Jabulani's Journey

We’d like to introduce you now to the gents among the gentle giants of the Jabulani herd, starting with the namesake, the very first orphan, Mr Jabulani!

If you feel a special connection with Jabulani, with his loving heart, effervescent friendliness and charming good looks, consider fostering him and stand a chance to win a three-night trip to Jabulani for two people sharing!

https://jabulanisafari.com/fostering/jabulani/

Jabulani’s lesson ~ Be bold and fearless 🤩

Born in 1997, Jabulani was found as a four-month-old little elephant, stuck in the mud of a silt dam, abandoned by his herd. He was brought into the care of Lente Roode, the founder of HESC. Against all odds, Jabulani survived his initial struggles and his health improved. In 2002, he found a family of his own when he was accepted by Tokwe (the matriarch of the elephant herd rescued from Zimbabwe). So began his life in our reserve. His name is a celebration of this second chance at life - meaning 'Happiness' or 'Rejoice' in the Zulu language.

Jabulani’s successful introduction into the herd was the starting point of something so much bigger - the creation of Jabulani the lodge (to support the elephants) - and the birth of a dream - the creation of South Africa’s first dedicated elephant orphanage, HERD.

Personality:
Jabulani is a friendly, kind and loving soul. He is highly intelligent and playful - he adores attention, whether from other elephants, his carers or guests. His mind is active and enquiring. He is always curious about his surroundings, wanting to be part of the action.

It was this characteristic that saw him visiting Khanyisa so frequently in the early days! He couldn’t help himself and would go to see her at the fence almost daily. It was clear that he had a connection with the little one and so our team decided to introduce him and Khanyisa to each other first. The success of this led the way for the rest of the herd’s bonding with the baby.

Jabulani is growing in confidence as a bull and in leadership and status in the herd as the years pass - which we are so proud to see!

Physical Traits:
Jabulani is a good-looking, well-kept gent, tall and slender with tusks that are short and evenly spaced, pointing in a very slight outward direction. His ears are rather flawless and smaller than those of the other elephants.

Foster joyful, generous Jabu!
https://jabulanisafari.com/fostering/jabulani/

Terms and Conditions of the competition:

The competition runs from 15 April to 30 May 2020.
🐘The winner will be announced on 02 June 2020.
🐘 Each foster membership of USD100 or multiples thereof gets an entry to win.
🐘Prize includes a 3-night stay for 2 people sharing in a suite with private pool, all meals, safari activities, elephant experience, VIP tour of HESC, an opportunity to meet our carers in person, return transfers from Hoedspruit airport to the lodge.
🐘 Prize excludes flight costs, beverages and conservation levy of R150 per person
🐘Valid for travel from now until 16 December 2021, excluding 16 Dec 2020 - 10 Jan 2021 and excludes travel during the month of August

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