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Wildlife
Wildlife Behind the Scenes 9 Days
A unique insight into wildlife and bush conservation, working with vets, researchers and ecologists
This safari provides an amazing opportunity to learn about the challenges of conserving Africas greatest wildlife species. During our visit to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary we observe the chimps in semi-wild surroundings and shadow veterinarians at work. At a nearby elephant sanctuary, we interact closely with the African elephant and find many of the myths that surround these gentle giants soon dispelled. We gain firsthand knowledge of reptile veterinary practice at Khama Reptile Park and learn general wildlife conservation techniques at Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. At a private wildlife reserve we work with researchers to monitor an elephant population and gain bush-tracking skills and an understanding of dart guns and other wildlife immobilisation techniques. Several open-vehicle game drives in search of the coveted Big Five offer a more traditional wildlife experience to cap off this amazing conservation safari.
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Behind the Scenes
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(sat) arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to hotel. travel to Jane Goodall institute chimpanzee Sanctuary. private guided tour of facility. Behind-the-scenes look into veterinary and animal management procedures. afternoon discussion on wildlife immobilisation. Morning at elephant sanctuary. afternoon departure for Moholoholo Wildlife rehabiliation Centre. short game drive on the reserve. early morning bushwalk followed by private tour of rehabilitation centre. afternoon guided tour of Khama reptile park. rehabilitation centre observation (veterinary schedule permitting) before continuing to tented camp in timbavati Game reserve. Late afternoon game drive. Morning bushwalk followed by tracking skills lesson. evening game drive. Learn about elephant conservation work. track collared elephants using telemetry. early evening game drive. final game drive or walk. travel to Johannesburg where trip ends this afternoon (sun). day 4 day 5
Trip deTailS
GRadE WiLdLiFE & WiLdERnESS inclusions peregrine tour leader/specialist veterinarian, arrival transfer, transport, meals, game activities, entrance fees. accommodation 1 night comfortable hotel, 2 nights chalet 3 nights permanent tented camp, 2 nights lodge. Meals 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners. other this tour includes financial contributions to the research and conservation projects visited. Group size Minimum 6, maximum 9 trip code pfBs. trip dates starts and finishes Johannesburg
2008 Start 12 apr Finish 20 apr 2008 Start Finish 16 aug 24 aug 2008 Start Finish 01 nov 09 nov
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Price from Johannesburg Conservation contribution single supplement optional carbon offset payment:
£2075 £80 £160 £2
download detailed trip notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pfbs
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