KWRC

Where

The Baviaanskloof - “Valley of Baboons” - lies between the Baviaanskloof and Kouga mountain ranges in the western region of South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. The eastern-most point of the valley is some 95 km NW of the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. The Baviaanskloof area includes a cluster of formal protected areas managed by the Eastern Cape Parks Board, of which the most well-known is the 184 385 ha Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve - the third largest protected area in South Africa.
The Baviaanskloof area is one of outstanding natural beauty, owing to its spectacular scenery, clad in a diverse array of plants and inhabited by a large variety of animals. This rich biodiversity,
which has been internationally recognised by the awarding of prestigious World Heritage Site status to the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve in 2004, along with seven other reserves in the Cape Floristic Region, provides a number of opportunities for local and regional economic development through activities such as nature-based tourism and game ranching. The area also contains
a remarkable variety of pre-historical and historical sites and artefacts.
The envisaged Mega-reserve will comprise the cluster of state-owned protected areas within a network of private and communal land, with an eventual size of around 500 000 ha.

And this is where we are going to establish the Kouga Wildlife Rehab Centre & Sanctuary.

Need

There is a dire need in South Africa for reputable and properly funded wildlife sanctuaries.
The founding of such a sanctuary is a lifetime commitment and a huge responsibility.

Education

The most important aspect of conservation is education. We know of no facilities here which make their prime object one of education. The wildlife Sanctuary is being designed from the outset for educating both tourists and local inhabitants as to the need for protection for our wildlife. We have to change the minds of our children if we are to change the cruelty and disregard for the well-being of our wild animals. We would like to see the children grow up with a kinder and gentler attitude towards animals.

Volunteers

Find out more about volunteering at the Kouga Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Sanctuary.

Donate

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