Africa is a proud hub for wildlife tourism and it will continue to be…as long as an ecological balance is maintained. Many concessions and private nature reserves are continually working together to preserve the environment and educate tourists about the real problems that are being faced.
In this article, we’re going to take an in-depth look at Pondoro Game Lodge’s conservational efforts to ensure wildlife populations are able to live on sustainable land in a balanced ecosystem.
Pondoro Game Lodge is located in Balule Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. It is one of many lodges in the region that is devoted to ecotourism and the concept of conscious tourism. It is an essential undertaking to help ensure a sustainable environment for the precious wildlife in the region, including the famed Big 5.
Pondoro is one of the game Lodges in South Africa that is spearheading raising awareness by educating visitors from all over the world about their conservation efforts.
Pondoro’s environment-saving efforts
Pondoro’s location already shows their intention of contributing to conservation efforts. The Balule Nature Reserve is part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves.
Each of the areas is part of the APNR: Balule, Timbavati, Klaserie, Umbabat, Grietjie Private Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park. All have endeavoured to maintain an ecological balance, and this includes removing all fencing and other barriers that initially separated the reserves.
The benefit is the increase in the grazing area for the different wildlife populations which ensures that the land is sustainable. Pondoro Game Lodge is also associated with the all-women Black mamba anti-poaching team and their affiliate project, the Bush Babies Environmental and Awareness Programme.
How you can help preserve and help maintain a sustainable balance
Pondoro allows guests to meet the Black mamba anti-poaching team, find out why they are so effective and discover the rationale behind this initiative for a very reasonable fee. The money goes towards supplementing the costs that need to be covered so that the team can be as effective as possible.
So, by choosing to stay at Pondoro Lodge, you will experience lavish, unique accommodation that has been specifically designed to offer an incomparable ambience. Furthermore, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your money is being used to help conservation efforts in the region.
The exclusive safaris are renowned for offering some of the best wildlife sightings (including the Big 5: lion, cheetah, rhino, elephant and buffalo) in Africa. Choose between early-morning or night game drives, and if you’re feeling adventurous, there are sensational nature walks that allow you to track wildlife on foot. It’s an experience that will not be forgotten.
A change in mindset, embracing ecotourism and educating yourself about the reasons for these critical conservation efforts is essential for game lodges like Pondoro, to help preserve and increase longevity of the wildlife populations of Africa. You can be a bastion for the change that is desperately needed by spreading the wildlife-saving knowledge.
