Born Free wildlife holiday in South Africa
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Our foundation works closely with Shamwari – the private game reserve which you will visit on this holiday. Many of our rescued Big Cats are sent to Shamwari for lifetime care, as they are no longer conditioned to survive in the wild. Our holidays to South Africa allow you the opportunity to experience whale watching in a responsible and ethical way. Legislation is in effect to ensure that whales are not disturbed. Only a few boats are allowed access to the whales at any given time, and only within limited areas. When boats get near the whales, engines will be cut and the whales will be free to swim up to the boats at their own will. Whales by nature are curious mammals, and they will usually come very close on their explorations.
Those going on this holiday will have the opportunity to visit our two centers located on the reserve, where they will get the chance to meet the rescued Big Cats themselves. Guests will be personally shown around by the staff at the centers, who will be able to answer any questions, and tell them about life at Shamwari, and ways that they can help local conservation efforts. A large donation will be made on behalf of each paying customer – at no additional cost to them – to help with the continual care and rehabilitation of the Big Cats, at the Shamwari game reserve.
Community
Shamwari Game Reserve is concerned with preserving a vanishing way of life. It dates back to a time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, and it boasts five eco-systems, enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. Shamwari’s highly trained game rangers accompany guests on game drives, where they will introduce them to current research and conservation projects. Groups are small to reduce the impact on nature areas visited. The reserve has a wildlife research team, as well as an anti –poaching unit.
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