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Mother’s Day Treat

Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is around the corner and what better way to treat the most special lady in your life than to a day at the Emdoneni Spa? Your journey to total relaxation and well-being begins at the Emdoneni Spa at the Emdoneni Lodge. Rejuvenate your senses by experiencing relaxing treatments in the comfort of your own room – Treatments are offered to Lodge guests only. To book a treatment, please enquire ate the reception desk as to time available. As the treatments are quite popular, please book in advance to avoid missing out on a truly unique experience. Our treatment menu consist of the following world class treatments: Massage Therapies De-stress Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage – 30 min Aromatherapy Massage – 60 min Swedish Massage – 60 min Deep Tissue Sports Massage – 60 min Earth Massage – 60 min African Face Print Massage – 30 min Indian Head Massage – 30 min Hand & Feet Spa Manicure Ritual – 30 min Spa Pedicure Ritual – 30 min Extra Care Treatments: Manicure – 60 min Pedicure – 60 min Express Manicure – 30 min Express Pedicure – 30 min Nail Care: Gel on hands – 30 min Gel on toes – 30 min Eye Treatments: Eyelash tint – 30 min Eyebrow tint – 30 min Eyelash & Eyebrow tint – 30 min Eyebrow shape – 30 min Special Combo’s: Aromatherapy Massage with Express Pedicure – 90 min Deep Tissue Massage with Spa Pedicure Ritual – 90 min Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage with Express Manicure – 60 min For more information about these amazing treatments and booking them, please follow this link: https://goo.gl/Di4vGy Credit: www.emdonenilodge.com

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Explore the beauty of the Hluhluwe area

Picture of the day Zebra foal at Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, KwaZuluNatal, South Africa. Upon your stay at Emdoneni Lodge, you can book a game drive at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi park to explore the beauty of the Hluhluwe area. #NearbyAttractions Image: Pinterest

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Newly developed camera system to aid the EWT in the prevention of power line collisions

The EWT recently took another important step towards minimising the impact of power lines on birds. As part of a long-term strategic partnership with Eskom, two specially designed cameras were fitted to a stretch of power line in De Aar located in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, with the aim of better understanding, and therefore minimising the threats to birds from energy infrastructure. The Bird Detection System (BDS) is a South African-designed concept that uses a high-resolution camera with image processing capabilities to detect movement, including birds, in the frame. It was designed when the EWT expressed a need for an affordable, versatile product that would assist in the research of bird collisions. After three years of hard work, dedication and testing, the product was ready to be trialled out in the field. The BDS, which is solar powered, is the first real-time system to transmit data such as video clips or photos directly to a user’s cell phone or data bank, with information uploaded straight to a cloud server for easy retrieval. This enables team members to count birds, identify species, and observe behaviour. The software and settings can also be configured remotely, eliminating the need for field maintenance, while the camera has an hourly self-check system and reboots every 24 hours. The BDS is fully adaptable to user requirements, and can also be used during Environmental Impact Assessments as a tool for specialists conducting surveys. Eight years of research have shown that the installation location in De Aar is the most impacted by bird mortalities, making it an ideal site for this trial. The EWT Wildlife and Energy Programme Manager, Constant Hoogstad, says, “This device will enable us to gather information about the time of day or night these collisions occur, what the weather conditions are like at the time, and the behaviour of the bird right before colliding with a power line. This will give us far greater insight into what causes these collisions and allow us to find more effective ways to reduce them.” Contacts Constant Hoogstad Manager: Wildlife and Energy Programme Endangered Wildlife Trust Tel: +27 87 021 0398 constanth@ewt.org.za Belinda Glenn Communication and Brand Manager Endangered Wildlife Trust Tel: +27 87 021 0398 belindag@ewt.org.za Source: endangeredwildlifetrust

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Save our cheetahs!

Cheetahs worldwide is now sprinting fast to becoming extinct The South African cheetah , also known as the Namibian cheetah, is the most numerous and the nominate cheetah subspecies native to Southern Africa. Since 1986, it has been classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Habitat The South African cheetah live mainly in the lowland areas and deserts of the Kalahari, the savannahs of Okavango Delta and the grasslands of the Transvaal region in South Africa. In Namibia, cheetahs are mostly found in farmlands. Population Previously estimated at a population of 4,190 individuals in Southern Africa since 2007, the total population of the South African cheetah has likely reached to over 6,000 individuals, with Namibia having the largest cheetah population worldwide. Since 1990 and on wards, the population was estimated at approximately 2,500 individuals in Namibia, until 2015, the cheetah population has been increased to more than 3,500 in the country. Botswana contains the second-largest population of cheetahs. In 2016, there are approximately 2,000 South African cheetahs in Botswana, which is about 20% of the world’s cheetahs. How many left? There were 550 to 850 cheetahs left in South Africa in 2007. After many conservation efforts, the cheetah population has increased to more than 1,000 individuals. Previously in 2013, there were an estimated population of 1,200 to 1,300 cheetahs in South Africa. In 2016, it is estimated that 1,500 adult cheetahs live in South Africa. The South African cheetah have gone extinct in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho and Malawi. The cheetahs have been reintroduced in Swaziland. Historically, it was believed all cheetahs were genetically homogenous. This changed in January 2011, when the Asiatic cheetahs and the Sudan cheetahs were revealed to be distinct even from their closest relatives from South Africa. Credit: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Exciting news!!!

Shadow and Skye were sent to Cheetah Experience in Bloemfontein, 6 months ago, for a breeding exchange to ensure that the cheetah DNA is conserve for our next generation. Abby, their gracious 5 year old female cheetah chose our handsome Skye and only had eyes for him. The two of them spent some quality time together….. and now we are delighted to share the very exciting news with you. Abby gave birth to 5 beautiful cubs!! TAKE A LOOK AT THE VIDEO HERE Being a young female and also having her first litter, Abby experienced some difficulties with the labour process. Both veterinarians opted for the best option for both Abby and the cubs and they were born with a cesarean section. Riana and her dedicated team, along with Dr’s Ryan Niemand and Sandra Bertram, assisted Abby during her operation. Abby and cubbies are doing well. Riana had to jump in to help with the very important feeding routine while Mom is recovering. Abby, unfortunately, will not be able to raise her first litter due to the pain medicine and antibiotics she has to take to get better. In nature, this event would have been fatal for Abby and her cubbies. We are privileged to be able to add to the number of cheetah still left in South Africa. Cecillie Nel TAKE A LOOK AT THE VIDEO HERE

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