Conservation - SOUTH AFRICA Volunteer Stories

Conservation in South Africa - Casper Zachhau

"Three weeks ago we went to Makula Makete to learn about their cheetah conservation project. Makula Makete is one of 23 game reserves in South Africa who have endeavoured to save this highly endangered species! It was a great opportunity for us volunteers to actually get close to this fantastic cat and to learn more about its habits from the people that have first hand experience.

It took our guide, Benny, only an hour to track the one female cheetah on Makula Makete. It was amazing to see her in her natural environment and we even got a chance to walk up to her only 15 metres away!

The day ended walking on of the reserves hiking trails, the 'Baobab Route' where the 6km trail takes you past 28 baobab trees. It was a stunning sight to see so many big trees so close together.



Casper Zachhau


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