DIRECTORY OF SERVICES DIRECTORY YESTERDAY TODAY TOMORROW CONTENTS

Minjani 3

History 4

Lodge Facilities 7

Safaris 15

Safari Programme 16

Lodge Orientation & 17 Safety

Lodge Layout 18

Conservation & 20 Community

Contact Information 26 MINJANI – WELCOME

For decades we have hosted visitors from all over the world, drawn to this unique area by the promise of the safari experience of a lifetime.

Sabi Sabi’s mission is to serve as a model of how our rapidly dwindling natural resources can be conserved to provide a sanctuary for fauna and flora, while at the same time addressing the needs and development of neighbouring communities.

It is a privilege for us all to be able to share this unique part of the universe with the animals, birds and insects which inhabit it. Each one of us shares the responsibility of keeping these fascinating creatures alive. We can best do this by getting to know as much as possible about them.

Many guests who have visited Sabi Sabi have been enthralled and captivated first hand by their experiences in the bushveld. We hope your visit too, provides treasured memories and rekindles a spirit of caring for the magnificent but fragile beauty and variety of our world, as well as a spirit of co-operation in the endeavour to save it.

3 HISTORY OF SABI SABI In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s big game hunting in the area known then as the Eastern Transvaal Lowveld and today as Mpumalanga was at its peak, giving rise to concerns that the animals would one day be completely hunted out. Sabi Sabi’s history as a wildlife sanctuary goes back to 1884 when President Kruger of the Transvaal Republic drew attention to the way uncontrolled hunting was exterminating wildlife. His suggestion that a large area be set aside to afford a sanctuary for what was left of the animals was met with no enthusiasm. In 1898, a motion was carried to proclaim the area between the Sabi and Crocodile Rivers for a wildlife protectorate; and the SABI was born. A great deal of hunting took place during the Second Anglo-Boer War, and after the war the British administration decided to formalise the wildlife conservancy. Eventually, in 1926, a massive game sanctuary, the , was proclaimed with the areas bordering the Park retained as private hunting farms. In 1948, these private farms agreed to create one large 60 000 hectare conservancy called the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, with its eastern boundary being that of the Kruger National Park. Hunting was banned, and between 1979 and 1994 Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve acquired some 5000 hectares of prime game viewing land within the Sabi Sand Wildtuin and developed an award-winning conservation programme. In the early 1990’s all fences between the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Wildtuin were taken down, creating a 2-million hectare reserve where animals move freely as they have done for centuries – unhindered and uninterrupted. Sabi Sabi offers four 5-Star lodges, each with a unique look and feel and with three distinct characters and atmospheres – those of ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’. SELATI CAMP The exquisite lodge is the epitome of classic vintage styling and effortless elegance, capturing the ‘Yesterday’ of Africa. A celebration of the 19th century grand steam train era when the Selati railway line passed through the land carrying gold to and from Mozambique, the intimate lodge has been long-admired for its authentic railway memorabilia. Embracing the golden African light, the romantic ambience of the

HISTORY lodge is further complemented by the original olde worlde charm with the addition of some ultra-luxurious touches. Selati Camp is blissfully intimate, from the welcoming dining area and outdoor boma, gently illuminated by shunters lamps and lanterns, to the inviting pool and spacious deck with far-reaching bushveld views…. this haven is the ideal hideaway to experience classic Africa. 4 HISTORY and classic safarichic. classic and intimacy haven oftranquillity, creating lodge, out the a design elementsthrough There are unexpected beyond. bushveldwhich toviewthe is awonderfulframethrough entire coverthe that structure, roof hugewoodenbeams with itssweeping highthatchedwith areas, dining tral reception, loungeand architectureThe dramatic cen ofthe an ambienceof‘AfricanAdornment’. Africancultureof ourdiverse were décor, infusedintothe creating aesthetics Bush CampisinspiredRiverbed, Little the byour continent, Hidden underancientriverinetrees, Msuthlu banksofthe on the ‘Tomorrow’. contemporary ‘Today’ spacebetweenthe the avant-garde andthe Tomorrow.” andsecludedcampseamlessly bridges Thisintimate lodges ofSabiPrivateGameReserve’s “Yesterday, Today and fouriconic placeamongstthe BushCamptakesitsrightful Little LITTLE BUSHCAMP surrounding andloveforthe a deeperunderstanding bush. where trainedcaregivers funandgameswith are aimedatnurturing Bush Lodgeandchildren EleFunCentre, agescanenjoythe ofall regularlywildlife are cometodrink.Families well-catered forat and enormouscovered viewing decksoverlook a waterholewhere offers Africanspaexperience.Thetwoswimmingpools ultimate the AmaniSpaatBushLodge bushandasanextraindulgence,the the There isamplespacetorelax, of tranquillity unwindandsavourthe culture. itspeople,artanddiverse celebrating continent journeythroughLodge takesyouonadecorative African the naturalbushveld,Bushopen spacesanduninterruptedvistasofthe Welcome bush”-famedforitsvast toyour“luxuryhomeinthe BUSH LODGE - - 5 HISTORY This isthepast,present andfuture ofnature –thisisEarthLodge Amani Spa. sunken fire-pit lounge overlookingthe wide open bush andthe holistic winecellar, lodgeboastsalibrary, bush, andthe uniqueDayBar, gym, The indoor-outdoor area dining unending overlooksawaterholeand sense ofcalmandarestorative spirit. existsinharmony andvisitorsareeverything aware immediately ofa Lodge.Asnature, epitomiseEarth grandeur andlavishtouchesthat in luxury, the for foil perfect arethe finishes natural and lines clean The lodgeinspiredthe surrounding bythe environment. golds, coppers,silversandbronzes resulting inalmosteveryfacetof there isevidenceofnature atwork,usingAfrica’s of mineralwealth award-winning renowned andinternationally gamelodge.Everywhere whichare minimalism design anddramatic cornerstonesofthis the architecture, Lodgeisamasterpieceofinnovative Earth organic EARTH LODGE 6 LODGE FACILITIES:

