Could you distinguish giraffe dung from that of impala, baboon or wild dog? Or rattle off the feeding habits of the white-tailed mongoose? Could you root out edible plants or find water in the driest parts of the African bush? At South Africa’s Sabi Wildlife Reserve, 310 miles east of Johannesburg in Kruger National Park, experienced trackers will teach safarigoers the basics of bush survival, game tracking and management on a four-day ranger training expedition in one of Africa’s richest natural environments. Based in a tent camp in the heart of the bush, small groups of visitors learn tracking and spoor identification skills, shooting, off-road driving, bush survival, astronomy and orienteering. Gaining an understanding of animal and plant behavior greatly enhances the African safari experience. Besides, you never know when you’ll need to know how to plot your direction from a termite mound, or how to track a three-ton rhino.
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If you are on a guided African safari, your chances of encountering problems are minimal. Tour operators make it their business to know the areas they travel in thus reducing risk to travellers. Krugerpark eco system consists of 5 zones, which attract different wildlife according to the vegetation and climate. The Kruger National Park is generally flat to gently undulating, with average height of 260 metres (853 feet) above sea level, with its most mountainous areas being along the eastern boundary, formed by the Lebombo Mountains. Sixteen distinct landscapes detailed below, provide a multitude of habitats for the Kruger Park's inhabitants. Find more about Kruger National Park & South Africa Attractions.
Ecotraining teaches aspiring safari guides in the ways of eco-tourism. Courses touch on everything from plant identification to animal tracking to rifle handling. Staying in Kruger National Park or one of the surrounding private game reserves is ideal during a visit to South Africa. The safari and game lodges range from artistically elegant to super luxurious with en-suite bathroom facilities. The expert game rangers whisk you off on game drives and walking safaris, tracking the wildlife in their natural habitat. This programme is accredited by the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa and takes place at 2 camps, which collectively open their doors to 66 000 hectares of stunning wilderness landscapes teeming with game, including Elephant, Rhino, Lion and Leopard as well as antelope and a huge diversity of birds.
Siyabona Africa Travel (Pty) Ltd strive to present the destination to our travellers in such a manner that your discovery of Africa exceeds your personal travel needs. Siyabona Africa Travel (Pty) Ltd is the Members of CapeTown Tourism - accredited safari tour operators. In order to provide this, Siyabona Africa has affiliated itself with only reputable service providers: • Ability to be flexible and to react to change • Extensive network of travel service providers • experienced and professional staff will listen attentively to your needs and desires as they prepare a set of customized services designed to make your trip or event a success. • Romantic Lodge Safari• Luxury Safari• Family Lodge Safari • Typical Daily Programme for Students allows for hours of time spent in the field interpreting the ecology and enjoying a wildlife experience.• Private Concession Lodging• Lodging & Camping • Satellite Camps• Bush Lodges & Camps• 7 day Horse Trail & Safari• 8 day Safari for Disabled• Eco Training Course• Hot Air Ballooning• Kruger Park 4x4 Trails• Wilderness Trails• Specialist Photographic safaris, family safari packages, group tours and corporate incentive trips.
Contact Siyabona Africa Travel (Pty)Ltd For Kruger National Park : South Africa Safari
Tel: (+27) 21 422 3111
Fax: (+27) 21 424 1036
Email: krugerpark@siyabona.com
Website: http://www.krugerpark.co.za/
Bowker Safaris is a family operation established in 1970 which conducts safaris throughout South Africa. Specialize in Hunting Safaris and other types of African safaris. Offer various sightseeing trips around South Africa such as:
In Cape Town – Table Mountain, Robben Island, the meeting of the oceans at Cape Point, penguins at Boulder Beach, a winelands tour and diving with sharks.
In the Mpumalanga area – the Kruger National Park.
In the Kwazulu/Natal region – the Battlefield Experience, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Shakaland where you can experience Zulu culture.
Bowker Safaris
E Mail: info@bowkersafaris.co.za
Telephone: 27 46 6227612
Web: http://www.bowkersafaris.co.za/
Jock Safari lodge is situated in the Big Five area of the Kruger National Park at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers, half way between Skukuza and Malelane. It is approximately 35 km to the Skukuza airstrip and 150km to the Kruger International Mpumulanga airport in Nelspruit. With an estimated 34 different species of Amphibians in Kruger, Jock Safari Lodge ranks as one of the best places for Frogging Safaris. Froggers are issued head lights, nets and gum boots and set out after dark. Frogs are caught and identified, and then released back into their habitat. Jock Safari Lodge Offer: • 6000 hectare, private concession within the world renowned Kruger National Park • Only 6 guests per game vehicle • Walking safaris to some of the oldest Bushmen rock art in Africa (approx 3000 years old) • Game drives and walks
• Pilgrims Rest Spa • Birdwatching • Rock Art • Stargazing
Conract Jock Safari Lodge
Tel: +27 (0)41 407 1000 (Central Reservations)
Fax: +27 (0)41 407 1001,
Tel: +44 (0)1483 425 465 (UK & Ireland Reservations)
Toll Free: 1877 354 2213 (North America Reservations)
Website: http://www.jocksafarilodge.com/
Having been in conservation for over 20 years, Todd is dedicated to the success of his Safaris through attention to detail. Todd was born in Zambia and spent his youth in Zimbabwe for 18 years, where hunting and fishing, together with falconry, was his way of life. Since 1985, Todd has lived in Southern Africa and has been totally committed to wildlife and conservation, both as a Professional Hunter and Guide, throughout well-known "Big Five" wildlife areas. SafariBound S.A. has compiled some of the most unique, sort after packages available on the African Safari Hunting market. Prime Big Game Hunting area between Gona Re Zhou National Park (Zimbabwe) and Kruger National Park. We are proud to say that Sengwe safari area undoubtedly produces some of Africa's largest Elephant and Buffalo Trophies. Plains Game Hunting in South Africa includes a full 10day hunting safari for trophy animals. Based in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, this package makes the most of the abundance of plains game available in the area. Stalking the cunning zebra through dappled thornveld, or quietly creeping through maize fields waiting for guineafowl to flight, this safari will show you all sides of Africa's unique safari experiences. Also provide premier wing shooting areas provide it all for the enthusiasts.
Contact Todd Lutman for Safari Bound SA
Mobile: +27 82 419 7486
E-Mail: todd@safaribound.co.za
Website: http://www.safaribound.co.za/