"On earth, there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it" - Jules Renard
Featured image captured by Christof Shoeman of Rockfig Safari Lodge
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Hi Subscribers,
After much anticipation, here is our Timbavati Telegraph for August 2020.
A month full of action-packed experiences as well as heartwarming moments, the reserve gives back not only to its wildlife but also to the people. The knock-on economic effects of the Covid19 pandemic showing within our tourism sector, it is now an opportunity for you as a South African to make the difference. Buy local, support local and discover your beautiful country.
Our lodges are offering incredible domestic specials so do no miss out. We are awaiting your visit, to reconnect with the Timbavati and act as a contributor to making the tourism sector survive.
Our friends, fans and supporters, please remember to not cancel your planned trip, postpone it.
Any humble contribution to a charity of your choice makes all the difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
#staysafe, #stayhome, #dontcancelpostpone #supportwildlife #supportpeople #timbavati #timbavatifoundation
Remember to tell your friends & family to subscribe to our Timbavati Telegraph by simply going onto our new and improved website at www.timbavati.co.za and wait for the pop up, alternatively see the News page and sign up there.
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Ecological & Conservation Matters
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Elephant Collaring:
#WorldElephantDay is celebrated every year on the 12th of August. It is a day whereby we are able to create awareness of the incredible giants and show the connected and collaborative efforts that we all go through in order to protect this species.
The Timbavati is proud to support a great NGO such as Elephants Alive who go through great lengths to protect these magnificent mammals. During the month, the Timbavati and other partners assisted in the recollaring of three iconic elephant bulls, General, Gower & Proud, who provide informative data on their home ranges and movements throughout the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA). A big thank you to all who were involved on the day. Your conservation efforts go a long way!
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Rhino Rescue:
A sad day for the Timbavati as a young rhino calf needed to be captured and taken through to Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary. The mother was sadly another poaching victim. This young rhino calf of only 2 months, would not be able to survive on his own, however we feel comforted by the fact that he is now in good hands.
Do follow the Care for Wild Facebook page to receive updates on this calf's progress.
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Global Conservation Corps Blog - Becoming a Ranger: Annetjie Mkansi Shares Her Story
We are extremely proud of this young lady and her determination to go beyond all limits. In a male dominant field, she has proven that she will stop it at nothing to be able to protect wildlife which she loves so dearly.
For those who may not know her, Annetjie is one of the Timbavati's Central Control Room Operators who recently had the opportunity to take on her dreams to become a field ranger. Her successes showed that she was the only lady out of 13 others to make it through this phyical training by the Southern African Wildlife College.
A big thank you to the Global Conservation Corps for supporting her dreams and awaking her self belief and self confidence. She is another strong woman within our industry who we are so excited to see shine.
Well done Annetjie.
Read her story. - https://globalconservationcorps.org/becoming-a-ranger-annejie-mkansi/
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Fund Raising Campaigns:
With several of the reserve's revenue streams drying up due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the reserve is needing your support more than ever.
Your humble donations make the difference!
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Canine heroes -
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve has five highly skilled and trained working dogs. Help us keep these heroes active in the fight against wildlife poaching. Click the support and donate button to read more about this campaign.
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Giving Greens -
By donating to Giving Greens, you can assist in supporting the overall health of our Field Rangers who work tirelessly to keep our wildlife protected. Click the support and donate button to read more about this campaign
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Giving Greens - Project Update
Thanks to the generous donation of the Global Conservation Corps, we have begun with our first netted vegetable garden! We are extremely excited to have fresh produce being provided to our hard-working rangers.
Follow the progress!
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Netted Garden Upgrades:
Growing Greens Progamme - What an exciting week it has been for us! So wonderful to get back out into the school environment and educate the young learners of Chayiwe Primary School about the importance of becoming self sufficient through growing organic vegetable gardens.
Our mother hub has been producing such amazing seedlings, now we can share them with our schools. Karen and Bongani are using their knowledge of water-wise gardening and healthy soil promotion, to actively get these learners involved!
Well done Team!
@ASpringOfHope
Do you want to contribute to this awesome programme? By donating as little as R30.00 you could have 30 seedlings of organic healthy veggies planted at our schools!
Contact us for more info! Foundation@timbavati.co.za
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SAME Netted Garden Extension:
The Timbavati Foundation will be assisting South African Medical Expeditions (SAME) in the extension of their current netted vegetable garden, as well as a new irrigation system, more growing beds and a pressure pump.
The centre is feeding over 150 children a day!