Selati Camp: For Reception Dial 9 For suites 1 – 5: Dial 30 plus suite number For the LM Suite: Dial 306 For the Ivory Suite: Dial 308 Should you wish one of our team to escort you from your suite, please dial 324 from your suite telephone.

Telephone: +27 13 735 5771

Fax: +27 13 735 5236

E-mail: [email protected]

*WiFi: Available in all guest suites, dining, bar and pool areas. No password required. Please log into Sabi Sabi.

Bush Lodge: For Reception Dial 9 For suites 1 – 9: Dial 400 plus suite number For suites 10 – 25: Dial 40 plus suite number For the Mandleve: Dial 4013 For Villa 1 (Mahlatini): Dial 2048 For Villa 2 (Thumbela): Dial 2009

Telephone: +27 13 735 5656

Fax: +27 13 735 5165

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] *WiFi: Available in all guest suites, dining, bar and pool deck areas. No password required. Please log into Sabi Sabi.

Little Bush Camp: For Reception Dial 9 / Alternate Reception Dial 102 (Night Porter) For suites 1 – 6: Dial 11 plus suite number (suite 1 = 111) For suites 7 – 12: Dial 11 plus suite number

Telephone: +27 13 735 5080 E-mail: [email protected] LODGE FACILITIES *WiFi: Available in all guest suites, dining, bar and garden seating areas. Not available at the pool deck area. No password required. Please log into Sabi Sabi.

