Mabula Ground Hornbill Project

The Mabula Ground Hornbill Project was founded in 1999, in response to the rapid decline in the Southern Ground-hornbill population of Southern Africa.

Our work aims to slow and reverse the decline of the Endangered Southern Ground-hornbill, through a multi-faceted approach addressing education, population monitoring, the mitigation of their most dangerous threats, facilitation of solutions to human-wildlife conflict, and a rearing and reintroduction program to bring the Southern Ground-hornbill back to its historic range.

Our visit helps to raise awareness of these endangered species and supports ongoing research.

On one morning during the South African Safari Adventure trip you’ll visit this non-profit conservation project

When the first group of ground-hornbills was released at the Mabula Private Game Reserve in Limpopo, marking the establishment of the project. Partnerships have been formed, chicks have been rescued and reared, birds have been rehabilitated and released, awareness has been raised, and people across South Africa have rallied together, all in an effort to turn things around for ground-hornbills. The project is now the lead agency for the conservation of the species across South Africa and is working hard to support neighbouring range-states to grow their own ground-hornbill conservation programmes.

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  1. South African Safari Adventure

    Experience the ultimate safari, spending your days tracking the Big Five. Staying in a luxury boutique lodge you’ll discover a dazzling array of wildlife as well as have time to kick back and relax.

    • Return flights
    • 7 nights in a 5 star safari lodge, 2 nights in flight
    • 20 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
    • Small group travel style - Max 20 people on this tour

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    £3,799
    was £3,999
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