Simbonga Game Reserve & Sanctuary

Simbonga Game Reserve & Sanctuary Simbonga Game Reserve is located 20 km outside the coastal town of Jeffrey's Bay. Each tent is furnished with double and or single beds.

Welcome to Simbonga Game Reserve & Big Cat Sanctuary - self catering overnight accommodation; day visits; hiking; self game drives; guided sanctuary tours - nature on your doorstep. Accommodation is provided in luxury structure tents that are equipped for self-catering. All tents feature braai facilities and en-suite bathrooms. All wildlife at Simbonga, are free-roaming throughout the entire game

reserve including the ability for them to walk right up to your accommodation should they choose. Guests can enjoy activities like hiking, mountain biking and swimming on the farm. The reserve offers majestic mountain views and wide open plains filled with zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, blesbok and various other antelope species.

04/09/2026

Together, we can make a difference

Looking after rescued lions and our tiger is a big responsibility, and we couldn’t do it without your support.🦁🐯

Donations help us with food, veterinary care and the daily needs of our animals.

Thank you to everyone who comes to visit, volunteers, donates or supports us in any way. We are so grateful to have you with us.

You can make a donation using the link below or email us to find out more about what our animals and place need and how you can help.🙏


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www.warriorsofwildlife.org/donations/

📩 [email protected]
[email protected]

Thank you so much Breezy Media
for this video and your support🙏





03/09/2026

It's our tiger Gina's birthday today! 🎂🐟

Watching her enjoy her favorite fresh fish treat warms our hearts so deeply. After surviving such a painful past in a tiny Ukrainian cage, seeing her thrive, peaceful and loved here at Simbonga Sanctuary, is the ultimate gift.

Happy Birthday, beautiful Gina-you deserve the world! 🐅
Thank you to Jbay Fish Market for the fish, Gina loved it 🐟




01/09/2026

A moment from the day with our volunteers — feeding the lions🥰🦁

Volunteering. Book now 🤩
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www.warriorsofwildlife.org/volunteers/

simbonga.co.za/volunteering





🐾 Be more than a visitor - become part of the team!Looking for an experience that is meaningful, hands-on and a little d...
01/09/2026

🐾 Be more than a visitor - become part of the team!

Looking for an experience that is meaningful, hands-on and a little different?

At Simbonga Game Reserve & Sanctuary, our volunteer programme gives you the chance to get closer to wildlife and be part of the daily work that keeps our animals safe and cared for.

From helping with animal care and preparing food to maintaining enclosures and learning more about rescued wildlife, every day brings something new. 🦁🌿

It’s not just about seeing animals - it’s about understanding their stories, helping with their care and making a real difference.

✨ Come for the adventure. Stay for the memories. Leave knowing you helped.

Join our volunteer programme and experience Simbonga from the inside.🦁🐯

📩 Get in touch with us to find out more.

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simbonga.co.za/volunteering

www.warriorsofwildlife.org/volunteers/




30/08/2026

Why did we decide to open a sanctuary for big cats? 🦁🐯

In this video, Lionel De Lange, one of the founders of Warriors of Wildlife , shares why we decided to open Simbonga
sanctuary for big cats. 🦁

A huge thank you to Breezy Media for creating this beautiful video and helping us share our story. ❤️





27/08/2026

🦒✨ The most photogenic residents at Simbonga!

Giraffes seem like they were made for Reels 😍 They always look like they know exactly where the camera is! 📸

Tall, graceful, curious and simply beautiful. And when a giraffe comes this close, the video just makes itself 🦒💛

Would you like to meet a giraffe this close? 👀

📍 Come and meet them at Simbonga Game Reserve.

🎥 Thank you for this beautiful video
Breezy Media.🦒


26/08/2026

We all know one person who eats ribs like this😉. Tag them on the comments.😁

Thank you so much for the video Breezy Media.🦁




25/08/2026

A few words from our Founder & Director Lionel De Lange , about who we are and why we rescue. 🦁

At Simbonga, every lion has a rescue story. We do not breed animals, and we do not have lion cubs. We give rescued animals a safe home, lifelong care, and a second chance at life.

Come and meet our beautiful big cats up close and support their journey. 🦁
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https://simbonga.co.za/day-visits

Visit Simbonga and get to know the rescued lions who call our sanctuary home. 🌿🐾

Thank you for the beautiful video Breezy Media We truly appreciate your support. 🌿



24/08/2026

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! 💙💛 from Alex and Caesar🦁🦁

Today is a very special day for us, because it was in Ukraine that the idea of creating Warriors of Wildlife was born.

In 2019, we began our work rescuing animals - and we have continued this mission ever since. Even today, despite the war, our team continues to help animals in Ukraine WOW Ukraine - Animal Shelter 🇺🇦

Many of the lions we have rescued came from Ukraine. And today, the majority of the lions living in our park at Simbonga are Ukrainian. 🦁❤️

They have travelled a long way to find safety. Now it is our responsibility to care for them every single day — to provide food, veterinary care, medicine and everything they need for a safe and dignified life.

But we cannot do this without your support. 🙏
Caring for lions is a huge daily responsibility and comes with significant costs.

💙💛 Today, we ask you to support our mission. Even a small contribution becomes part of something much bigger - giving rescued animals the life and care they deserve.

You can support our mission and make a donation through our website ⬇️⬇️⬇️

www.warriorsofwildlife.org/donations/

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!
We continue. For them. ❤️🇺🇦

Meet Caesar 🦁✨At first glance, you might think Caesar has mastered the art of doing absolutely nothing… and honestly, yo...
03/04/2026

Meet Caesar 🦁✨

At first glance, you might think Caesar has mastered the art of doing absolutely nothing… and honestly, you wouldn’t be wrong! But behind those sleepy eyes lies a powerful story of survival and resilience.

Caesar, together with his brother Alex, were rescued in 2021 from war-torn Ukraine and brought to safety here at Simbonga Game Reserve & Lion Sanctuary. Today, he enjoys the peace, security, and care he so truly deserves.

While he may look like he’s just lounging all day (and yes… lions do love their naps 😴, every moment of rest is a reminder of how far he’s come—from uncertainty and danger to a life filled with dignity and calm.

🌿 Did you know?
• Lions can sleep for up to 20 hours a day—so Caesar is simply doing what comes naturally!
• A lion’s roar can be heard up to 8 kilometers away, even though our relaxed boy here prefers the quieter life.
• Male lions, like Caesar, spend much of their time resting to conserve energy for when it’s needed most.

Caesar’s story is one of hope, second chances, and the incredible difference that rescue and sanctuary can make. Next time you see him stretched out in the sun, remember… this is what peace looks like. 💛
Photo Credit: Anya Masyach

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Jeffreysbaai

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

0827816509

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