7 LODGE FACILITIES a: +27137355260 Dial4013 E-mail: AmberSuite: Forthe Fax: +27 137355261 Telephone: Please contact Reception (9) for flight details. (9)for flight Please contactReception underSkukuzaAirport. information Please seefurther canbeaccommodated.Airport (KMIA)toourairstripandcharter flights Air transferscanalsobearrangedfrom KrugerMpumalanga International R O between flights (Johannesburg) International Tambo lodges. our and reserve the Sabi hasaprivateairstripwithin andthere are twodaily Airstrip working order. temperature (Dial9)ifthe tact Reception orisnotin needsadjustment Your apre-set suiteisequippedwith unit.Pleasecon airconditioning Air Conditioning 9) ifyourequire stockisavailable. limited loanadaptors.Pleasenotethat Our plugsocketsare 220v, (Dial AC50cycles.PleasecontactReception circumstances orwildlife suchasinclementweather Adaptors signalmaybeinterruptedduetounforeseen WiFi the lodges, ofthe location duetothe notethat *Please areas. Nopassword required. 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Pleasegiveusadvance notice a airstrip tothe adviseyourtransfer time viaanairtransfer wewill departing dayofyourdeparture. is 10h30onthe Check outtime Shouldyoube Check Out accommodate yourrequest inSabistyle. andhelpyoutocelebratethis gladly specialeventandwewill anniversary, honeymoonoranyother aspecialoccasion?LetusknowifthereCelebrating isaspecialbirthday, Celebrations (9). bookings.PleasecontactReception andfacilitate advise onthese Various car hire are andtransferoptions gladly availableandwewill Car Hire cannot alwaysbeguaranteed. wilderness area, ourinternetspeedmay beaffected andconnectivity a within duetoourlocation Pleasenotethat facilities. printing for assistance.BushLodgehasabusinesscentre acomputerand with access–pleaseaskReception lodgeshaveinternet accessandWiFi All Business Facilities/Internet or visitourwebsiteat equipment and flipcharts. Please contact Reception (9) for more information Equipment includesprojector, screen, andvideo tablesandchairs,audio Bush Lodge’s facility. safariloungecanbeconverted toameeting Bush Indabas (9). please contactReception lodgeboutiques, other Bush Camp.Shouldyouwishtovisitanyofthe We CampandLittle Lodge,Selati atBushLodge,Earth haveaboutique Boutiques (9)tobookababysitter.Reception charge. eveningsorduringsafarisatanadditional in the Pleasecontact Experienced child minders are available to look after babies and children Baby Sitting–BushLodge Cots are availableforchildren (9). undertwo.PleasecontactReception Baby Cots–BushLodge www.sabisabi.com 9 LODGE FACILITIES Please contact Reception (9)for morePlease contact Reception information. Child-caretime. professionals haveadetailedprogramme available. where children from agesof4–12are the welcometovisit duringtheir Lodge, Bush at facility caring child fledged fully a is Centre EleFun The EleFun Children’s Centre (9)shouldyourequireReception mineralwater. additional safe todrinkbutwerecommend water. bottled the Pleasecontact mineralwaterisplacedinyoursuite. ThetapwaterisComplimentary Drinking Water availableinourboutiques. range ofsuitableclothing We shoesforbushwalks. you wearcomfortable,closedwalking havea colouredlight long sleeves with clothing and long pants. We recommend Dress codeisinformal,bushwear.recommend we Forsafarisandbushwalks Dress Code Ranger. assistanceofthe the frontguest forsafariinthe area seating opensafarivehicle,with ofthe assistance.We orwithout with accommodateanydisabled canfurther close proximity areas public toall possible mainlodgeand accessis ofthe large bathroom barsinthe entrydoors,andstability area. 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These inourneighbouringcommunities. living village shows authentic (9)formorePlease contactReception aboutourtourthat information Community Tours (minimumof4guests) away from oryourranger. guests,pleaseinformReception other children’s meals.Shouldyouwishtoarrangeprivatemealsforchildren, Please enquire (9)shouldyourequire atReception prepared specially Children’s Dining–BushLodge 10 LODGE FACILITIES card ondeparture. bycredit andsettled maybeincludedonyourincidentals bill wish, they envelopes provided. maybepaidincash,the Gratuities Should you evc tf: from R150perroom perday ServiceStaff: rces from R150 –R200perpersonday Trackers: agr: from R200 –R300perpersonday Rangers: