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North Americans
Captured by African Game School
Experience Sondela Nature
Reserve has something for everyone "Konga imvelo",
means "take care of nature" in both Zulu and Swazi.
Many North Americans long to take care of
nature, but are unaware that there are
still peaceful, endless plains and blue skies to be
experienced in our busy, high-speed
world. It does still exist and is
possible for those seeking peace, adventure or
education to find it through experiencing the magic
of SondŽla Nature Reserve in South
Africa. Recently this
highly accredited Game Capture School has extended
their course availability to North America.
Accredited by the University of Pretoria, these
courses are also approved by the Ontario Veterinary
Medical Association for Continuing Education
credits. They hold their courses at different
locations but their main site is SondŽla. Situated
near the town of Bela Bela, SondŽla collaborates
with the University of Pretoria, South African
SPCA, and the Game Capture School. SondŽla -
translated means, "Come Closer". True to it's
meaning, the reserve draws you in with it stunning
surroundings, abundant game viewing and stylish
living quarters. "This school is
not just for conservationists, zoo personnel,
animal handlers, and game capturers. We want to
invite the general public to experience this
opportunity as well," says Petronel Nieuwoudt,
Managing Director of the Game Capture
School. The Game Capture
School offers two courses in African wildlife
conservation and management. These courses have
been compiled to suit the needs of
conservation-minded people whether professional or
amateur. A typical day includes animal capture
activities, campfires and of course, a nice hot
shower. Meals, lectures and notes are
included. "The courses will
be presented by veterinarians that are experts in
this field," Nieuwoudt added. "It is wonderful
that they are prepared to share their wealth of
knowledge for the ultimate benefit of species
worldwide." From trail hiking
to bush walks, there is no shortage of thrills.
There is even a farmyard for
children. For more
information please contact: Susanne Friedl
(519) 647-3421 Email:
sfriedl@vasfriedl.com |
