29 September 2013
Route: Napi - Doispan - Albaseni - Nkambeni - Fiaya loop - Nkambeni
General animals seen:
Giraffe, warthog, impala, vervet monkeys, common duiker, waterbuck, kudu, zebra and hippo's
10 buffalo bulls on the camp road early this morning
Elephant bull eating and while we were sitting watching him we had 4 rhino’s come across and graze right next to him. Great photos of two of the big 5 together.
Multiple sightings of elephant and buffalo throughout our drive today.
On our way back to camp we came across 2 male lions walking on albaseni heading towards the doispan junction.
On fiaya loop we had a sable bull in the drainage line grazing just a couple of meters off the road.
Great sightings of rhino on the afternoon drive.
On our return to camp we had 3 elephant bulls just outside of the camp entrance.
Hopefully weather clears up tomorrow and we can get some good cat sightings.
At the moment very cold and rainy
30 September 2013
Route: Voortrekker - S118 - little jock - H3 - Napi - Nkambeni
General animals seen today were:
Kudu, giraffe, zebra, warthog, waterbuck, common duiker, steenbok and hippos
Large herd of elephant just past the first historical sight on Voortrekker
Regular rhino sightings throughout the day.
Female leopard with a impala kill in a apple leaf tree 10m off the road. Spent 45mim with her and guest could get great photos
We got a honey badger 400m down boulders exit
3 Tsesabee just after shitlhave dam on napi road
No lions today but will try for them tomorrow.
Weather clearing up slowly but could be good tomorrow
1 October 2013
Route: Napi - tshokwane - H10 - Eloff
General sightings:
Giraffe,zebra,common duiker, steenbok, waterbuck, buffalo, chackma baboon, vervet monkey, bushbuck, kudu,sable, nyala, tsesabee, hippos and crocodiles
Female hyena feeding her two pups on the side of the road just after transport access road on napi
Huge herds of elephant on the H10
1 honey badger looking for something to eat on H10
1 male cheetah on H10 at molondozi turn off
1 lioness at lubeylubey bridge just lying on the rock enjoying the sun after the last two days of rain
Large herds of elephant on ellof crossing over to have a drink of water
Further to this napi was rather quiet all the way back to camp
Will try for a nice male lion tomorrow morning.
Keep watching for more updates!
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Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Five Heavily Armed Suspected Rhino Poachers Arrested
Five heavily armed suspected rhino poachers were arrested after a gun battle in the heart of greater Pretoria, in Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
One of the suspects was out on bail after being charged with rhino poaching in Potchefstroom earlier this year.
The suspects were found in possession of an assortment of hunting rifles, and handguns fitted with silencers.
Ballistic analysis has linked the weapons to the killing of two rhinos in Dinokeng Nature Reserve, north of Pretoria, two months ago.
Police from the Pretoria Flying Squad and Pretoria Dog Unit, acting on a tip-off from the Hawks, spotted the suspects as they stopped next to Rietvlei Nature Reserve on Sunday night.
The officers had been given a description of their vehicles, a Toyota Hilux and a Toyota Corolla - both of which are believed to have been stolen.
Three years ago, two rhinos were killed in Rietvlei Nature Reserve by poachers operating from helicopters.
Following the killings, the City of Tshwane-run park embarked on a mass dehorning campaign in which all 13 of its rhinos were dehorned yet again in July this year.
Hawks spokesman Captain Paul Ramaloko said the suspects were believed to be part of a large poaching syndicate.
"The men, who were arrested after a shoot-out, have been charged for being in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The police recovered two .458 hunting rifles fitted with silencers, and a 9mm pistol and ammunition. An axe, which [it is believed] was to be used to chop off the horns, [and] cellphones, were also seized," he said.
A City of Tshwane source said game wardens had helped the police track the suspects in the park.He said it was believed that the suspects had planned to kill all 13 of the park's rhino.
"With the weapons and silencers, they would have been able to kill all the rhino without anyone knowing anything until it was too late.
"If they had killed the rhinos, they would have escaped with only a few centimetres of horn because they had recently been dehorned ... it shows how desperate these people are."
By:
Graeme Hosken
One of the suspects was out on bail after being charged with rhino poaching in Potchefstroom earlier this year.
The suspects were found in possession of an assortment of hunting rifles, and handguns fitted with silencers.
Ballistic analysis has linked the weapons to the killing of two rhinos in Dinokeng Nature Reserve, north of Pretoria, two months ago.
Police from the Pretoria Flying Squad and Pretoria Dog Unit, acting on a tip-off from the Hawks, spotted the suspects as they stopped next to Rietvlei Nature Reserve on Sunday night.
The officers had been given a description of their vehicles, a Toyota Hilux and a Toyota Corolla - both of which are believed to have been stolen.
Three years ago, two rhinos were killed in Rietvlei Nature Reserve by poachers operating from helicopters.
Following the killings, the City of Tshwane-run park embarked on a mass dehorning campaign in which all 13 of its rhinos were dehorned yet again in July this year.
Hawks spokesman Captain Paul Ramaloko said the suspects were believed to be part of a large poaching syndicate.
"The men, who were arrested after a shoot-out, have been charged for being in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The police recovered two .458 hunting rifles fitted with silencers, and a 9mm pistol and ammunition. An axe, which [it is believed] was to be used to chop off the horns, [and] cellphones, were also seized," he said.