for yourguidance: are entirely discretionary. isprovided following rangeandthe Gratuities gratuities All experience. your with satisfied are you if staff for gratuity Many guestsrequest Itiscustomarytoleavea ongratuities. guidelines Gratuities /Euros Dollars Australian /USDollars /PoundSterling (9). PleasecontactReception if required andsubjecttoavailability: We foreign following amountsofthe exchangesmall gladly will currency Foreign Exchange personalbelongingsbehind. carpark leavingall tothe entrance, adjacent lodge the to move then a and immediately (9) of Reception contact please fire event the In hazards. fire against precautions possible all taken has effectdevastating –pleasetakecare. onouranimalandplantlife Sabi be responsible Fire times. matchesatall smokingandlighting with hasa Fire biggestthreats isoneofthe toourreserve andweurge gueststo all Fire comfortablehikingshoes,ahatandalsoapplysunblock. shirts with We arrangethis. who will suggestwearinglongtrousers andlongsleeved highly recommend duringyourstay–pleasespeaktoranger awalk rich biodiversity. The focus is animals, smaller on birdsthe and trees. We opportunitytoseeadifferentexcellent ofourreserve perspective and takesplaceeachdayafterbreakfastA guidedbushwalk andprovides an Environmental Awareness Walking Safaris emergency numberis10111. In caseofanemergency (9).Thenational Reception pleasedial Emergency Numbers 11 LODGE FACILITIES provide foryousubjecttoavailability. them require are drinksthat notinyour minibarpleaseletusknowandwewill Each arangeofitems. Shouldyou suite hasaminibarstockedwith Mini Bar orallergies.conditions advise yourlodgemanagerwhenchecking inofanyseriousmedical reserve.the Pleaseletusknowifyourequire assistance.Please medical There are professionals medical anhourof available 24hoursaday,within Medical recover lostitems. Please report anylostproperty efforts All toReception. bemadeto will Lost Property charges couldapply. Pleasenotethat bagsandplaceonyourbedforcollection. items inthe Laundry bagsare provided cupboard. insidethe Pleaseplacelaundry Laundry Please leavekeysatreception duringsafarisandreturn keysondeparture. Keys safari vehicles.We before suggestyouapplythis andaftereachsafari. For yourconvenience,insectrepellent isprovided inyoursuiteandon Insect Repellent suiteshavehairdryers,All bepointedoutduringsuiteorientation. whichwill Hairdryers (9)formore Reception Pleasedial to availability. information. BushCamp,subject CampandLittle isavailabletoguestsatSelati facility This gymstation. asamulti-purpose of weightbearingequipmentaswell comprises basicexercise equipment, i.e.treadmills, spinningbikes,arange There is an exercise available at Lodge, which Bush Lodge facility and Earth Gym 12 LODGE FACILITIES Reception (9)formoreReception information. can be accommodated at any of lodges the on request. Please contact treatments Campareand Selati alsowelcometobook appointments.Insuite (Bush Lodgeonlyfor children’s treatments). BushCamp GuestsatLittle of treatments, “couples”treatments including and children’s treatments Lodge. Theseare operatedbyAmani AfricanSpasandoffer range afull spasare fully-equipped Beautiful, LodgeandBush situated atEarth Spa precautions againstfire. ashtraysprovidedmake useofthe outside yoursuite,butpleasetakeall safety precaution, guests refrain from smokingduringsafari. Feelfree to lodge areas or in your suite. We also request as that, a very important In termsofGovernmentregulations, main inthe nosmokingispermitted Smoking charge.at anadditional Airport.TransfersInternational canbearrangedaccordingly bySabi toandfromto SkukuzaAirport,andonedailyflight CapeTown There are two daily flights to and from O R Tambo International (Johannesburg) Skukuza Airport itemspurchased needtocarrycash,all the canbecharged toyoursuite. Each suitehasasafeandweadviseyoutolockupyourvaluables.To alleviate Safes evening sundowners. setasideforrefreshments havetime drive will –earlymorningcoffee and sunscreen andinsectrepellent before leavingonyoursafari.Eachgame to makeuseofcamerasandvideosduringsafaris.We suggestyouapply take ajacketaseveningsare in winter. coolespecially You are welcome season.Dressto the isinformalandcomfortable, and wesuggestyou directoryin this mayvaryaccording astimes andinyourwelcomeletter approximatelyeach lasting threeprogramme safari hours.Pleasecheckthe Your