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The
Grumeti Community and Wildlife Conservation Fund, under
the leadership of conservationist Brian Harris, is involved
in an ambitious rhino relocation initiative.
The East African black rhino sub-species (Diceros bicornis
michaeli) that live in the area were in danger of becoming
extinct through poaching and various other factors.
Back in the 1960s, there were 1 200 of these giant black
mammals in the Serengeti ecosystem, but poaching reduced
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The
six-month Singita Field Guide Training Academy programme,
run from Singita Sabi Sand, has proved to be a great
success. The course covers all areas of field guiding
from teaching an in-depth understanding of all flora
and fauna, to equipping guides with a few tips on how
to deal with tourists.
The course also includes training in weapon handling,
first aid and a wine course to a certification level
by the Cape Wine Academy. |
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| Investing
in its people, Singita’s in-house chef training
course provides our passionate staff with the valuable
skills required to render them masters of their profession.
Emanating from his driving desire for staff development
and using his outstanding culinary skills, a Senior
Sous Chef at Sweni Lodge, Kurt Abrahams, set about training
“interns” from the local community, from
which the Singita Cooking School was ‘born’. |
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| Since
its inception, Singita has been a consistent winner
of prestigious global awards and accolades, and has
been voted best hotel in the world over 15 times by
various international travel publications and reader
surveys. These awards are a tribute to the excellence
of the Singita experience. |
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