Our main objective is to maintain the most favourable natural conditions for the wildlife to thrive. Shambala Private Game Reserve is actively involved in wildlife conservation and a comprehensive anti-rhino poaching programme. Through your hands-on involvement in every aspect of the management of our elephants, you will learn more about conservation while enjoying this remarkable experience of a lifetime. As a volunteer you will appreciate their extraordinary social structure and derive satisfaction from knowing that you are making a positive contribution to their wellbeing. The Shambala elephant volunteer programme gives our guests a unique opportunity to gain a better understanding of the amazing world of elephants. Our family of elephants interact with our guests during the elephant back safaris, but for the rest of the time they roam free on the reserve. You will be amazed what animal sightings you might have from your picnic setting.Ĭonservation starts with education, and elephants play an important role in educating people about elephants and their complex family units.

Sit back and enjoy the delicious gourmet picnic feast prepared specially for you by our chefs.

You will be accompanied by our professional game rangers, who will select the perfect spot for spreading the picnic blankets and luxurious cushions for you to spend a relaxing afternoon in the warm sunshine. This is the ideal opportunity for taking in the spectacular sunset views as the birds wing their way home and the bushveld slowly turns to dusk.īush picnics at Shambala are romantic and unforgettable, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush with its plentiful wildlife and lilting birdcalls. From the boat deck you will also see various species of antelope and other wildlife that come down to the shores of the dam to drink water. The dam is home to herds of hippos as well as crocodiles and a large and varied indigenous fish population. If you are keen to participate in more energetic activities, you can go on guided bush walks, and there are also exciting volunteer programmes for those who are passionate about conservation.įor memorable moments to last a lifetime there is nothing quite like a leisurely sundowner cruise on the 30-hectare Douw Steyn Dam, the largest man-made dam in southern Africa. You can take in the reserve on an elephant back safari or you might prefer to view the wildlife in their natural environment from the comfort of a game viewing vehicle, enjoy a leisurely bush picnic, and set off on a sundowner cruise, before ending the day in the most perfect way with a magical star-gazing experience. A visit to Shambalais the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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