Safaris

Photographic Safaris:

As we track Africa's large mammals on foot we learn about the ancient art of tracking and uncover some of the behavioural traits of the various animals as we progress along the tracks and signs left by their passing. The excitement of closing in on your quarry and sense of achievement when coming face to face with your quarry is always a highlight.

Informative game drives and walks sharing intimate moments with Africa's wildlife.

Gain insight into their worlds and how evolution has created a complex and interrelated system that remains dynamic and forever changing to given environmental factors.

Collecting plant material and preparing a variety of medicinal, edible and other uses.

Practical navigation excercise in the bush using a map and compass. Learn how to use natural navigation pointers and methods of orienteering in the field. Lost excercise to encourage teamwork, develop instinctive feel for the land and to work under pressure towards a common goal.

Fundamentals of riflecraft, safety with a rifle, ammunition and malfunctions thereof, firing positions are some of the topics covered here. Once competent with the safe operation and use of a rifle, we progress to the practical shoot which includes static and moving targets.

Understand their role in the ecosystem, learn to identify the dominant species and how
they interact with each other.

With some courses we include some practical hands on field work including seepline ecology and rehabilitation and erosion control. These projects contribute significantly to rehabilitating areas which have been dammaged or rendered disfunctional due to man's lack of foresight in the past.

Gain insight into the Timbavati warden's work as a wildlife manager and learn about the management plan of the area. We look at the history of the Timbavati, how funds are generated to finance its operational activities and how management adapts its plan to the environment to maintain and promote biodiversity.

Living and surviving in the bush. Finding water, food and building a shelter are of primary importance. We sleep out under the stars, learning fundemental life saving survival and bushcraft skills. A must for the African Adventurer.

Fire as a Management Tool

Fire as a management tool and natural occurance
that is integral to Savannah ecology.

Artificial Waterholes

Strict waterhole management is vital in any conservation area. We look at the impact of artificial vs natural waterholes on the environment and why waterhole management is so important.

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Tracking


As we track Africa's large mammals on foot we learn about the ancient art of tracking and uncover some of the behavioural traits of the various animals as we progress along the tracks and signs left by their passing. The excitement of closing in on your quarry and sense of achievement when coming face to face with your quarry is always a highlight.

Game Drives


Informative game drives and walks sharing intimate moments with Africa's wildlife.

Animals, Birds & Insects


Gain insight into their worlds and how evolution has created a complex and interrelated system that remains dynamic and forever changing to given environmental factors.

Plants & Their Uses


Collecting plant material and preparing a variety of medicinal, edible and other uses.

Navigation


Practical navigation excercise in the bush using a map and compass. Learn how to use natural navigation pointers and methods of orienteering in the field. Lost excercise to encourage teamwork, develop instinctive feel for the land and to work under pressure towards a common goal.

Riflecraft


Fundamentals of riflecraft, safety with a rifle, ammunition and malfunctions thereof, firing positions are some of the topics covered here. Once competent with the safe operation and use of a rifle, we progress to the practical shoot which includes static and moving targets.

Grasses, Shrubs & Trees


Understand their role in the ecosystem, learn to identify the dominant species and how they interact with each other.

Field Projects


With some courses we include some practical hands on field work including seepline ecology and rehabilitation and erosion control. These projects contribute significantly to rehabilitating areas which have been dammaged or rendered disfunctional due to man's lack of foresight in the past.

Managing Private Conservation Areas adjacent to National Parks


Gain insight into the Timbavati warden's work as a wildlife manager and learn about the management plan of the area. We look at the history of the Timbavati, how funds are generated to finance its operational activities and how management adapts its plan to the environment to maintain and promote biodiversity.

Survival & Bushcraft Skills


Living and surviving in the bush. Finding water, food and building a shelter are of primary importance. We sleep out under the stars, learning fundemental life saving survival and bushcraft skills. A must for the African Adventurer.

Sleep Out Sleep out under the stars in a dry riverbed.
Fire as a Management Tool Fire as a management tool and natural occurance that is integral to Savannah ecology.		Artificial Waterholes Strict waterhole management is vital in any conservation area. We look at the impact of artificial vs natural waterholes on the environment and why waterhole management is so important.
Astronomy Learn the basics of astronomy and view the myriad of constelations of the Southern Hemisphere.		Geology & Soils The geology of the Timbavati and resulting soil types.
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