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An extraordinary opportunity in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve to sponsor and personally experience an HELICOPTER AIR SURVEILLANCE PATROL
Mpumalanga Helicopter Co. and the Timbavati Wildlife Protection Unit are offering a rare and impactful opportunity for visitors to the Timbavati Reserve: the chance to sponsor and actively participate in an anti-poaching air surveillance patrol.

Air surveillance is a powerful tool in the fight against rhino poaching, and Mpumalanga Helicopter Co. is dedicated to making these patrols a regular and effective deterrent. With support from conservation-minded visitors, your sponsorship not only funds this essential service but also allows you to take part in a patrol flight—witnessing first-hand the efforts to protect endangered wildlife.

THE EXPERIENCE

Your journey begins at a convenient helipad near your lodge, where you’ll be joined by an experienced Timbavati Anti-Poaching Unit Ranger. From there, you’ll embark on a one-hour aerial patrol, covering key areas of the reserve. While you may spot wildlife along the way, the primary focus is on monitoring the landscape for signs of illegal activity and gaining a deeper understanding of Timbavati’s intensive wildlife protection efforts.

This unique experience provides a behind-the-scenes look at the tireless work that goes into safeguarding the reserve’s precious rhino population, giving you the chance to contribute meaningfully to conservation efforts while witnessing them in action.

2026 ANTI-POACHING AIR SURVEILLANCE RATES

MIN RATE 1 -2 PAX3 PEOPLE4 PEOPLE5 PEOPLE
Bell Jet Ranger - 4 seaterR 44 800R 52 050
Bell Long Ranger - 6 seaterR 59 000R 68 250R 69 000R 69 500
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