We can't wait to see the finished section!
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Winter Warmers Campaign 2020:
The Lowveld has experienced some of the coldest winter days in years this season, and through the supportive families of the Timbavati, we were able to shed a bit of warmth to those in need through The Timbavati Foundation's winter warmer campaign.
Over the course of a week, the South African Medical Exp (SAME) Children's Centre assisted with distributing preloved children and adult clothing to the vulnerable families in the Sigagula community.
A total of 56 homes were reached of which 280 beneficiaries were provided with warm essential items.
A huge thank you to the Watt-Pringle and Naylor families for the generous donations, as well as to SAME for assisting in the handout and identification of these vulnerable families.
Together we can do more!
Do consider donating to our Foundation during this hard time. See their page for more details on the projects they are running.
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COVID-19 Response projects:
1. Face Masks
We are running a fundraising campaign to raise funds to provide our matrics with washable facemasks so they can safely get on with their education.
Through Nourish, we are supporting a local seamstress to produce these essential PPE items.
See the images below.
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Please consider supporting the Timbavati Foundation? Any humble contribution makes a difference in the lives of many.
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The Timbavati awaits your visit!
With recent news from our president, South Africa is moving into level 2 of lockdown, meaning inter-provincial leisure travel is permitted. The Timbavati is home to a number of magnificent commercial lodges and camps, why not make it your destination of choice for your next getaway.
Check out our website to see our lodges and what they have to offer.
www.timbavati.co.za
Image courtesy of Tanda Tula
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It's our own responsibility as South African's to #savetourism
Book your next trip to the Timbavati!
#Repost @kambakulodges
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After almost 5 months of being closed, we are very excited to be reopening Kambaku Safari Lodge come Friday!!
We look forward to welcoming our guests and sharing this special part of South Africa with them !!
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#Repost @motswari_private
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Leopards and sunsets go hand in hand while on game drive at Motswari. Out in the wilds of the @timbavati_pnr we are lucky enough to witness incredible scenes such as this.
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#Repost @simbavati_safari
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Simbavati
Cheeky, playful and fascinating 🐒
All around the Timbavati you’ll see troops of Vervet Monkeys communing with nature, and with our human community. You can expect some interaction with these playfully mischievous primates as they swing on the trees that shade the beautiful decks of Simbavati River Lodge.
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#Repost @kambakulodges
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An afternoon with two cheetah brothers!
We where very fortunate to spend the most part of yesterday afternoon with two cheetah brothers actively on the hunt.
After two attempts on a family of kudu they eventually managed to bring down a warthog making short work of the unfortunate warthog, but at least a successful hunt for these two speed machines.
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Here is something you don't see every day! Kambaku Lodges finding a cheetah up a tree! Cheetah are more commonly seen on the ground but from time to time they may want to feel what it feels like to be a leopard for a day. Best view in the house.
Watch their video here
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Lodge Staff Food Parcel Drive:
With TERS no longer supporting our industry, we are needing the support more than ever.
The Timbavati Foundation, together with Hlokomela, is assisting 150 lodge staff families with much-needed food parcels. Each food parcel supports up to 4-5 people in a family for over 3 weeks!
Despite the hard times, the lodges assisted in delivering these parcels.
We cannot thank these amazing NGOs enough for their support!
We aim to keep this drive going, as this support is needed now more than ever. Please keep an eye out for our GivenGain page and contribute any humble penny.
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Timbavati Blogs:
A Rare Treat; White Lions of the Timbavati
They always say that when on Safari, you never know what’s around the next corner. Every game drive is different and the anticipation of what’s to come is what makes it so exciting. On a beautiful winters morning, we set out, eager to find some lions.
Read the full blog here - https://timbavati.co.za/a-rare-treat/
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Timbavati Blogs:
Guest Blog - Wonder Woman Monica, Empowering the Youth in the Greater Kruger Communities through Leadership & Skills Development
Throughout the month of August, our country celebrated and championed the woman of today and the vital role they play in our society.
Our guest blogger for August features another 'wonder woman' of our region, Monica Mthabane, who is the Landscape Outreach Coordinator for Conservation South Africa
We hope you are inspired by what this young lady is doing for the youth in the Greater Kruger landscape.
Read her story.
https://timbavati.co.za/guest-blog-wonder-woman-monica-emp…/
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World Ranger Day - 31st July
We celebrate the beautiful women of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve on National Woman's Day.
Your courage and dedication to protecting South Africa's wildlife is commendable. Thank you.
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