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Bombyx Mori Silk Farm

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The Bombyx Mori Silk Farm is set on the 24 Degrees South Country Estate, near the Blyde River Canyon, Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Bombyx used to be one of two commercial silkworm farms in the country. Several attempts of silk worm farming have been made in the past, some of which where as early as the twenties, in Knysna, however they have all proved unsuccessful. The Bombyx Mori Silk Farm stopped farming the silk worms due to a number of reasons – namely insecticide drift from neighboring agriculture, import of hybrid eggs due to monopoly control by the east, poor quality of worms and low quantity and quality of silk produced. It is for this reason that we now import a superior quality silk from the east as a raw material and do all the manufacturing on the farm, using well trained rural ladies.

Silk is one of the oldest known textile fibres, and according to Chinese tradition was used as far back as the 27 century BC. The silkworm moth was originally a native of China and for about 30 centuries the gathering and harvesting of silk was a secret process known only to the Chinese. Tradition credits the 14 year old bride of the Emperor Huang Ti with the discovery of silk, when as legend has it a cocoon fell into her cup of tea.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 November 2010 15:58 Read more...

Cheetah Adoption Centre

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Following an introductory presentation on the Centre, day visitors are treated to an in-depth tour of the centre. Departing on the hour, open safari vehicles with experienced guides move between the various enclosures, enabling participants to view cheetah, wild dog, lions, the black-footed cat, african wild cat, ground hornbills, sable antelope and much more.

A great treat is experiencing the feeding sessions of various rare African vultures as they swoop down into the “vulture restaurant” to feed on the remains of carcasses. This area attracts White-backed Vultures, Hooded Vultures, occasionally the Lappet-faced Vulture and Cape Griffon, the Marabou Stork and Bateleur Eagle. The bones and carcasses come from the bomas, paddocks and pens around the Centre, and once they have been picked clean they are taken to a bone miller and the proceeds are put pack into the Centre. Nothing goes to waste!

Visitors may also participate on an elephant-back safari. Conducted early morning and late afternoon, guests enjoy close contact game viewing from the vantage point atop the massive pachyderm. This is truly a memorable and humbling experience. The Camp Jabulani herd of elephants are renowned for their beautiful temperaments and outstanding physical condition.

It is highly recommended that bookings are made for the daily tours at the Centre to avoid disappointment: Please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre

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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.

Wildlife is brought to the center from all corners of South Africa, and once healthy enough are re-introduced into their natural environments. Those creatures who cannot be returned to the wild due to the nature and extent of their injuries, are cared for at the center and are used to educate the many people who visit us each year, both from across South Africa and abroad.

Another important function of the center is breeding. We have successfully bred and released into the wild the endangered Crowned Eagle, Serval and many others.
This Centre is a non-profit organization, relying completely on the support of the public.

Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre was started in 1992 on a Game Farm owned by a wildlife enthusiast Mr. J.A. Strijdom. Brian Jones the manager had a Crowned Eagle when he arrived and then was brought in a day old Zebra, from there word got out that Brian was able to care and release animals and birds…and so the Rehab Centre started.

At first donations where welcomed but as the Rehab grew he realized that money was needed for the medicines and up keep of the cages and plus the expense of feeding so he then decided to ask a fee which started at R5 an adult. The tours lasted from an Hour to two, sometimes three depending on the interest of the public.

The rehab now houses confiscated Lions from a Mozambique Circus, Leopard, Caracal, Serval, Cheetah, Crowned Eagle, Marshall Eagle, Vultures and many more that have been confiscated, orphaned, abandoned or injured.

The Panoramic Route

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The Escarpment, drops over approximately 700 meters to the Lowveld beneath resulting in a series of imposing cliffs, best observed from the God's Window view point.

The splendid panoramas, rock shapes, canyons and waterfalls make for an excellent sightseeing route. Natural attractions comprise the awesome Blyde River Canyon with its multitude of curious rock formations, particularly Bourke's Luck Potholes which have been fashioned by churning waters, rocks and gravel to form immense holes. The canyon forms part of the Blydepoort reserve, inhabited by a wealth of small animals and a birdlife. The area is ideal for activities such as hiking, horse and mountain bike riding.

You can also visit some magnificent waterfalls which drop down the escarpment, such as Bridal Veil, Berlin, Mac Mac Falls which are well worth a break in your journey.

In close proximity lies the gold-rush settlement of Pilgrim's Rest. The whole village has been preserved as a historical testament to the wild rough and ready era of the past.

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 February 2011 09:03

Visit the Kruger National Park

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The Kruger National Park is the primary destination in South Africa for many local and international tourists. Each year more than half a million visitors are registered and visit the park. The closest gates are Orpen and Phalaborwa and only take approx. 45 mins to get to either entrance. The park stretches from the Crocodile River in the south up to the Limpopo River, which is the international border in the north. Altogether it is 350 km long, 65 km wide and comprises an area of about 20,000 sq km. Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammal species habitat the nature reserve.


A network of roads numbering approximately 1863 kilometres leads through the National Park, 697 km of them are tarred roads. For visitor there are numerous differently equipped rest camps, most of them scenically positioned and have restaurants, look out spots and a convenience shop. Within the park boundaries, travel is only allowed between sunrise and sunset.

The best time for observing the animals is the dry winter season, however fabulous sitings have been seen in the summer and spring months as well.

Last Updated on Saturday, 23 October 2010 09:41
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