Women's Wilderness Walk
In tribute to Dr Ian Player, 7 brave women embarked on a 5-day Wilderness Trail in iMfolozi Game Reserve from the 7th – 11th March 2015.
In doing so the 'Women in the Wilderness' are raising funds for Save Our iMfolozi Wilderness! The Save Our iMfolozi Wilderness (SOiW) campaign was launched on 1 May 2014. It is a project of the Global Environmental Trust (GET) opposed to Ibutho Coal’s application for an open cast mine that threatens the world famous iMfolozi wilderness area, as well as the health of neighbouring rural communities.
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The Wilderness area is also home to the largest concentration of rhino in the world!![]()
So who are these Women of the Wilderness??World Youth Rhino Summit Ambassadors for Wildlife & Conservation:
Gwendolyn Isaacs: Ashton College, Ballito
Jacomé Pretorius: Glenwood House, George
Kelly Dramos: American International School of Mozambique, Maputo
Who were joined by:
Sheelagh Antrobus: Project Rhino KZN Co-Ordinator
Bronwyn Laing: Rhino Art Co-Ordinator and World Youth Rhino Summit Team
Micah van Schalkwyk: Project Rhino KZN, Rhino Art and World Youth Rhino Summit Team
Penny Parker: Works in the Cape Union Mart Marketing Dept. but is a conservationist at heart and is always willing to assist. Penny is joining the group to assist with photos, videos and writing our story to inspire others
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Picture: Youth #RhinoWarriors Gwendolwyn Isaacs, Kelly Dramos, Jacomé Pretorius on Trail
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Dr Player made mention during his World Rhino Day speech at the Summit that he's glad things have changed and that women are more involved in conservation. We agree: this was for you 'Madolo'.