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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 เม.ย. 2020
- 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!
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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!
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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
I'm a grow man...grown old man!...and I shouldn't but tears came when watching Jabulani meeting Khanyisa. Something precious about what you are doing Adine, that tugs at my heart strings every time I watch your wonderful videos. Thank you so very much.
I think he remembers when he was that little and how afraid he was. I'm so glad our baby girl met the elephant King of the herd first. She was such a brave little girl. She stuck her little trunk right out too touch his. Simply beautiful!* 😢
Jabulani, may you live long! May you live a healthy life and help produce a few babies along your journey!
This is one of my favorite videos... he was alone for several years, and then joined by a new family. He is so gentle and calm around little Khanyisa.
Jabulani was the first Elephant that shared Khanyisa's feelings and story with all the other jabulani Elephants. I love him.
I love Jubalani. He was so sweet with Khynasia and now with baby boy Phaebini. He stands tall and handsome among the gentle giants.
Jabulani shared his home with the herd rescued from Zimbabwe. How’s that for hospitality!
Jabu is so beautiful 😍 I love his sweet spirit.
He is so powerful and majestic! 🇺🇸
Such a beautiful creature Jabulani; gentle and so dignified. He embodies all one could hope for in a mature elephant. I'm touched by the way he visits and watches the orphans from over the fence. I think he's well aware that these youngsters are going through a difficult time, and he remembers his own journey.
Oh my. I Loved when tiny Khanyisa reached up to Jabulani with her little trunk, and Jabu was gentle with her. So sweet. ♥️🐘♥️
I love this video so much. ( October 2023 ❤)
Jabulani is very very intelligent and with that he seems to p/u on the nuiances that others may not pick up on. He it seems to me is very aware that Khanysia is like he was when he first arrived at the orphanage. He seems to have such compassion for Khanysia and that is so unusual for a bull to show this to a baby elephant. It is a magical post in that tiny tiny trunk reaching for Jabulani just about got me crying. It is so so touching how Jabulani just stands patiently for Khanysia to reach out
Jabulani is just so handsome! Adine, your Mum would be so proud of the dashing young bull that he has become; so caring and mindful of everyone especially Khanyisa when she spent most of her time in the nursery healing. 😍
I really enjoyed learning about Jabulani’s back story! Beautiful Bull.!!🐘💕
Loving Adine what a wonderful video with little Khanyisa keepers are such fine people you are a great team for make the elephants happy and healthty. Thank you so much.
Thank -you Adine for sharing this wonderful video of Jabulani. Brought me to tears. Thank you and all the caretaker's for all that you do for these precious souls.
Jabulani: you are Magnificent!
I am crying at the beauty of this. I love these elephants. Thank you so much for your love and care of these sensitive, beautiful ellies.
Love the image of Jabu and Adine! Such a loving pic🥰