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	•  Kruger Park declares WAR on Poachers
	•  Cape Town Halal Tour now goes to the Garden Route
	•  Why the Garden Route is fast becoming the Adventure Capital of South Africa
	•  Great White Shark Cage Diving & Scuba Diving Tours in Cape Town & Zululand
	•  Six new Routes designed for the Self Drive Traveller
	•  Cape Town - Garden Route  Adventure Tour

  

NEW ! Affordable Garden Route Tour   NEW ! Affordable Kruger Park Tour   NEW ! Affordable Cape Town Tour

		Kruger Park Declares War on Poachers The Kruger National Park has declared a war on poaching, as many enter the park armed, jeopardising the lives of rangers and wildlife. Anti-poaching initiatives remain the Kruger National Park’s top priority, as the national park has declared war on the problem that often leads to the unfortunate death of both man and wildlife. “It’s war. Poachers are coming in armed and they want to get their horn or tusk. They are willing to risk their lives and if we get in their way, they are willing to end our lives,” said Andrew Desmet, Section Ranger at KNP.   Last month, a Kruger ranger was shot during a shootout with an alleged poaching group, and subsequently died on the way to the hospital. The rangers had been tracking the alleged poachers, supported by the K9 unit. Another challenge faced by the park, is that of the rangers willing to work with poachers for money. “The constant battle is the enemy within. You have to keep an eye on the guys and watch their lifestyle.” He said lives were being lost and career-stopping injuries were not uncommon. Furthermore, families are left destitute. “It is a dangerous occupation and, sadly, not enough is being done by the tourism industry at large to protect our rangers across Africa.” He said one way people could make a difference was to sponsor Africa’s rangers through an initiative called Ranger Protect, a joint ventureby SATIB Brokers &the Game Rangers Association of Africa.  As a section ranger, Desmet is responsible for managing the area in Letaba. He is also a ranger pilot. “Aircraft are a fantastic tool to have for a ranger on the ground… It’s an aerial asset to use that is affordable. Lots of reserves have some sort of aerial support these days, especially for anti-poaching,” said Desmet. The park currently has three ultra-light aircraft operating in the area. The aircraft flies every day for a minimum of two hours and a maximum of six hours a day, depending on what is happening on the ground. “Our focus now is anti-poaching because that is our priority. We need to get a proper lid on the poaching, and I think we are doing a sterling job. The visibility of the aircraft deters poachers from coming in,” he added. Over 360 suspected rhino poachers have, in the past six months, been handed varying sentences according to the park. Courtesy - Travel Trade Update   e

		Cape Town  &  Garden Route Halal Tour - 7 Days The Cape is intricately connected to Muslim history and offers a wide variety of top Halal restaurants, accommodation and activities catering for families that abide by Islamic religious and lifestyle practices. Accommodation is in three or four star Guest Houses, Lodges or Apartments and includes daily Beakfasts, Dinners and Lunches as per itinerary. Visit Robben Island, Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront   Experience a Big Five Safari in an open 4X4 vehicles Tour Oudtshoorn &  visit the Cango Caves &  Ostrich Ranch Visit Knysna, Wilderness and Mossel Bay See the detailed itinerary and rates click    HERE

 

		Affordable Cape Town Tour  - 4 days Enjoy four days exploring the exotic city of Cape Town, the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Wine-lands. Highlights include:    •   Accommodation in the heart of the Waterfront    •  Table Mountain and Robben Island    •  Cape of Good Hope and the African Penguin Colony    •  Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour in the Cape Wine-lands    •   Free Guided Walking tours of the Bo-Kaap & the Waterfront    To see the full itinerary and rates click  Here

 

		Explore The Garden Route - 4 Days Enjoy four days exploring the Garden Route. Two nights are spent at the Knysna Waterfront and one  in Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich Capital of the world. Highlights Include:    •  The Cango Caves,  an Ostrich Ranch and Wine Tasting   •  Visit  Knysna, Plettenberg Bay,  Natures Valley &  Wilderness   •  Drive over mountain passes and explore the forests & lakes   •  Take a boat cruise to Seal Island in Mossel Bay   • See ancient giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees.    To see the full itinerary and rates click  Here

 

		Affordable Kruger Park Tour - 4 Days The Safari Camp is situated near Hoedspruit  or  Hazyview in the Greater Kruger Region.  Big 5 Game Drives in  open 4X4 safari vehicles  are conducted by experienced rangers. Highlights Include:   •  Enjoy 3 nights at a Private Game Lodge.   •  Two Full Day game drives in the Kruger National Park.   •  A Shuttle  offers transfers from JHBI Airport to the lodges.   • Affordable overnight accommodation  near the airport.    To see the full itinerary and rates click  Here