Etiquette of game drives
If you go to a game lodge such as Mhondoro you will be treated to game drives both in the evening and in the morning to see the beauty that nature has to offer. Mhondoro is a game lodge that is situated in the Waterberg area in the Limpopo province. The lodge is situated on the Welgevonden Reserve and the 100 000 hectare stretch of land provides excellent settings for perfect game drives.
When you select Mhondoro as your holiday destination or weekend get-away spot you will be choosing luxury and privacy set in the beauty of nature. Situated two hundred kilometers from Pretoria and two hundred and sixty kilometers from Johannesburg therefore it is a short enough distance not to be inconvenient and a long enough distance to be far enough from the city.
Upon arrival at Mhondoro you will go on the first of your game drives after enjoying a refreshing drink. On this first of the game drives you will be treated to the sight of Impala, Warthog, Giraffe, Rhinoceros, Kudu, Eland, Elephant and a host of other animals. On the morning drives you can enjoy hot beverages and snacks that will keep you warm and on the evening game drives snacks and sundowners.
Being courteous to the animals and other participants
When you take part in game drives there are certain guidelines that you should follow to make the experience more enjoyable for you and for the other guests. Here are a few guidelines to assist you on the game drives.
Remember that game drives are there to observe animals in their natural habitat, avoid talking excessively loud as this could scare the animals away.
On game drives in the evening where the use of spotlight is required ; try to keep the spot light to a minimum, do not shine the light directly in the eyes of the animals as this causes temporary blindness and disorientation.
Do not in any way try to tease or corner the animal as this could result in the animal panicking and the consequences could be unpredictable or dangerous behavior from the animal.
Remember that the animals are there just to be seen, do not try to attract there attention while on the game drives by clapping hands, whistling, or banging against the side of the vehicle as this will just cause the animal to get agitated.
The only thing that should return with you from game drives is your photographs and memories, you are never permitted to remove the flora or attempt to take home an animal, insect or bird.
Most importantly the game rangers that facilitate the game drives and that guide you through the bush know what they are doing, Respect the judgment of the game ranger if he says that the vehicle is close enough.
Do not smoke an game drives, very often the African bush is dry and an accident could result in a flash fire which will cause irreparable damage.
Do not attempt to feed or approach an animal, if an animal gets used to human interactions it could result in dangerous situations and unfortunate consequences.
At Mhondoro the game rangers that are involved with the game drives are highly skilled and knowledgeable and are eager to share their wisdom with you. For exciting and informative game drives hosted at a luxurious game lodge, contact Mhondoro today and book for your next holiday.
For more information about the 5 star Mhondoro Game Lodge, please give us a call us at 0861 106 648
