The Khutse Game Reserve
Khutse Game Reserve abuts the southern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Set in typical pan country of undulating savannah, most of the larger arid-adapted herbivores can be found, together with the common predators, lions, leopards and cheetahs. Duiker and steenbok are as common as the ostrich. Many smaller species abound, like Cape fox, bat-eared fox, ground squirrel, jackal, porcupine, yellow mongoose and suricate. There are more than 60 pans and game is usually seen in or near them, but it is seasonal and difficult to predict. Khutse has interesting birds associated with arid areas, such as kori bustard, three species of coursers, two of sandgrouse and several larks. Being closer to Gaborone than other parks or reserves, Khutse is a popular weekend destination for local visitors. There are four unserviced camping sites, and camping elsewhere in the reserve is not allowed. As usual in the Kalahari the visitor must be totally self contained, independent and responsible. There is only a single road into the reserve.
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Resérve de Nazinga
The Resérve de Nazinga, south of Ouagadougou, near Pô and the Ghanian border, is a game park run by Canadian environmentalists. Today, Burkina Faso is estimated to have the largest elephant population of West Africa, due in large part to the policies of the Nazinga game reserve. Since 1979, the workers on the reserve have aimed for a balance between the needs of the human population, and the necessity to protect the elephants from ivory hunters and other human predators. The policies are a mixture of limited game cropping, local employment, promotion of ecotourism and anti-poaching measures.
Samburu and Shaba Game Reserves
You can explore three game reserves located in close. The clean air, exotic flora and fauna and the excitement of viewing some of the rare species is enough for you to prolong your stay in this game reserve.
Factfile - Samburu and Shaba Game Reserves
Location: Mount Kenya Samburu Area
Total Area: 165 sq. kms
Major Attractions: Reticulated giraffe, grevy's zebra and beisa oryx
The Samburu Game Reserves are the most accessible of the Northern Frontier faunal sanctuaries. There are actually three reserves - the Samburu Reserve, Buffalo Springs and Shaba Reserve. The Samburu Reserve covers 104 sq. km
Masai Mara National Reserve
Though you may have seen the pictures of roaring lions but to view them live at Masai Mara National Park was a spine chilling experience! You may actually see the animals from the closest point. We recommend you to visit this national reserve atleast once and enjoy the unspoiled wild beauty in Kenya.
Factfile - Masai Mara National Reserve
Total area: 1,812 sq. km (700 sq. miles)
Major attraction: Lions & wild animals
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Berenty Private Reserve
With its large populations of ringtails, brown lemurs and Verreaux’ sifakas, Berenty is probably the most famous Malagasy reserve. Birding is rewarding. The reserve protects both spiny bush and dry tamarind woodland, along the Mandrare River bank. The guides are among the best in Madagascar, but it is easy (and permitted) to follow the broad trails and explore Berenty independently. The museum has rare examples of Sakalava carvings.
The Mokolodi Nature Reserve
Officially opened in 1994, the Mokolodi Nature Reserve is 14 kilometres south of Gaborone on the main road to Lobatse. Created by the Mokolodi Wildlife Foundation, a non-profit organisation aiming towards conservation and education, the 6 300 acre reserve is stocked with a various species of game indigenous to south-east Botswana. These include mountain reedbuck and antelope of various kinds, zebra, gemsbok, giraffe, brown hyena and warthog. Mokolodi is home to over a third of Botswana's white rhino population and is engaged in a breeding programme. The second prong of the Foundation's drive is catered to
