Tintswalo Lapalala has introduced a new activity available to guests with a keen interest in conservation, being the rare opportunity to spend time with the reserve’s highly effective anti-poaching K9 unit.
A small group of up to six guests will have the opportunity to gain personal insight into the adventures and challenges faced by the reserve’s anti-poaching unit. The unit has an excellent track record and plays a crucial role in 24-hour monitoring and patrolling of the reserve. This does not only entail the protection of animals but also of plant life as the reserve falls within the Waterberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers sanctuary and protection to all fauna and flora.
Situated in the Waterberg (Limpopo province), Lapalala wilderness consists of 48 000 hectares of unspoiled wilderness that creates a safe haven for a range of African species, including the endangered black and white rhinoceros, cheetah, African wild dog and roan antelope. It is globally recognised for its rhino conservation efforts and was the very first reserve in history to introduce black rhinos into private land.
Guests will have the opportunity to interact with the anti-poaching team and learn more about the remarkable capabilities of the anti-poaching K9 unit, which is trained to track individuals through the dense and rocky terrain of the reserve. They will also witness demonstrations by dog handlers and their K9 partners consisting of Hounds, Pointers and Malinios, showing off their impressive training, skills, and laser-sharp focus.
The activity costs R5 000 for six guests, with all funds reinvested into the anti-poaching unit and the equipment required to operate optimally.
Tintswalo Lapalala is known for offering interesting and immersive guest activities over and above standard safari game drives, to present a unique, sustainable wilderness and safari experience in a malaria-free area. Environmentally conscious and off the grid, the family-friendly lodge has seven luxury tented suites with private plunge pools, accommodating up to 16 adults and four children.
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