Bambelela\'s Three Years And 50 Days To Freedom Initiative
On December 8, 2009, a dedicated team of five humans journeyed with twenty-eight rehabilitated Vervet monkeys to a lush riverbank at Safarilands Nature Reserve.
The monkeys were about to be set free! Many of the monkeys have heart-wrenching stories: abandoned, orphaned, injured, mistreated, abused. They and their caregivers struggled and fought for their lives for about three years and now the Vervets would be returned to the wild.
Exciting, but not without new dangers: a crocodile infested river, a wild troop to contend with, foraging for their own food, learning to make it on their own. With the exception of one younger female, it has been a triumph. She, Ellie, came back to Bambelela to be safe.
Dedicated Bambelela team members who live with the monkeys all year round deserve the lion’s share of the credit. Volunteers come from around the world to work with these creatures; all have played a part in the success of this mission. Staff, student or volunteer, it means so much to each person involved that her she has contributed to the conservation of this species and to the rehabilitation of the individual monkeys. It has been worth all the scratches, nips, and bites.
Special thanks go to Shane and Riaan, who have stayed at the release site for the duration of the release. We are also grateful to Antoinette, who lent us her trap and travel cages, driving her Bakkie (pick-up truck) and trailer, helped with catching and transporting the troop of monkeys.
Rates from: ZAR 450,00(per person / per Night)
Contact Details
Georeen Guest Houses
8 Regulus St, Sterpark, Polokwane, 0699
Tel: 15 296 1670
Fax: 15 265 1670
E-mail: philipve@mweb.co.za
Facilities• 6 Rooms / Units • Satellite TV • Non Smoking Rooms • Air Condition • Bathroom en-suite • Heater in Room / Unit • TV • Tea and Coffee in Room • Safe in Room / Unit • Room Service • Guest Lounge • Restaurant • Swimming Pool • Conference Facilities • Laundry Service • Parking • Undercover Parking • Golf Course • Bar • Lapa / Boma • Pick up Service • Nature Reserve |
Available activities• Fishing • Game Drives • Team Building • Conferencing • Casinos • Golf Courses • Hiking |
| * Activities can be closeby or at property |