Conservation at Nkomazi Private Game Reserve: Cheetah Relocation
Posted on: 2 October 2024 Written by: Newmark Hotels & Reserves
Nkomazi Private Game Reserve relocated two cheetahs from the reserve as part of their ongoing efforts to protect South Africa’s vulnerable species and our ecosystems and to contribute to conservation on a larger scale.
Why Is Cheetah Relocation Important?
Nkomazi Private Game Reserve relocated two female cheetahs to Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve with the help of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (@the_ewt) and Wildlifevets.com (@wildlifevets.com_sa).
With most reserves in South Africa being fenced off, predator populations have to be managed carefully. Individuals have to be moved around to ensure good genetic variability, in other words, to prevent in-breeding.
Cheetah relocation also helps to distribute the species in healthy proportions so there aren’t too many predators in one place and that a healthy balance in the shared ecosystem can be achieved.
How Nkomazi Private Game Reserve Supports a Relocation
Nkomazi Private Game Reserve contributes to the cheetah metapopulation of South Africa by exporting its cheetah offspring to new reserves. This strengthens the current cheetah population at the new reserve or establishes a new population.
Nkomazi works closely with experienced vets and other stakeholders to ensure that the animals are carefully sedated and safely transported with minimal harm into a safe haven where they can thrive together as a species.
Conservation Meets Luxury
While Nkomazi Private Game Reserve is doing admirable work behind the scenes, it is also a five-star luxury glamping destination in Emanza, Mpumalanga, just a few hours away from Johannesburg by car.
This is a destination not to be missed, promising delectable African cuisine in a glamorous boma setting, leisurely game drives, and inviting accommodation that is a home away from home in the bush.
Guests staying at this UNESCO-protected site are in for a treat, waking up to vast untouched Mpumalanga landscapes teaming with game and birdlife just outside your glamping tent. From deck pools to outdoor showers, private luxury bedrooms and world-class amenities, it’s the ideal escape.
Book your stay at Nkomazi Private Game Reserve with Newmark Hotels & Reserves and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature’s playground.