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White Rhino Back in the Wild after care
In 2018 the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre received three orphaned rhinos in its care and well over a year later they were ready to be back in the wild.
The Shamwari Virtual Game Drive Experience That Helps Neighbouring Communities
14 December 2020 | PUBLISHED BY admin
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year with plenty of plot twists nobody had seen coming. The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone around the world in some capacity – some more so than others. Shamwari’s Head Ranger, Andrew Kearney, took it upon himself to bring the bush to the homes of thousands during lockdown with his virtual game drive initiative. Read on to discover how the virtual tourism initiative has helped rural communities in the Eastern Cape, learn about our real-life game drives, as well as bush walks and more. Virtual Game Drives at Shamwari Private Game Reserve It is
Read MoreWhy Shamwari is Perfect for Safari Friend and Family Weekend Getaways
Weekend getaways are good for the soul. Times have been tough and stress levels have been at a peak for most of us during the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa has been on lockdown for months and inter-provincial and intra-provincial leisure travel has finally been approved for locals. Now more than ever, people are looking to travel to get away from the city and escape the confines of their homes. The Benefits of Weekend Getaways A weekend getaway or just a holiday of a few days long can do wonders in improving your health and well-being, whether it be with your
White Rhino Back in the Wild after care
In 2018 the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre received three orphaned rhinos in its care and well over a year later they were ready to be back in the wild.
Ranger David Fraser Embarks on a Ranger Ride for Rhino Awareness
In October, David will be travelling from Shamwari to the Kalahari, on a motorbike to raise awareness about the rhino poaching epidemic.
Shamwari’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre With Heart
Wildlife rehabilitation involves treating and caring for injured, orphaned or sick wild animals in preparation for their eventual release. The importance of wildlife rehabilitation is paramount so that as many animals as possible can be returned to the wild. There they can continue to play their roles in the greater ecosystem. Vulnerable and endangered animals need a safe space to recover and Shamwari aims to be that special place. The Significance of Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centres in South Africa There are numerous wild animal rehabilitation centres situated throughout South Africa that provide sanctuary to ill, injured, orphaned and abandoned wild
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