There are some great destinations and species to pursue and it feels like every year that bucket list just seems to grow and grow. But I think, no matter where the path of adventure will lead me, A spiral horn hunt will always give me that warm fuzzy feeling inside. In the process we all […]
On 22 November was the start of the first ever AGM of the Custodians of Professional Hunting and Conservation. We at Watervale Safaris are extremely proud of this association and look forward to the things to come in the future. The AGM was a massive success. A good turnout, of like-minded, ethical, sincere conservationists ready […]
In the 21st century there are many conservation challenges that we are faced with. The poaching of Rhino and Elephant for their ivory, vultures disappearing at an alarming rate and species like the Oribi (Ourebia ourebi) struggling to keep head above water. For Watervale Safaris and owner Harold Lister, Oribi preservation and occasionally when possible […]
It has been just under a month since the release of the first four hippo on Nhlamvini Game Reserve. It has been great to watch them settle in and find their feet and already there are some interesting developments. Four Hippos were trans-located from the Sabi Sands to Nhlamvini Game Reserve in April. They consisted […]
Poachers, in whatever form they may come, is among the greatest threat to our wildlife species. According to Animal Rights Africa, “the illegal killing of wild animals for meat, the so-called use and trade of ‘bushmeat’, is believed to be one of the greatest direct causes of the decline of wild animals in Africa. The […]
With the ever growing industry of game farming in southern Africa, it has become essential to protect and expand oxpecker populations as the most effective tool in the biological control of ticks. The area around Nlhamvini Game Reserve; Highflats and Ixopo districts, is traditionally well developed agricultural community, with many large cattle farms. Generations of […]
Watervale Safaris has been a proud member of the Oribi Breeding group since 2004. It is initiatives like the Oribi Custodianship that encourages individuals and private land owners to conserve specific vulnerable species. What is Custodianship? Custodianship is the formal recognition given to individuals of the public at large in acknowledgement of their voluntary commitment […]
The Next Chapter with Watervale Safaris It is with great joy and pride that we can publish our very first blog post and revamped website for Watervale Safaris. Watervale Safaris has been operating as a hunting destination since 2001, with many conservation efforts along the way, lead by Mo Lister. In 2015 Mo Lister was […]