As a privately owned Big Five Game Reserve that is open to eco-tourism, Ka'Ingo takes great pride in conservation efforts to rehabilitate the area and introduce animals naturally found in the larger malaria-free UNESCO declared Waterberg biosphere.
Water as a valuable resource
Part of the ongoing conservation efforts at the Ka'Ingo Big Five Game Reserve is water preservation. Since we don't have any permanent water sources at Ka'Ingo we make use of a rain water collection system where water is collected in dams. This is extremely important to ensure that the animals never suffer from water shortage. We have placed water catchments and dams in strategic places as the elephants require between 100 and 300 litres of water daily, whereas the giraffes are comfortable without water for days on end.
We have also installed a water circulation system to ensure that fresh water is always available. Our airstrip is one of the areas where our sound water preservation policy is evident. We irrigate the strip in a manner that ensures minimum loss of water. We rely heavily on ground water supply through the use of boreholes at the most strategic locations on the farm. Through this method we place minimum strain on the catchments.
Eco paradise
Boasting 4 000 head of game and several bird species, the Ka'Ingo Big Five Game Reserve is one of the well-loved eco-tourist destinations in the Limpopo Province. Unsurpassed luxury and a wide range of activities ranging from bush walks, open vehicle safari drives, to bush wine tasting, teambuilding, and spa relaxation make for an interesting stay. A short introduction to two of the 35 species of animals found at the Big Five Game Reserve is provided below.
Elephants
These majestic and extremely intelligent animals have no natural enemies and given a well conserved habitat can quickly populate an area. Guests just love to watch them as they squirt out on average 6 to 7 litres of water through their trunks at once. Their trunks are so well developed that we as humans can take lessons from their dexterity abilities. They have tremendous control over their trunks to such an extent that they would be able to turn the pages of a magazine if given the chance.
Rhinos
Rhinos once lived in North America as well, but are now limited to the African continent. At one stage rhinos faced extinction even on the African continent, but intensive conservation efforts have ensured that their numbers are now on the increase. One of the frequently asked questions by guests is about the difference between the black and white rhino. The black rhino eats mainly leaves and shrubs, while the white rhino grazes on grasses. The black rhino is definitely the more aggressive of the two and is in fact grey and not black. The white rhino has a wide mouth and from there its name and not from its colour.
Come and see the above mentioned animals as well as lions, buffalo, leopards, cheetahs, and many more animal species in their natural habitat in a way you will cherish. Book your stay at the Big Five Game Reserve and experience luxury while on safari.
Sources:
http://ladywildlife.com/animal/rhinoceros.html
http://www.elephant.se/
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