Ukutula
Situated +- 20 km North of Brits in North West Province is “Ukutula”, a lion centre dedicated to education, research and conservation. “Ukutula” means “Place of Quiet” and is the ideal setting for game and guests alike.
Address: Portion 26 of the Farm Klipkop, JQ411, Brits,0250
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GPS Coordinates: SOUTH: 25, 31’,19.0”. EAST: 27, 40’, 25.3”
Website: www.ukutula.com
Contact: Willi Jacobs
Tel: (012) 254 4780
Cel: 084 510 1046
Fax: 086 617 6753
Email: send an e-mail
Description:
Situated +- 20 km North of Brits in North West Province is “Ukutula”, a lion centre dedicated to education, research and conservation. “Ukutula” means “Place of Quiet” and is the ideal setting for game and guests alike.
Ukutula is a family run project, which concentrates on education and research. Willi and Gillian Jacobs, the owners, have over the past six years managed to reform the farm from a hunting venue to a research facility that is fully supported by the University of Pretoria’s Vetinary faculty and Onderstepoort that is working on the genome of the Timbavati white lions and to stamp out unethical breeding practices. We are also working to help with the feline AIDS research.
Ukutula has much to offer: Daily tours of the lion enclosures and personal interaction with cubs. Bottle feeding and cuddling the cubs will not leave your emotions untouched.
Tasty refreshments are served prior to or after the tour. A tour can be supplemented by a game view drive on quad bikes, safari vehicle or on horseback. The farm is home to several antelope species, giraffe, zebra, ostriches and warthogs. Should one decide to overnight, attractive thatched bungalows are available in various sizes. Families are welcome to make use of the two swimming pools. Booking for meals is essential. Alternatively, a fully equipped boma is available for a family braai or get-together.
Neat log dormitories are available to host school groups for adventure or leadership camps. Qualified facilitators keep scholars entertained for hours with activities such as abseiling, swimming, archery, game drives, nature hikes, cub interaction and an evening spent around a fire at the bush camp.
An air conditioned, fully equipped conference room can be utilised by corporate groups for conferences and teambuilding is also an option. End the day with an excellent meal prepared by an ”in house” Chef at the outdoor boma. The roar of lions breaks the silence at sunset.
An international volunteer program offers animal lovers from all over the world the unique opportunity to share in the joy and excitement of caring for the lions. From feeding and caring for the cubs to working in the enclosures where the adults lions are makes for a holiday that will never be forgotten and photographs that will be treasured.