Cheetah Photo Safari
An exclusive opportunity to witness an African drama like no other. Spend 2
days tracking cheetah on foot, following them as
they live out their natural lives. Hunt with the
worlds fastest land mammal, hiding as they stalk,
keeping low until they start the final charge.
The day will start shortly before sunrise as
we head out to locate the cheetah. The cheetahs are fitted with radio transmitters
which we use to monitor the cheetahs position for their own safety/research
purposes. As we approach the cheetahs the radio signal from their transmitters
will become louder until we are within meters of them. Once we are within sight
of the cheetah we will observe them as few others have ever done before.
The tracking safaris are a focused, in depth
experience which will stay with you for many years after. We conduct the tracking
safari with utmost sensitivity and professionalism to ensure the cheetahs well
being as well as our guest’s safety.
The photographic opportunities are of excellent
quality, presenting the photographer with many interesting and unique situations
to capture on film. Cheetahs are regular hunters and there is a very good chance
that you will be able to witness this most natural event first hand.
By being a part of our tracking safaris you are helping us fund our work with
these and other large predators on our reserve.
Didingwe Bush Camp.
Our tented
bush
camp was founded under a tall Knob Thorn thicket
on an 18 000 acre private game reserve in the Limpopo
Province. Each tent is set on a wooden deck and
is en-suite. It was designed and hand built to bring
our guests as close to Africa as possible without
compromising safety and comfort.
The camp has 4 en-suite tents which ensures complete
exclusivity. By limiting the number of guests in
camp, all our guests are assured a personal experience
which, together with the cheetah tracking on foot,
cannot be found anywhere else.
Dinner is served under the stars or privately
on your deck. Breakfast is often prepared at different locations in the bush
after a morning tracking the cheetah. All meals are lovingly prepared and are
a mix of African and international dishes.
Didingwe Bush Camp has a rustic charm which
encourages an atmosphere of laid back relaxation…the way Africa was meant
to be experienced.
Conservation.
We are committed to the conservation of our
land and its wildlife. We are continually pioneering new concepts in wildlife
conservation and are actively involved in many relocation projects. As part
of our approach to conservation, we are investigating different ways in which
technology can help us achieve our goals. We are also promoting conservation
in our local communities by starting community based education programs for
schools etc.
Our new research department will focus on gathering
valuable information on the predators inhabiting our reserve as well as the
surrounding areas. This information will help us to better understand these
predators thereby aiding their conservation. We using radio transmitters to
assist us in monitoring certain target species. We intend to use the data to
prove the impact the local predators actually have on the area.
Active Conservation Adventures.
Active Conservation Adventures invites guests
to join us on selected “dart and collar” or other research/relocation
projects. By participating in one of these projects, the guest will not only
be a part of a truly rewarding experience but will also directly contribute
to the success of that specific project by providing much needed funding for
the project.
Different projects will become available if and when the need arises. Projects
available at present include:
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Hyena dart and collar project
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Leopard dart and collar project
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Buffalo dart and collar project
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Rhino relocation