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Our
Immobilisation Safaris afford clients the opportunity to
be involved in wildlife darting and management procedures.
Various species such as rhino, leopard, elephant, lion,
and many more, that need darting for management or conservation
reasons such as pregnancy monitoring or contraception, health
checks, transmitter implants or collar fitment, are darted by
a wildlife Veterinarian in order for the procedure to be carried
out.
Clients
are given the opportunity to participate in the procedure
being carried out once the animal is tranquillised and it is safe
to move closer. Depending on the species and procedure involved,
clients will have the option of a hands-on approach, or, if they
prefer, simply observing from up close and getting those pictures
of a lifetime! Feel the inch thick skin of a rhino, or the hair
on the tail of an elephant… all under the guidance of Dr Brothers.
Upon request
it is sometimes even possible for clients to fly in the helicopter
with the Veterinarian while the darting takes place!
Immobilisation
Safaris are normally a minimum of four days, which allows
guests ample time to become familiar with the species we are planning
to immobilise, and the actual procedure itself, thus ensuring
a complete experience when we get down to the immobilisation.
There is also ample time to enjoy general game viewing
in the reserve we are working in. The focus is on an informative
and educational experience with time for fun and relaxation in-between.
Please
note that no animals are darted without a valid and ethical
reason, and at no time is the well being of the animal compromised!
Proceeds
from the clients' fees are paid over to the wildlife reserve/conservation
body to cover the costs of the procedure, and in so doing, clients
are contributing directly to the conservation and successful
management of the wildlife in South Africa.
These safaris
only cater for small groups, generally a maximum of seven
on a sharing basis, and thus provide an exclusive and well-controlled
experience in a potentially dangerous situation. Bigger groups
can be accommodated under certain circumstances.
The safaris
take the form of set departures where individuals can book
independently of one another, or can be booked as tailor-made
safaris to meet your specific requirements with respect to
your dates and group requirements, and sometimes even the species
preferred.
Brothers
Safaris will gladly assist you in planning your pre and
post Immobilisation Safari requirements to give you the complete
tailor-made African safari!
Join us
on an Immobilisation Safari and know that your dreams about Africa
will never be the same again…….
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Lion
Immobilisation Safari 2007/8
Unique opportunity to be involved in multiple lion
immobilisations as part of reserve management - don't miss
out, this work must be done soon |
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White
Rhino Immobilisation Safari - 2007/8
This
safari co-operates with one of Africa’s leading eco-tourism
companies to facilitate ongoing management procedures within
their rhino population, while giving guests a once-in-a-lifetime
hands on experience! The days preceding the immobilisation
allow time for traditional game drives, giving a complete
wildlife safari. All this, in five star luxury! Click here
for a detailed itinerary. |
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