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  Rhino Tracking in South Africa: The South African
rhino - whilst massively powerful with a foreboding presence, is still endearing to
most animal lovers. Although the rhino weighs in at around 2 tons and stands approximately
1.8m tall, it is far from cumbersome and slow. The South African rhino can reach speeds of
up to 60km/hr over short distances! Unfortunately this incredible animal has been under
threat and the South African rhino population declined from about 65 000 in 1970 to a mere
2 400 in 1995. Most of the world’s Black Rhino population occurs in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya and
Zimbabwe.
Hundreds of South African Game Reserves are protecting the few rhinos still left in
their natural habitat. What better way to explore these amazing and delightful animals
than to go on a rhino tracking Safari in South Africa. For successful rhino tracking, you’ll
need to know the basics of animal behaviour as well as the tracks and signs they leave
behind. Individual rhinos can be identified by the distinctive random pattern of cracks
that show up in their spoor. This allows trackers to track individual rhinos and collect
data on their behaviour and feeding habits.
The Kruger
Park offers Rhino tracking safaris that’ll allow you discover nature’s
hidden wonders in specially tailored walking trails through a 12,000 ha private
wilderness. Highly qualified guides will share their wealth of bush and rhino knowledge
with you from the identification of animals, trees, grasses, insects and birds to the
medicinal uses of plants, folklore and basic tracking and survival skills. Discover the
excitement of, after a while of tracking spoors and clues, finding a pack of rhino in all
their glory. Tinga Game Lodge offer Rhino tracking safaris within the Kruger Park as
well as the most luxurious Kruger
Park Accommodation, fine dining and a wildlife experience second to none.
At Leopard Mountain Game Lodge which is situated within the Zululand
Rhino Reserve, highly skilled rangers will take you on a Rhino Tracking Safari. The
Zululand Rhino Reserve was created in 1995 in a strategic partnership between the World
Wildlife Fund, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and property owners, to provide a haven for the fast
dwindling black rhino population. This is now become the new home for a significant black
rhino population of 21 black rhino and on the 1 April 2006 the Reserve was blessed with
its first beautiful black rhino calf. The founder population introduced into the reserve
will form a breeding pool from which the black rhino, which is 1 of the 10 most endangered
mammals in the world, can recover and increase in number.
Still in KwaZulu Natal, whithin the Pongola Game
Reserve, White Elephant Safari Lodge offers Rhino walks
which are an truly exhilarating experience. Gain an even closer understanding of these
prehistoric mammals, their ways and their battle against extinction. At White Elephant Game Lodge guests will also be offered the opportunity
of participating in the elephant monitoring programme, which is documenting research on
the translocated elephant herds. At Shayamoya Game Lodge (also in the Pongola Game
Reserve), guests can enjoy stretching their legs where they encounter animals and
especially the 'prehistoric looking' rhino on foot. The trails are not strenuous
(enjoyable for all fitness levels).
Weenen Game
Reserve (established in 1974) has become one of the most enjoyable wildlife
enthusiasts’ holiday destination. Its white rhino population exceeds 50, making it
one of the most densely populated rhino reserves in South Africa. For those looking for an
intimate wildlife experience, Weenen Game Reserve offers exciting Rhino tracking in the
company of qualified guides and trackers and guarantees an adrenaline pumping adventure.
Visitors who choose to seek out this amazing animal will have the opportunity to meander
through the shifting vegetation and view other numerous game species that occur in
abundance within this gem of a game park.
South Africa offers you the finest opportunities to go rhino tracking through an abundance
of magnificent wilderness. Spot these awe-inspiring creatures in their natural habitat and
gain true knowledge of all their wonders and characteristics. |
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Leopard Mountain Game Lodge
Leopard Mountain Game Lodge is the ideal getaway where everybody
from the old to the young will enjoy a fascinating experience in the wild. Discover rhino,
leopards and giraffe in the unspoilt wilderness ... |
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South Africa is a very large
and extraordinarily varied land, offering almost unlimited opportunities for adventure
activities of all sorts. You will be spoilt for choice when looking for activities and
leisure pursuits. All nine of South Africa's ... more » |
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The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a
wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the
wildlife of the Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million ha, is unrivalled in the
diversity of its life forms.
There are daily flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza, Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa. Flights,
car hire and tours can be arranged by ... |
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