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Our partner situated in Midrand – between Johannesburg and Pretoria – has one of the finest collections of endangered, exotic and indigenous animals in South Africa. The sanctuary, a non-profit organisation or NPO, is one of the few facilities globally where staff and YOU can still hand-rear cubs and juvenile birds. YOU could experience the unique feeling of bottle-feeding a lion cub or bathing a tiger! Most of the animals housed and cared for have been rescued, confiscated, orphaned and abandoned. The Owl Sanctuary and rescue centre is well known in Africa and abroad. YOU could play a part in caring for these special owls and birds.   The santuary functions as a hands-on facility where the public can form emotional bonds and have fantastic experiences with various types of animals. It is through these experiences that people would fulfil their social responsibility towards animals, in turn helping with the protection and preservation of them and their environment. The santuary is involved in various CITES breeding programmmes for endangered animals, such as the Ocelot and Ruffled Lemur who are on the highly endangered list. Children learn how to maintain a holistic environment through educational programmes, continued breeding of endangered species and the provision of a sanctuary for non-releasable animals. YOU could help with educating school groups on key conservation issues. YOUR donation included in the project fee will contribute to the long-term sustainability of the project. On your return home you may continue to support the project with on-going donations directly into the projects account. PROJECT OUTLINE | Project | Hand-Rearing Santuary | Code: LPZGH | Province | Gauteng | Closest City | Midrand - between Johannesburg and Pretoria | Malaria-free area | Yes | Vacinations | Tetanus recommended | Duration | Minimum: 5 consecutive days, we recommended a 28 days stay Maximum: 12 weeks | Requirements | None | Costs* | Self-catering Weeks | Single | Twin | 1 | RQ for 1 week | RQ for 1 week | 2 | From R 8, 886 | From R 7, 550 | 4 | From R14, 980 | From R12, 820 | 6 | From R21, 450 | From R18, 330 | 8 | From R28, 190 | From R23, 520 | 12 | From R41, 120 | From R34, 410 |
Full Board Weeks | Single | Twin | 1 | From R 7, 760 | From R 7, 150 | 2 | From R11, 750 | From R10, 470 | 4 | From R19, 680 | From R17, 130 | 6 | From R28, 390 | From R24, 570 | 8 | From R37, 240 | From R32, 190 | 12 | From R54, 650 | From R47, 270 |
| Combination | This project can be combined with any other project | Inclusions | - Single/Twin Accommodation at a local homestay-guest house/B&B
- Project donation
- Airport collection and drop-off
- Orientation programme and project specific training
- All Meals daily
| Exclusions | - Flights
- Visa costs
- Travel Insurance
- In-country transport
- Costs and items of a personal nature
| Recommended Tours | See Sightseeing and Tours section for full details - Full day Soweto and Johannesburg Tour
- Gold Reef City & Apartheid Museum
| Hours | 5 day week Off-days are mid week 07:00- 17:00 (hours may change) | Accommodation | Local homestay-guest house/B&B | Transport | Daily transportation to and from the project provided | Meals | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily | Host Resources | Orientation provided Training provided | Possible Tasks | - Assist with stabilisation/ quarantine/rehabilitation of incoming animals
- Daily cleaning of enclosures, bowls and cages
- Feeding animals, reptiles and birds - fresh meat, fruits, vegetables etc
- Hand-rear chicks, lion, tiger, leopard, caracul, civit, baboon, monkey cubs/babies (breading all year round)
- Hand-rear parrot and owl juveniles (breading in summer Feeding of animals)
- Assist veterinary surgeons where available
- Assist with school and educational groups
- Assist with special projects
- Assisting with maintenance
| * Prices subject to change without prior notice |
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