Conservation volunteers help to remove Rhino Snare

17th June 2013Wildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator UpdatesShamwari Conservation Experience

Yesterday Anja (Shamwari’s animal monitoring lady) found a white rhino calf with a wire wrapped around its back ankle. We darted the mother first because she would attack anyone who tries to get close to her calf. Then the calf was darted, who went down close to its mom. We removed the wire which turned out to be a snare. . . .

Kariega Conservation Experience – May Update

12th June 2013Wildlife ConservationKariega Game ReserveVolunteer Coordinator Updates

Another month has flown by here at Kariega Game Reserve and as always, it was filled with incredible adventures! We never prepare ourselves for a ‘normal’/’planned’ day here,. . .

Sparsholt College – Shamwari Conservation Experience

14th May 2013Wildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator UpdatesShamwari Conservation Experience

We had the great pleasure of having Sparshalt Agricultural Collage visit Shamwari Wildlife Conservation Experience in April. As usual they spent two weeks with us and not even. . .

White Rhino Darting at Shamwari

30th April 2013Wildlife ConservationShamwari Conservation Experience

Shamwari Game Reserve is about 25 000 hectars in size (that is 25 000 rugby fields for those who don’t know). Because it is so large it is. . .

Buffalo capture and testing – Shamwari Conservation Experience

9th April 2013Wildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator UpdatesShamwari Conservation Experience

The last two weeks have been fully dedicated to buffalo capture. Winter is on our door step and that means game sales! Shamwari is a privately owned Game. . .