Ranger and Tracker take you will on two open vehicle safaris a day, Safaris lodges. cash forpaymentsatthe We acceptAmericanExpress, MasterCard, credit Visa cards as aswell Payment 13 LODGE FACILITIES to select a bottle oflocalorpremiumto selectabottle wine. Camp, BushCampandSelati atLittle Lodgeandwinecollection Earth Please feelfree atBushLodgeand winecellars tovisitourwell-stocked Wine Cellar beprovidedponchos will duringsafari. provided inyoursuiteforuseandaround lodge.Waterproof the umbrellas on safaridrives.Shoulditrainduringyourstay,pleaseusethe nightsarejacket certainlyneeda andyouwill chilly winter.Winter in (73f) Average middaytemperatures range from 30c(86f)insummerto23c Hot summers and mild winters prevail rainfall. in our region, summer with Weather needtobelaunderedtowels that bath. inthe placing by this toconservingwaterandasksyouassistwith committed Water isoneofAfrica’s mostscarce andprecious resources. Sabiis Water Conservation towelsforswimming. use yourbath Swimming towelsare provided swimming pool–pleasedonot atthe Swimming Towels 14 SAFARIS to animalbehaviourandreaction vehicle. tothe are sightings All unfenced andundisturbed. rangersas assessedbythe left tomovefreely reserve the within havedoneforcenturies– asthey animalsandbirds diurnal with beingleftalone.Animalsandbirds are At night,onlynocturnalanimalsare spotlights, trackedandviewedwith reserve astoenhanceeachguest’s aswell gameviewingexperience. animalsandbirds impactonthe againtominimisethe sighting, onthe numberofvehiclesinanygame the oflimiting Sabi hasapolicy before road leavingthe toafford guestsacloserview. conduct anyoff-road onfoot oftentrackwildlife driving.Rangerswill for environmental reasons, duringperiodsofheavyrain,rangersdonot Similarly highly endangered asthe well wilddogandcheetahspeciesonly. for environmental reasons off-road drivingisrestricted Big5as tothe that note Please off-road tracking. the game during disturbed are flora ecological areas andensure noprotected that orendangered faunaand Rangers andtrackerstakegreat care nottodrivethrough sensitive safari vehicles. Shangaan trackers,visitorsexperienceAfrica’s inopen uniquewildlife birdwatcher’s Accompanied by delight. highly trained rangers and a is over 300bird reserve species, the game.With of speciesother and rare asthe –aswell hundreds wilddogandcheetah, ‘Big 5’ – , the rhino, chance ofcloseencounters buffalo,with a greatblessed with excellent giving of habitat an biodiversity and wildlife though African The unspoiled continent. reservepart ofthe this is Sabi epitomises Africa’s magic; big gameabounds,roaming freely SAFARIS 15 SAFARI PROGRAMME 19h30 Dinner 84 Returnfrom safari 18h45 53 Afternoonsafari departs Walking Ranger with time safari–discuss 15h30 15h15 Afternoon 13h00 Lunch 90-93 ReturnforBreakfast 09h00-09h30 63 Morningsafarideparts 06h30 60 Wake up&morningtea 06h00 WINTER PROGRAMME–JunetoAugust 19h30 Dinner 90 Returnfrom safari 19h00 60 Afternoonsafarideparts Walking Ranger with time safari–discuss 16h00 15h30 Afternoon 13h00 Lunch 90 ReturnforBreakfast 09h00 60 Morningsafari departs 06h00 53 Wake up& morningtea 05h30 April toMay/SeptemberOctober – PROGRAMME SPRING / AUTUMN 20h00 Dinner 93 Returnfrom safari 19h30 63 Afternoonsafari departs Walking Ranger with time safari–discuss 16h30 16h00 Afternoon 13h30 Lunch 90 ReturnforBreakfast 09h00 60 Morningsafari departs 06h00 53 Wake up& morningtea 05h30 SUMMER PROGRAMME–NovembertoMarch only) This ismeanttobeaguideline dayitchanges,dependantonoccupancy,groups,to the weather, etc. (Please bear in mind each that seasonal change time varies each year as SAFARI PROGRAMME tea tea tea 16 LODGE ORIENTATION & SAFETY - All suitesare All non-smokingandashtrays are provided patios onthe outside. - phoneusetoyoursuite. cell Pleaselimit - oursafariormanagementteam. with Ifyouare this concernedaboutanyaspectofsafety,pleasediscuss - lodgelayout. the with fire Pleasecheckthe proceduresdirectorythis in andorientate - whichwe adviseyoutouse. There isinsectrepellent ineachsuiteandoneverysafarivehicle, - Pleasedonotfeedanybirds reserve. oranimalsonthe - staff toaccompanyyouandfrom yoursuite. butatnightpleasecontactreception andaskforamemberof You are toandfrom welcometowalk mainlodgeindaylight, the - are closed. Whenleavingyoursuite,pleaseensure windowsanddoors the that - beconsidered