AMAKHALA AWARD

At the exclusive 2nd Annual Adventure Province (Eastern Cape) Tourism & Conservation Awards, championed by the Eastern Cape Parks & Conservation Agency (ECPTA), on 24th March 2011, Amakhala was announced the winner in the Best Private Game Reserve category.

"These awards recognise industry contributions through 34 awards across five categories which are accommodation, tourism services, cultural heritage, biodiversity, and adventure / tourism experience.

By recognising the best in the tourism & conservation sector, the aim is to spur the industry on to new heights, by constantly seeking new ways to exceed visitor expectations and create a stellar visitor experience every time. In its second year, with the theme “Celebrating Diversity and Excellence”.

The “2nd Annual Adventure Province Tourism & Conservation Awards” concept is based on similar tourism excellence awards events that take place all over the world, most notably the Indaba Welcome Awards, the First Choice Responsible Awards in London, the Tshwane Tourism Awards, the Welcome Awards, and the Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards.

The Eastern Cape Parks &Tourism Awards currently participates in two National Tourism Awards - the Welcome Awards (Service Excellence Tourism Awards) and the Eteya Tourism Awards (the Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the year Awards).

The “2nd Annual Adventure Province Tourism & Conservation Awards” are envisaged to be one of the most coveted, and prestigious awards events in the Eastern Cape."

All at Amakhala are thrilled with this prestigious award and invite you to visit THE BEST PRIVATE GAME RESERVE IN THE EASTERN CAPE!!

Q&A on Rhino Poaching

The Endangered Wildlife Trust's Rhino Security Project has released an informative and thought-provoking factsheet providing answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding rhino poaching, the value of the horn, the practice of dehorning rhinos etc.

Copy and paste this URL for some invaluable information:

www.ewt.org.za/portals/O/EWT%20Fact%20Sheets/Q&A%20Rhino%20dehorning.pdf

RHINO MONTH

RHINO MONTH

September is an extra special month ..... HillsNek Safaris is supporting WWF with RHINO MONTH! Take a stand, get involved, make a donation and spread the word to help save Africa's rhino against ruthless poaching and the threat of extinction.

September 22nd has been declared RHINO DAY whereby all citizens are implored to make a noise and send out an urgent plea for help from our leaders:

"Concerned about Rhino poaching? Then get ready to take a stand and to make some noise.
On 22 September, RHINO DAY, WWF calls on all concerned citizens of the world to dust off their vuvuzelas, toot their horns and to make as much noise as possible, at 1pm, as a symbolic act to send a powerful message to leaders that the time to take serious and effective action against rhino poaching is now.
RHINO DAY will be the culmination of a month-long campaign by WWF and other partners, encouraging the public to help support South Africa’s rhino warriors – the men and women at the frontline who risk their lives daily against the sophisticated, ruthless and heavily-armed international criminal gangs who run the illegal rhino horn trade.
Together we can all play a role in the fight against Rhino poaching.
As part of RHINO MONTH, WWF is challenging individuals, businesses, schools, universities and other organisations to not only make a noise on 22 September, but also make a donation which will ensure that much-needed anti-poaching equipment and support can be secured for rangers across the region."

Visit http://www.wwf.org.za/ for additional information on this vital campaign.

HillsNek Safaris Team