A City of Tshwane source said game wardens had helped the police track the suspects in the park.He said it was believed that the suspects had planned to kill all 13 of the park's rhino.
"With the weapons and silencers, they would have been able to kill all the rhino without anyone knowing anything until it was too late.
"If they had killed the rhinos, they would have escaped with only a few centimetres of horn because they had recently been dehorned ... it shows how desperate these people are."
By:
Graeme Hosken
Unitrans Volkswagen Step Up Again In The Fight Against Rhino Poaching
Unitrans Volkswagen is the proud establisher of the Unite Against Poaching initiative.
The handing over of a 4 X 4 Volkswagen Amarok by Kevin Gillmer, Divisional Chief Executive of Unitrans Volkswagen; to Major General (r) Johan Jooste, Officer Commanding Special Projects in the Kruger National Park, confirms our sustained commitment to ensuring that the field rangers on the ground have the skills and equipment to allow them to continue their fight against rhino poaching.
This vehicle will facilitate Major General (r) Johan Jooste, having access to all areas of the Kruger National Park in his on-going battle against the scourge of rhino poaching.
Unite Against Poaching have also just renewed the 4 X 4 Volkswagen Amarok, which is already in use for the ground transport of the Unitrans Volkswagen Tracker Hounds Unit in the Kruger National Park. These tracker hounds have been identified as a significant weapon in the counter poaching arsenal and we are extremely proud to be associated with this particular initiative.
It is in the knowledge that a well-trained and equipped field ranger is one of the most significant weapons in the war against poaching that we confirm our commitment to fighting poaching in our country. Unitrans Volkswagen, through the Unite Against Poaching fund are honoured to have been able to contribute over R 6 million to the fight against rhino poaching, within SANParks.
Together with the SANParks Honorary Rangers we will continue to empower the dedicated field rangers in our National Parks in the protection of our rhinos.
Unitrans Volkswagen certainly proudly stands up to our motto to “Unite Against Poaching”.
For more information: http://www.sanparksvolunteers.org/
By:
Unitrans Volkswagen
The handing over of a 4 X 4 Volkswagen Amarok by Kevin Gillmer, Divisional Chief Executive of Unitrans Volkswagen; to Major General (r) Johan Jooste, Officer Commanding Special Projects in the Kruger National Park, confirms our sustained commitment to ensuring that the field rangers on the ground have the skills and equipment to allow them to continue their fight against rhino poaching.
This vehicle will facilitate Major General (r) Johan Jooste, having access to all areas of the Kruger National Park in his on-going battle against the scourge of rhino poaching.
Unite Against Poaching have also just renewed the 4 X 4 Volkswagen Amarok, which is already in use for the ground transport of the Unitrans Volkswagen Tracker Hounds Unit in the Kruger National Park. These tracker hounds have been identified as a significant weapon in the counter poaching arsenal and we are extremely proud to be associated with this particular initiative.
It is in the knowledge that a well-trained and equipped field ranger is one of the most significant weapons in the war against poaching that we confirm our commitment to fighting poaching in our country. Unitrans Volkswagen, through the Unite Against Poaching fund are honoured to have been able to contribute over R 6 million to the fight against rhino poaching, within SANParks.
Together with the SANParks Honorary Rangers we will continue to empower the dedicated field rangers in our National Parks in the protection of our rhinos.
Unitrans Volkswagen certainly proudly stands up to our motto to “Unite Against Poaching”.
For more information: http://www.sanparksvolunteers.org/
By:
Unitrans Volkswagen
Monday, 30 September 2013
Suspected Rhino Poacher Gets Bail
The suspected rhino poacher, arrested in the Kruger National Park a week ago, has been released on R 4 000 bail. 31-year-old Patric Mona has been ordered to report to the nearest police station once a week.
Mona was arrested at a village adjacent to the park during a joint anti-poaching operation by SANParks and the SAPS's Forensics and K 9 units.
Mona was arrested in a village bordering the Kruger Park. Police and SANParks officials found an assortment of hunting equipment, a SANParks Field Rangers Uniform and what is believed to be rhino parts.
The suspect, appeared relaxed in the Hazyview Court on Thursday. His case was postponed to November 7.
The latest figures indicate that 688 rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year. More than half were killed in the Kruger Park.
This despite the many interventions to curb the poaching. The number of people arrested for rhino poaching related offenses has climbed to 194.
Almost 80% of the world's rhino population are found in South Africa. Negotiation to re-erect the border fence in the park are on-going.
By:
South African Broadcasting Corporation
Mona was arrested at a village adjacent to the park during a joint anti-poaching operation by SANParks and the SAPS's Forensics and K 9 units.
Mona was arrested in a village bordering the Kruger Park. Police and SANParks officials found an assortment of hunting equipment, a SANParks Field Rangers Uniform and what is believed to be rhino parts.
The suspect, appeared relaxed in the Hazyview Court on Thursday. His case was postponed to November 7.
The latest figures indicate that 688 rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year. More than half were killed in the Kruger Park.
This despite the many interventions to curb the poaching. The number of people arrested for rhino poaching related offenses has climbed to 194.
Almost 80% of the world's rhino population are found in South Africa. Negotiation to re-erect the border fence in the park are on-going.
By:
South African Broadcasting Corporation
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