From January to August 2013 about 5257 invasive pine trees and 7453 invasive black wattles were removed from Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape by the Kariega Conservation Volunteers. In addition, about 4680 'miracle trees' (Spekboom) were planted!
Blankets for the Kenton soup kitchen and community centre run by the Meals on Wheels organisation. Old blankets were supplied from Kariega's old game drive vehicles and from guests who heard about need in the community. Thanks to all who made this possible!
Blanket collection at Kariega Game Reserve
The last of a four part blog on the poaching of Thandi and Themba at Kariega Game Reserve South Africa, of the people closest to them, and of their path to recovery and struggle in the fight against poaching.
Thandi's Story - Part IV - Kariega Game Reserve
Part III in a four part blog on the poaching of Thandi and Themba at Kariega Game Reserve, of the people closest to them, and of their path to recovery and struggle in the fight against poaching. Written by local journalist, Lauren Flynn.
Thandi's Story - Part III - Kariega Game Reserve
Part II in a four part blog about the poaching of Thandi and Themba at Kariega Game Reserve, of the people closest to them, and of their path to recovery and struggle in the fight against poaching. Written by local journalist, Lauren Flynn.
Thandi's Story - Part II - Kariega Game Reserve
This story is about the poaching of three rhinos at Kariega, but it is also a story about the people on the ground and their involvement in the treatment of these animals and their part in the desperate fight against poaching. The story has been broken up into four parts which we will be sharing with you over the next few days.
Thandi's Story - Part I - Kariega Game Reserve
Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape South Africa recently had a very fun and unique guest to visit - Freek from a Dutch children's TV programme called 'Freek in het Wild' - a very upbeat documentary style show for kids exploring the wonders of nature and interesting wild animals.
Freek in het wild - Dutch kids TV to Kariega Game Reserve
Jacques de Klerk is a great local photographer who is also doing his Masters in Environmental Management - assessing species diversity in areas of black wattle and in cleared areas. While Jacques once worked as the Kariega Conservation Volunteers Co-ordinator from 2008-2010, he now spends part of his time on Kariega Game Reserve researching for his thesis.
Wildlife Photography and Conservation at Kariega
Kariega guest Emanuela Caligiuri recently spent two days on safari at Kariega Game Reserve South Africa, and shared with us some amazing photos of a wide range of big game animals such as giraffe, lion, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, antelope, zebra, hippo, tortoise and more.
Guest photos - Wildlife at Kariega Game Reserve
Children of all ages are welcome at Kariega Game Reserve Main Lodge and a midday programme is available on request from your ranger which includes exciting and educational activities such as guided trails, tracking, learning about survival skills and more. Recently the Van der Naedt family joined us at Main Lodge and sent us this lovely review of their children's experience and their time as a family at the reserve. Thank you for sharing Yvonne and the Von Tol family!