GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Today, 12 big cats arrived at their new home between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn after an arduous, yet highly successful journey from Groot Marico. 

This also marked the relocation of the Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary, formerly based in the North West Province.

Ubuntu, among other goals, strives to establish a temporary or permanent sanctuary for the rescue and rehabilitation of captive animals. 

The organisation was founded in 2015 by group of individuals from around the globe, sharing the vision of creating a unique and ethical wildlife conservation sanctuary. The big cats released, were all submitted to most challenging circumstances prior to their rescue by Ubuntu.

Approximately 50 people were involved with the relocation to the Western Cape, dubbed The Great Trek and drove in convoy to the new Ubuntu. 

The journey started on Saturday, 22 May and the release of the animals commenced from 12:30 today, 23 May.

Adam was reluctant to leave the safety of his crate.

Read more and view a gallery on sister publication, Mossel Bay Advertiser

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