Yesterday, Dr Johan Marais of Saving the Survivors came through to the Pilanesberg to assist us with treating Shannon (we have named the Rhino now!). Also joining us was Dr Gerhardus Scheepers who had treated Shannon on the 2 previous occasions.As you may be aware Shannon’s injury is the result of a botched poaching. Though [...]
Late last year we were alerted to an injured Black Rhino cow who was with her calf. It took 3 attempts on 3 different days to locate the Rhino and treat her. Her calf was also immobilised at the same time so that she did not run off and lose her mum. Known as Serate, [...]
PWT Chairman, Gabriel Mokgoko, visited the Rhino Orphanage where 5 of the Pilanesberg orphans reside. The RO takes amazing care of all our babies at no cost to us. We are ever grateful for their care and passion of these brave babies who have experienced so much trauma at the hands of poachers. Thanks again [...]
A conservation and leadership non-profit organisation that encourages, plans and manages wild lands The Wilderness Foundation encourages, plans and manages wild lands and wilderness, uplifts the knowledge and lives of historically disadvantaged citizens and stimulates an environmental ethos amongst current and future leaders. The organisation was founded in 1972. It has pioneered many projects and [...]
Many thanks to Tomislav and his CEVA Team for their contribution towards the protection of the Pilanesberg Rhino!
The PWT will host this ride on the 24 Oct 2015 in aid of raising funds for the Conservation Projects in the Pilanesberg. If the ride proves successful then we hope to make it an annual event! The route will take all cyclists through the Wilderness area of the Pilanesberg. There is an option for [...]
Many thanks to Ben and his company for making this notching possible. Also to Inside Edge for introducing the Group to Pilanesberg and especially our Rhinos! As you may be aware Rhinos are notched in a specific pattern unique to each Rhino so that they can be identified on sight. We also chip them in [...]
