclusions on who can book a tour. The guide will request that small children/ babies remain on the game viewer when going around the sanctuary
Bring: Camera, sunblock and hat
Fitness: No fitness requirement
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes. Although you will be driven around the sanctuary in a game viewer, you do get on and off the vehicle
Optional: A raincoat during the summer months and warm jacket for the winter months
Skills/ Certification/ Experience: None required
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