dangerous. accompanied by arangerortracker. animals are All wildandshould Pleasedonotventure lodgegrounds outsideofthe unless - leopard, elephant,buffalo andrhino)–roam freely. lodgesare All ‘Big5’(lion, the unfencedandanimals–including - LODGE ORIENTATION ANDSAFETY 17 LODGE LAY-OUTS LODGE LAY-OUTS 18 LODGE LAY-OUTS LODGE LAY-OUTS 19 CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY safari sphere. employees basedacross and hospitality fourSabilodges, inthe the beginning more 35yearsago. Today, than there are secondgeneration very Sabi Sabi storysincethe and manyofwhom havebeenpartofthe its greatest assetisitsstaff,communities majority ofwhomhailfrom the local whichbordercommunities reserve. the Sabihaslongrecognised that relationship neighbouring andthe betweentourismoperations be successfulinAfrica,there needstobeanintegralandparticipatory It isoneofSabiSabi’s core inorder philosophiesthat to forconservation COMMUNITY reservemanage the effectively pastfourdecades. forthe company’scornerstones ofthe Sabito philosophy,andhasallowed inorder economically itself tobesustainableand surviveisoneofthe companyneedstojustify the This ideathat development, tofunction. and twoarmsofSabiSabi,conservation other the tourism allows viewed as the financial engine ofthe reserve. The revenue earnedthrough toexist.AtSabiSabi,(eco)tourismcancertainlybe enables conservation major Ecotourism economic engines, which can beseenasoneofthe reservethe the future. wouldsurvive andflourishinto onlyway wasthe embraced localcommunities sustainable businessthat responsibility. Sabirealised ofa foundations layingthe that recognised efforts,for their andpromoted of toseniorpositions saw staff -drawninmainlyfrom -rewarded localcommunities and Asspotlight. early as 1985, Sabi Sabi employment that instituted practises go back sustainability to its days, beforeearliest issues were these in the regards employment to principles, and working conservation conditions, Sabi Sabi’s standards highestinternational commitmenttothe with world. inthe best safaridestinations Sabitomaintainandincreaseallowed itsreputation asoneofthe guides andinterpretation, asexcellent service,aswell personalised has cuisineand ofluxuryaccommodation, safari vehicles.Thecombination byguestsinopen closeencounterstowildlife exceptionally This allows respect, donotassociateourpresence invehiclesonsafariasanythreat. havebeenrespected wildlife that andthrough forgenerations this foralmost4decades.TheresultSabi hasbeenoperating is ofthis tourist. highluxurystandardsphilosophy andthe discerning are that expectedbythe offering bush” a“luxuryhomeinthe with safaridestination, anexciting service. It is world renowned game lodge in for its industry, the hospitality highstandards exceptionally Sabi strivestodeliver andprofessional TOURISM operation. running ofthe whereby threeall of components these are integral to successfulthe for communityinvolvement.Thisisafragilebalance inturnallows that conservation andcommunity.Sustainableecotourismsupports conservation Sabi represents betweentourism, link exampleofthe anexcellent 20 CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY who wishto improve technological age. knowledgeinthis their Bridging Academy (BA) school leavers for all and secondchance learners, OpenLearningAcademy (OLA)forgrades4–8,andthe components forthe The twoprogrammes available incorporatetheoretical and practical opportunityithastooffer. the worldandall online to navigatethe toofferbe utilised opportunityofstrengthening Grades4–8the ability their area schoolsinthe serveas ahubforall will where advancedtechnology will campus this community ownership.LocatedatHlomani HighSchool(Lillydale), Sabiphilosophy,encourages communityandsimilartothe needs ofthe DigitalLearningCentre).LDLC (Lillydale Thisprogramme wasdrivenbythe provide openingofthe the community with tothe learning platform adigital The GoodWork Sabihavepartnered with (GWF)together Foundation to DigitalLearningCentre)GWF LDLC(Lillydale for schools,there are severalongoingschool/traininginitiatives. being provided forteachers,bicyclespupilsandbooksequipment committed so much of its outreach energy into this field. Besides transport keytoabrighter future, isthe Education forwhichreason Sabihas Education COMMUNITY PROJECTS: of community,culture andnature future forall