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Anti Poaching Experience with Down-2-the-Wire

Hoedspruit

Pick up and drop off from your overnight accommodation in the Hoedspruit area is included for all our safaris and tours

Activity Description

This 5 to 6-hour activity begins with a live in-field workshop where you will work alongside a specialist anti-poaching team to learn the expert skills of finding and removing illegal wire snares – the “silent killers” of the wilderness. After this hands-on field trip, you will be transferred back to the Down to the Wire premises for a quick break to enjoy a hearty packed lunch. The experience then transitions into a creative jewelry-making workshop, where you will be guided through the process of transforming wire snares recovered from the bush into your own unique piece of jewelry to take home. This meaningful journey doesn’t just tell the story of survival; it allows you to play an active role in it, with a shop on-site available to purchase additional jewelry and mementos where all proceeds directly fund emergency medical treatment for snared wildlife.

Arrangements

Duration6 hours 30 minutes
WhenAvailalble Monday to Friday and Saturdays only on prior arrangement
WhereGuests' overnight accommodation
WeatherClear weather dependent for the field sweep but the jewellery workshop takes place undercover.
What to Wear1) Even in winter, temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius, so we recommend comfortable cool clothing. 2) Neutral-coloured shirts/tshirt and trousers are perfect. 3) Sturdy closed shoes or sneakers are mandatory for the field sweep to protect your feet while walking in the bush; flip-flops are not suitable for the field portion but can be changed into for the jewelry workshop. 4) Please bring a windbreaker or light jacket as the field trip can be chilly in the early morning. 5) We also recommend a hat or cap, sunglasses, and the application of insect repellent before the field session.
Things to BringBinoculars and camera are recommended, hat, sun protection/sunscreen, insect repellant, credit card for any additional drinks purchases, cash for gratuities.
Guests or Spectators

Requirements

Minimum Age12 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelFit
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsCollection and drop-off from overnight accommodation, anti-poaching field sweep anti poaching team, hands-on snare wire jewelry-making workshop at Down to the Wire, hearty packed lunch, all materials for your unique jewelry piece, professional transport, bottled water in the vehicle.
ExclusionsAdditional jewelry or art purchases at the studio, guide gratuities.

Notes

1) Sturdy closed walking shoes and neutral-coloured bush clothing are mandatory for the field sweep.
2) Due to the nature of working with the specialist anti-poaching team, this experience is recommended for ages 12 and up.

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