Last Updated: 07-02-2010

In the news this month...


Rainfall
February 2010

Over the last two years, January has witnessed the arrival of heavy rains. In 2008 it was necessary for management to close the reserve for a few days due to the rivers flooding and in 2009 parts of the reserve received in excess of 500mm of rain in just a few days, resulting in heavy flooding in certain areas. This year, January again heralded the arrival of good rains but the showers were intermittent. Consequently, the bush is looking lush and green and the rivers are flowing nicely but, to date, there has been no flooding and as a result the roads are holding up well.


New Arrival
February 2010

Towards the end of December, a landowner near Melkrivier reported the activity of an extremely habituated male cheetah on his property. Given that his property is surrounded by hunting farms, the landowner was concerned for the long-term safety of this animal...

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Lions vs. buffaloes or is it buffaloes vs. lions?
February 2010

It all started on the evening when we heard the roaring of two male lions whilst having drinks on the viewing deck at Clifftop. 10 to 15 minutes later they roared gain, but this time further away towards Site 20 (Kudu lodge)...

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Spotted Hyenas
February 2010

The elusive pair of spotted hyenas that have taken up residence on Welgevonden were sighted in the beginning of January in the eastern corner of the reserve near site 35.

However, they continue to be very mobile across the reserve and their distinctive whooping call was heard near the main gate the other night.

Please report any sightings or signs of these animals to management as we are very interested in keeping a record of their movements and activity on the reserve.


Fight against pom pom weed
February 2010

January on Welgevonden is a time of war!
This is the period during which the dreaded pom pom weed flowers and during which management mobilises to combat the threat of this alien invasive species.

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New plant identified on Welgevonden
February 2010

The Sterkstroom River Valley continues to deliver surprises. 

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Welgevonden Private Game Reserve

  At 36 000 hectares in size, Welgevonden Private Game Reserve lies in the Waterberg plateau, just north of Johannesburg, South Africa. Here guests enjoy unlimited traversing through the reserve and experience an environment where biodiversity conservation and game viewing are managed in harmony.  

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Activities on Welgevonden
 
A host of new activities are now being offered to the lodges on Welgevonden.

These include:
- Stargazing evenings
- Motivational talks with Sibusiso Vilane
- Training at the Weltrac Training Centre
Leopard Research on Welgevonden
 
A leopard research project has been established on Welgevonden, and is being conducted by Lourens Swanepoel from the Centre for Wildlife Management at the University of Pretoria.

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Monthly Climate Info : January 2010
Rainfall : 106mm Temp: Max 38°C/Min 12°C
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