Anti-poaching Observation Post Visit

The Singita Grumeti Fund anti-poaching team is made up of 120 dedicated scouts who patrol the 350,000-acre concession. They are based in 12 scout camps and 12 observation posts (OPs) across the reserve. Each OP is manned by two scouts who constantly survey the area for unusual activity, whether it’s poachers moving through the protected zone, unauthorised vehicles, cattle entering the reserve, or animals in distress. Their role is to quickly identify incursions and report them to the wider anti-poaching team, who can respond accordingly. Two scouts stay at each OP for a week, sharing duties such as cooking and cleaning while ensuring one person is always on watch. Guests can visit OP 7, located atop a hill with beautiful sunset views over the grassy plains. The experience includes meeting the Singita Grumeti Fund scouts and seeing how they live and work. An infographic board at the OP highlights the Fund’s focus areas and key facts behind their conservation success. Combined with a morning coffee or afternoon drinks stop, it’s an ideal place to appreciate the landscape and the vital work of the anti-poaching unit. Note: The walk to OP 7 is steep; good walking shoes are recommended.