Rhino Notching (Additional Cost)

A working conservation exercise on andBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, not a staged photo opportunity. A vet tracks and darts a rhino from a helicopter while guests follow behind in open 4x4 vehicles alongside the ground team. Once the animal is down, the team cuts identifying notches into its ear and fits a microchip into the horn, tools used later to track and protect it. Up to eight guests join each outing, close enough to place a hand on the sedated animal. The activity requires a stay of at least three nights at Ngala, and costs extra beyond the standard rate.