A meaningful translocation of an endangered species
Releasing an animal back into the wild is a deeply profound moment one can experience in the world of conservation. A personal encounter in the translocation of an endangered species… Rhino In the morning, we
Elephant Expedition
Only a few people get the chance to have the ultimate wildlife conservation experience of this magnitude. Come join us during for a FULL week adventure on February 17th through the 24th for the Elephant Contraception EXPEDITION!
MEET THE TEAM – NADINE
Welcome Nadine - our new foreign research assistant! Nadine was born in France, where her love for nature started when she was raised by her grandparents in the countryside. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in
LASTEST NEWS FROM MAPESU’S RESEARCH PROGRAMME
We have been very busy at the Mapesu Research Programme the last few months. We have released many animals onto the reserve as part of our goal of rewilding the area and creating an area
READ CONSERVATIONIST TARA LAL’S ARTICLE IN ELLE
Conservationist Tara Lal gives us a magical tour of the South African wilderness. She's one of our biggest supports in the world of conservation. Take a look at her latest article in ELLE India Magazine
A SLICE OF BILTONG HISTORY
South Africa has many products that is synonymous with the country, but one such product is growing in popularity on the international front: biltong. Biltong is dried cured meat and for many outsiders considered the
FAST TRACK TO THE CHEETAH BROTHERS
Did you know, cheetahs are the most endangered big cat in Africa? Cheetahs once roamed across the most of the continent of Africa, and into Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, as far as into eastern
GLAMPING GALORE
How many of you like camping but not all aspects of it? You love being outdoors - love the campfire, animals, fresh air, starry nights and adventures, but miss the modern conveniences like a comfortable
Why research and volunteers are essential for conservation on Mapesu Private Game Reserve
“The only way to save a rhinoceros is to save the environment in which it lives, because there’s a mutual dependency between it and millions of other species of both animals and plants” David Attenborough.
Mapesu Volunteer Programme Partners with Panthera.org
Panthera, the global organisation dedicated to conserving wild cats, and Mapesu has joined up. We now have a partnership where we conduct their annual leopard survey on our property and neighbours. Leopards are listed as
WHAT DO RHINOS & GIN HAVE IN COMMON
Okay, so that’s a trick question… Rhinos and gin do not have much in common other than Mapesu creating a special label of some finely made gin bottles where each purchase generates funds that will
THE SKY RHINO
Did you know that you can see a huge geoglyph or formation of a rhino – the “Sky Rhino” on the Mapesu property from an airplane when you fly over the territory? What are geoglyphs?