Honorary Rangers
'Mokhohlolo' - a Wilderness Experience in the Kruger National Park
August 2005
The mission of Honorary Rangers is to provide dynamic and practical support to the South African National Parks in achieving their mission, which is to acquire and manage a system of National Parks that represent the indigenous wildlife, landscapes and flora significant of South Africa for the pride and benefit of the Nation.
Come and join us for an exclusive 4-day behind the scenes experience in Kruger National Park as no tourist can ever experience. This is a real walk on the wild side!
The Counter Poaching Unit of Honorary Rangers have arranged two weekends and one mid-week excursion to Mokhohlolo wilderness area to raise funds for the protection of our wildlife heritage. The dates for the two weekends are 11th to 14th August and 18th to 21st August 2005. A special midweek from the 15th to 18th August 2005 can be arranged for an exclusive group and transport arrangements will be advised.
Your adventure begins with a flight to Skukuza from Lanseria on a fully restored historic SAA DC3 Dakota. The cost, inclusive of return air flight, accommodation in rustic tented camp, meals, alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages, and all activities is R 7 900 per head.
Mokhohlolo is a dam in the Kruger, roughly 20km north of Crocodile Bridge in a pristine wilderness area away from any tourist activity. We erect a rustic tented camp at the dam exclusively for these trips.
All proceeds after the costs are utilised by Honorary Rangers to equip our game rangers in their endeavors to prevent poaching activities in our national parks. We also supply equipment to the game capture and relocation units.
The weekend’s activities include:
- A helicopter flip over Kruger
- A game capture
- Bush walks with qualified rangers
- Day & night drives
- A demonstration on poaching techniques used by poachers
This is a wonderful and cost effective opportunity for customer entertaining, team building, staff incentives etc. Come and experience a real wilderness adventure, interacting with our game capture team and the game rangers.
There are a maximum of 20 guests per trip.
Please note that reservations will only be confirmed on payment. Payments are to be made to:
SANParks Honorary Rangers, Johannesburg Region
Standard Bank: Account No 002527693
Branch Code: 5205
Please fax a copy of your deposit slip to: J Turner +27 (0)11 615 3008
For more detailed information contact John Turner:
+27 (0)11 615 2984 or +27 (0)82 457 3577 or johnturn@iafrica.com
Mokholhlolo Itinerary:
Thursday/Monday - Day 1:
- 09:00 Passengers report to Lanseria Departure lounge
- 09:40 Board Aircraft
- 10:00 Depart for Skukuza KNP
- 11:30 Arrive Skukuza Airport
- 12:00 Depart on a game drive to Mokhohlolo Tented Camp
- 14:00 Settle in and Lunch at Mokhohlolo Camp
- 16:00 Game drive and Sundowners
- 19:30 Dinner
- 20:45 Night Game Drive
Friday/Tuesday - Day 2:
- 05:00 Reveille
- 06:30 Light Breakfast
- 07:00 Depart for Game Capture Rendezvous/Helicopter flip
- 12:00 Return to Mokhohlolo for brunch
- 15:00 Bush Walk
- 17:00 Sundowners
- 19:30 Dinner
- 20:45 Night Game Drive
Saturday/Wednesday - Day 3:
- 05:00 Reveille
- 06:30 Light Breakfast
- 08:00 Address to Guests by Ken Maggs & Don English (counter poaching unit)
- 09:00 Poaching Exhibition
- 11:30 Brunch at Mokholhlolo
- 14:00 Visit Hippo Pools
- 15:00 Bush Walk
- 17:00 Sundowners
- 19:30 Dinner
- 20:45 Night Drive
Sunday/Thursday - Day 4:
- 06:00 Reveille
- 06:30 Breakfast
- 07:00 Bush Walk
- 09:30 Brunch
- 11:30 Depart for Skukuza
- 12:15 Arrive Skukuza Airport
- 12:30 Board Aircraft
- 13:00 Depart for Lanseria
- 14:30 Arrive Lanseria Airport
All accommodation is at Mokhohlolo Tented Camp
All meals are served at the camp.
Maximum luggage weight per passenger - 10 kg (Must be soft)
Please note that due to varying circumstances this itinerary may change
Chairman:
J Turner, P O Box 40367, Cleveland 2022
E-Mail: johnturn@iafrica.com
Telephone: (011) 615-2984 B / (011) 615-4290 H Fax: (011) 615-3008
Cell: 082-457-3577
Deputy Chairman:
S Botha, P O Box 6811, Westgate 1734
E-Mail : sbotha@clover.co.za
Telephone: (011) 472-2572 B / (011) Fax: (011) 471-1509
Cell: 082 456-8012
Secretary:
M Stafford, P O Box 529, Fontainebleau 2032
E-Mail: counterpoaching@mweb.co.za
Telephone: (011) 793-2706 (B/H) Fax: (011) 791-3832