Elephantback safaris
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Elephantback safaris ensure an unforgettable and surreal African experience. There is no better way of interacting with the wilderness and wildlife of Africa. An elephantback safari is more than just learning about and becoming familiar with one of Africa's most stately, intelligent mammals - the African Elephant. It is a luxurious adventure of relaxed interaction with the herd, enjoying the wilds of Africa and getting aquainted with these gentle giants in a meaningful way.
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On the back of Africa's gentle giants, you will be seated on a comfortable canvas covered saddle, mounted behind an experienced and knowledgeable elephant handler. You will discover, the elephants enjoy the ride as much as you do! From this lofty vantage point, you will be able to view game in close proximity as the elephants move silently in single file through the bush. Generally the game is not aware of your presence as you gently 'float' through the wilds of Africa in the company of Africa's finest traveling companions. Elephants may stamp, charge and trumpet when frightened or annoyed, but the normal forms of communication may be a gentle touch. This unique interaction between man and beast is not to be missed.
Operators: Camp Jabulani in Kapama Private Game Reserve. The Rock Lodge in the Waterberg
Hunting
Hunting as a form of tourism contributes greatly to
South Africa's economy as a whole. (According to information on www.phasa.co.za some 70,000 jobs have been created on game farms and directly from professional hunting, for example). As a result,
hunting also contributes enormously to the revenue generated by tourism in the individual provinces. Limpopo is a particular case in point since a great deal of hunting takes place here. Income from trophy
hunting in Limpopo in turn finances conservation efforts in the province.
Alldays (in the Zoutpansberg Region) is a small town that, along with the towns of Vivo, Musina and Dendron, serve an extensive area of private game and hunting farms. Prolific game - including the 'Big Five' - excellent accommodation and good hunting facilities attract many domestic and international trophy hunters. Trophy hunting is the only type of hunting that is lawfully income-generating. Only older bulls of antelope (those with the largest horns), for example, are hunted as trophies to avoid disrupting the balance of nature.
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Hunting in South Africa is strictly regulated and controlled by the Professional Hunters' Association (PHASA), which established a Wildlife Conservation Fund in 1999. The fund's mission is "to establish a financial resource which will be used to assist PHASA and the professional hunting industry in its efforts to promote and maintain the wise consumptive use of the natural resources of South Africa".
Musina
Situated 10 km south of Musina, this reserve boasts an unrivalled concentrations of wilderness features such as the legendary baobab tree, numerous species of game and the internationally renowned Sand river Gneiss.
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Timbavati
This part of South Africa’s bushveld region is regarded as truly unspoiled and merits recognition as truly wild land - asposed to the “restored” and “restocked” lands commonly found elsewhere. Well stocked with members of the “big Five” fraternity and an array of other mamal species. Timbavati is famous for privately owned lodges such as Ngala and Motswari in the north of the reserve. It is also famous for its White Lions.
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Coach House / Agatha Spa
The Agatha Spa has saunas, a steam room, a gym and offers a wide range of spa and beauty treatments.
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Old Coach Road, Agatha. Tel: +27 (0) 15 306 8000
Website:www.coachhouse.co.za
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