Here’s a little peak into our world at Simbonga. This video was made for us by a couple who thoroughly enjoyed their stay with us in the Teepee. They really took full advantage of all we have to offer even bringing their mountain bikes and going for cross country runs amongst the wildlife. They were also very impressed with our sanctuary and loved the lions. A HUGE thank you to Karen and Wayne. We absolutely cannot wait to see you again.

A unique wildlife sanctuary in the heart of the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Simbonga Game Farm & Sanctuary

We are relatively new sanctuary which we started building in January 2021 and took in our first rescues of 4 lions from Ukraine on 28th April 2021. Since then we have taken in 7 lions and a tiger also from Ukraine with 2, Simba and Mir being rescued from war-torn Ukraine. We also relocated Mrs White and Lily White both elderly white lionesses to Simbonga bringing the total to 13 lions and 1 tiger.
Not only is it a massive responsibility to take in and commit to caring for these animals but it is also extremely expensive and we rely on donations, sponsorships and the little we make from our accommodation to help support these animals and run the sanctuary.

To HELP US TO HELP THEM please DONATE HERE
Below the video is a list of our needs. If you can or know of anyone that can assist please contact us.

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As we are a charity organization and rely on donations and sponsors, we are always in need of help.

What we really need…

• A borehole. Eastern Cape is in a severe drought
• 2 Way Radios
• Solar panel system for lion enclosure electrics
• Fuel – Diesel & Petrol (one of our biggest expenses collecting carcasses for food)
• Water cart – Needed for firefighting and lion enclosures
• Water pump -portable for firefighting
• Bakkie/Pick-Up – We only have a very old Landrover with many many problems.
• Poles 3-3.6m
• 2.4m Galvanized fencing
• Steel – pipe, tubing and round bar
• Food Donations
• Veterinary & Medicines
• Building Materials – Cement, timber, roof sheets etc.
• Tools – Building, maintenance & repairs
• Volunteers
• Raise Awareness on Social Media
• Advertising & Press