Rhino poaching in South Africa has reached epidemic proportions with 668 rhino killed in South Africa during 2012. The slaughter has worsened with the rising demand for rhino horn and increasing involvement of ruthless criminal syndicates.
Goway, in partnership with Thompsons Africa, have recently committed to raising funds to support the Rhino Conservation efforts of the Wildlands Conservation Trust.
Since 1970 Goway Travel has been providing unforgettable travel experiences to some of the world’s most exotic and interesting destinations, and now in partnership with the leading South African travel wholesaler – Thompsons Africa, is looking to use its popularity to the advantage of the rhino species and ultimately the tourism industry.
Wildlands are actively trying to find long term solutions to environmental challenges, including the on-going rhino poaching onslaught. In this effort they are working closely with a number of other organisations, like Thompsons Africa, to develop a co-ordinated and effective response.
The Wildlands response to this onslaught is structured around four complimentary strategies:
To this end Goway will donate $20 for every booking made that features one of their preferred game lodge partners from now until 30 June 2013. “If Rhino poaching isn’t halted, the rhino may simply become a memory – and the question is, what next?” said Moira Smith, General Manager Goway AFRICAExperts. “We have to conserve our natural assets for generations to come.”
Visit http://www.goway.com/agent/2012/12/save-the-rhino-with-goway/ for more information, pick a holiday destination and join us in this fight against rhino poaching.
“Corporates like Thompsons Africa and Goway contribute significant funding towards supporting the anti-poaching work we are currently busy with across Kwazulu-Natal, and particularly in Zululand,” said Wildlands Strategic Manager Kevin McCann. “The funds will see to a more professional investigations approach to all rhino poaching incidents, improving the prosecution rate and also offering a deterrent to potential poachers, hopefully preventing and cutting down on the number of incidents,” concluded McCann.
WILDTRUST (registered as the Wildlands Conservation Trust - IT No: 4329/1991/PMB)