Rhino populations worldwide are under severe pressure from poaching due to the demand for their horn.
Increasing annual death statistics show that seemingly there is no halt to this trend.
The question often asked is “Why, if so much is being done to prevent poaching, are Rhinos still being killed?”
The response is “If we were not doing what we can, would the numbers of poached Rhinos be greater?”
It is impossible to measure the success rate of our actions.
By sponsoring a Rhino immobilization not only do you get to experience a ‘once in a lifetime’ event, but you also contribute to the conservation, and furthered protection, of these amazing creatures.
Rhino Notching with Mankwe Gametrackers is only for group bookings.
2017 Rates:
The rate is R44 000.00 for 15 people (maximum) for only one rhino. The additional cost for the second rhino is R16 500.00
2018 Rates (excluding vehicle):
Single notch – R48 400.00 for 1 rhino up to 15 pax
Multiple notch – R18 150.00 per additional rhino notched on the same morning – groups bigger than 15 pax
The whole programme takes up to 4hours.
Programme:
- Early morning meet up with guests at prearranged point.
- Park Ecologist – Steve Dell – will give guests a briefing on the general aspects of the rhino, poaching and procedure, as well as “do’s & don’ts” while at the Notching.
- The Vet will also give info on the veterinary procedures that will be performed.
- Thereafter the Vet and Pilot will get airborne to find a suitable Rhino and call it in on the radio to the parties on the ground.
- Once the Vet finds a suitable Rhino we all move to the area the Rhino is in.
- After the Vet darts and immobilises the Rhino, the guests will be advised as to when they may safely approach the immobilised Rhino.
- Immediately after the Rhino is immobilised the Vet and Park Ecological Services will do the necessary notching and DNA, etc., collection, with the assistance of the guests.
- Once all veterinary and ecological work is done, and in consideration of the Rhinos’ absolute welfare, individual and group photos can be taken.
- When all the required aspects are completed the Vet will reverse the anaesthesia, which wakes the Rhino up within 3 minutes.
- At this time all guests will beat a safe distance, and quietly watching the rhino wake and move off to continue its day!
