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Attractions
Chitabe
Trails is strictly a game viewing camp ~ no water
activities are offered here. We travel out into
the field in the morning and afternoon, returning
usually after dark where we can often spot the
shyer nocturnal animals. The game drive is in
the same area as Chitabe's guests, so the game
viewing experience is identical. Wildlife seen
here includes Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard
and Cheetah. |
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Wild
Dog are among the major game attractions of the area. Guests should
also see Zebra, Reedbuck, Red Lechwe, Impala, and all the plains
game. Night drives can be very rewarding, giving rare opportunities
to view animals such as Pangolin, Civet Cat, Serval, Porcupine
and Aardwolf. A portion of the accommodation charges from each
guest goes towards a wild dog conservation fund which Chitabe
has established. Dr Tico McNutt began the wild dog research project
in 1989, with a study area of about 3000 square kilometres. About
160 wild dogs in ten to twelve packs inhabit this region. Chitabe
is part of this study area. |