generations. conservation andtobepartofthe challenges contribute tosolvingthese brandcannotaffordand the to‘rest onitslaurels’. Sabistrivesto isongoing challenge Butthe intopractice. cornerstones andputthem and defining of refining managedtointegratethese modelandhassuccessfully this decades 4 almost represents Reserve Game Private effective privategamereserve managementofthis inAfrica.Sabi andcommunityis neededtoensureof ecotourism,conservation the pillars effectivelyIn conclusion,abalancethat cornerstone integrates the words– inother apartnership approach ahandout. than rather focus ofcommunityprojects ownershipandaccountability issustainability, Financial benefitsthrough employment are but one aspect of benefits. The programme promotes isinplacethat development. andencouragesskills Anongoinginternaltraining employees onmeritandaccomplishment. in human resources, recognises inpromoting talentandbelieves its The company andmarketing. in turninvestsdepartment, hospitality to company the in aspects fromall of operation the workshop, the Safari relationship isreciprocal; provide employeesthemselves the aloyalservice beyond boundaries’to many people. It shouldbe thenoted that ‘benefits tangible represent they 1:30 of ratio dependency average an With Province Africa,where ofSouth manyofSabiSabi’s staff live. Limpopo inthe andJusticia Lillydale ofHuntington, Shangaan villages bordering SabiSandReserve. Tothe west Sabi the borders rural the communities ofourneighboursinthe successandupliftment the respective Ourmissionistomakeadifference communities. fostering by and families their staff, involve and benefit that projects on involvement community inmind,Sabihasalwaysendeavoured this tofocusits With 21 CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY hired wheneverentertainment isrequested bylodgevisitors. are and formed been have dancegroups marimba bands andtraditional entrepreneurs maintainviablebusinesses. Talented community choirs, gardening,local washingandwasteremoval thatching, havehelpedmany community wherever possible.Outsourced Lodge servicessuchas Sabi resolved tosupportruralbusinesses byoutsourcing local tothe Entrepreneurs andOutsourcing practical and dignified sources of income andvillagers. opportunity for the creating of aim the with local economics,projects havebeendesigned area.Sabi isamajorcontributorofemployment inthe To stimulate further members, mostofwhomcomefrom surrounding the Sabi communities, reservesthe veryhighrateof isthe unemployment. With over 230 staff veryrealOf courseoneofthe problems ruralareas facingthe bordering Finance andteamspirit. activity joyful, healthy requiredeverything tostartupaleague,inspire andfoster participation family.Agreat generalvillage of the numberofchildren nowhave will bootsanduniforms,itemswhichareinclude balls, completelyoutofreach teams formore localcommunity.Thesekits adozenschoolsinthe than Sabi Sabi sportskitsforsoccerandnetball full byfunding launched asportsinitiative programme, Dreamfields the with conjunction in 2008, Since Dreamfields community schools. To programme datethe has trainedover120teachersfrom neighbouring of the Teach the Teachers andTeachand Programmes. Reach Education modules For manyyearsSabihasco-ordinated conservation andrunthe Teach Teachers the tostrengthencontinued years. overthe structure relationship andtheir facility ofthis project the with has Sabi Sabi.Thestaff hasbeeninstrumentalinmaintainingthe dayto the opened in2002,with co-ordination and assistance of Africa,a preschool auspices of Reservations Under the was andbuilt Mazinyane Preschool andnumeracyeducation. literacy adult workshops. Thecentre employslocalteacherswhoprovide muchneeded and encourageslocalenvironmental through practices conservation training promotes area Shangaanknowledgeandruraldevelopmenttourismtothe The centre environmental serves asa multifunctional centre, education Centre Education Lillydale through benefitfinancially they ensuring that the proceeds thetour.from for children. SabihasincorporatedSwaVana communitytour intothe offers andasafeafter-school activities meals,educational environment care are facilities availableforchildren guardians. with living Thecentre comprises acare centre where forHIVorphansandvulnerable youth, day community.It the runningwithin This isaSabisupportedinitiative Swa Vana Care Centre 22

CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY and trees animalsencountered. ofknowledgeon almostall asadepth aswell plants usesof the ofknowledge onmedicinal alsohave awealth hand, they and interpret backoftheir the ofanimaltracks andsignslike diversity the bush. Besides being deep knowledgeof able the Big 5 to track on foot the the of Most field. the trackers are in localShangaanpeopleandpossessan innateappreciation and standards highest the meet trackers the Similarly andinternationally. transcends siteboundariesnationally imparttoguestsmayinasensealso representthey abenefitthat that rangers are environmentalknowledge and information educators,the Thetrainingisintensiveandofaveryhighstandard.etiquette. Ineffect guest and ecology of principles identification, plant and animal reserve, into ouronsitetrainingrelating andgeographyofthe toorientation rangers are selected after a structuredincluded training camp, and are then guide/rangertraining.New inthe lies An importantaspectofconservation rocky outcrops, aspansandriparianforest aswell rivers. alongsidethe rolling anddenserbushalongseeplines, opensavannahwoodland, hills, occur that microhabitattypes and habitat in the reserve. These include One reasonsof the is due of to many for diversity wildlife the differentthis Tree SnakeandSnoutedNightadder. Cuckoo.UnusualreptilesFinfoot andThick-billed Marbled includethe ‘LowveldSpecials’suchasBatHawk,NarinaTrogon, asthe well African Stork, Pel’s Ground FishingOwl,Southern andKori Bustard, Hornbill as Eagle,Lappet-facedVulture, ‘Big 6’–Martial include the Saddle-billed Black Rhinoisexperienced.Rareof encounterswith birds vicinity inthe packs. WhiteRhinoare commonatSabiSabi,whileanincreasing number Dog by frequentSabi guestshavebeenthrilled ofWild sightings tongue. longslippery consumebyusingtheir they solely ontermitesthat or Pangolin Scaly Anteater occurs here. This nocturnal mammal feeds Wesecretive havevariousrare highly species. For example,the andlocalised It hasover90speciesoftrees and manymore shrubsandgrass species. rodents, amphibiansandinvertebratessuchasspiders,scorpions andinsects. species ofreptile animalssuchasbats,small asamyriadofsmaller aswell The reserve supportsover300speciesofbirds, 47large mammalspecies,57 arecognisedSabi issituatedwithin Africa. inSouth hotspotofbiodiversity andlocalcommunities. conservation interdependence the on focusing i.e. communities, their and people of of tourism, needs the with balanced are needs theecological where one, holistic a is system of management Sabi’senvironmental Sabi example true a be must community. the and conservation business with tourism linking effectively eco-tourism the that belief the is second The provide Africa’s asanctuaryforfaunaandfloraaspartofSouth heritage. The first isthe need to conserve rapidly dwindling wilderness areas and to Sabi Sabi’s philosophyisbasedontwoprinciples: conservation ourguestsandstaff. wildernesswith the throughcommunities eco-tourismandsharingourrespect andlovefor fauna, & flora for future Bycreating generations. stableemploymentforourindigenous for sanctuary a it make to wilderness, the protect to duty our is it believe We ourselves. with peace find and earth the with bonds The wilderness is vital to mankind: for wilderness in the we strengthen our CONSERVATION 23 CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY pressure effected andallows areas toregenerate. waterpointsreduces isheavilyimpacted.Rotating grazing such waterholes, these andtherefore areas inthese vegetation the (iii) animals’homerangesoverlaparound dams.Manyofthese drink daily and therefore concentrate around pansand the watersources reserve. on the Mostlarge herbivores needto man-made available involves rotating the management (ii) soils such as sodic patchesorseeplines. soilssuchassodic Theroads are constructedsoasnottocutthrough sensitive the contours crests ofthe asfarpossible. ofdrainagelines (iv) surrounding intothe bush.Alsoroads are carefullyfollow sitedto sandroads placed onthe systematically watertodrain allowing waterrun-off causes erosion. that Forexamplemito-drainsare roads andplacing the minimises constructing in such a way that environment. onthe soasnottoimpact negatively Thisentails this plan. Some of these habitatmanagementtoolsinclude: plan.Someofthese this reservemanagement of the assess, review and to continually and revise successful forinformeddecisionsonthe hasallowed ecological consultants of a competent habitat management programme with input fromqualified Habitat ManagementTeam, year. all whichisoperational development The a with involvedinhabitatmanagementactivities Sabi isactively dedicated Sabi operation: Habitat managementisaveryimportantpartofthe include the Lantana and Prickly-pear cactus. These are removed plants species.Examplesofalien squeezeoutindigenous havetakenholdby propagating prolificallythreatening and to henceprevent erosion. ‘sheet’ effected area therebyan torecover ittime allowing and on packed’. suitable shrubsThis entailsplacingacaciasorother (v) areas havebeen grazedheavilybyherbivoresthat are ‘brush collapsing. exampleoferosion Another control iswhere whichservetoprotect from banksandwalls the constructed roads whichdogothrough gabionsare drainagelines, erosion’ risksof‘gully additional bywaterrun-off, suchas on above,isoneexampleoferosion control. Where there maybe and this is one function of the habitatmanagementteam. ofthe isonefunction andthis (i) through anarea burningasintensely. without rapidly grass,whilecoldburnsrace excessivemoribund,collected recycle bushof nutrients.Hotburnsservetoclearthe herbivores attracting newopenareas tothese andtohelp areas, regrowth toencouragethe offresh grassthereby afour-year cycle.Thesecontrolled burnsservetoclearencroached Controlled burning Road maintenance Waterhole rotation Erosion control Alien plantcontrolAlien . Thecareful placementofroads, asdescribed . Aliens are. Aliens plantsfrom that continents other . . Various reserve ofthe sections are burnton . Another importantaspect ofhabitat. Another The road-network reserve onthe ismanaged 24 CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY South African National ParksBoard. AfricanNational South Trust,Endangered Wildlife andthe College AfricanWildlife Southern the World, Fund for Nature, World Peace the the Parks Foundation, Wide organisations. Geographic Unique Lodgesofthe TheseincludeNational conservation manylocalandinternational with strives tolink issues don’tSince manyconservation recognise borders, Sabialso efforts. conservation toward asoverall aswell initiatives verysuccessfulanti-poaching are SSW, bySabiandpaidtothe collected funds the who utilise SSW,the Sabiintroduced Levy.Theselevies aGuestConservation (SSW) and in with conjunction Sabi Sabi is part of Sabi the Sand Wildtuin interpretation atlarge. public toguestsandthe actions ofthese management,throughwildlife active andthe conservation biodiversity aswedotoday.Sabistrivestoactaleaderinenjoying them future so that invest inthem canshare generations privilegeof the need verycareful wiselyandmanagement. Peopleneedtousethese are andwildlife biodiversity extremely themselves valuableassetsthat programme. enhancethis further unitsthat conservation Africa, itsrich monetaryvalue.ForSouth investments ofsubstantial SabiSandWildtuin species.Thisisoverandabovethe The corporate sector speaksof form ofasset management inthe isresponsible unit)that wildlife safekeepingof all forthe the water is purified until atthe terminal point it is completely wastewaterviaa series of interconnected dams. At each point (vii) recycling forthe fourlodgesallows all ofsewageandother systemsat constructedwetland usedforcompost.Specially clean. are whileplastics returned andwetwaste is supplier tothe incinerator, wasteisburntinasmall waste.Somesolid ofitssolid (vi) Anti-Poaching Unit Anti-Poaching Waste management . Sabi Sabi has a dedicated APU (anti-poachng APU(anti-poachng Sabi hasadedicated . . 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