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Five-Day Safari & Rhino Darting Experience for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter at Avula Safaris Green Kalahari VIP Lodge, Spa & Rhino Conservancy - Nancy Lee Gysin has generously donated a Rhino Darting Experience for one hunter and one non-hunter to use a non-lethal dart on a dangerous rhino in the Northern Cape of South Africa. This donation includes daily fees for a Five Day Safari at Avula Safaris Green Kalahari VIP Lodge, SPA & Rhino Conservancy, a Rhino Management Dart, three home cooked meals daily, private en suite, trophy prep, daily laundry, transportation during the hunt, and the services of a PH, skinner, and tracker. Additional days and game available per outfitter’s current price list. Winning bidder agrees to hunt for additional animals above and beyond the donation. During the Rhino darting experience, you will be accompanied by a licensed certified veterinarian and the owner, Wicus. Your PH will guide you on a walk and stalk management dart hunt for this prehistoric mammal. The vet will collect valuable DNA samples, micro-chipping and perform an overall health check. You will learn about a day in the life of the Rhinos, our Anti-Poaching Team, the security, and surveillance all while staying 5 days at Avula Green Kalahari VIP Lodge, Spa & Rhino Conservancy, amongst one of the largest rhino herds in the world. The White Rhino once roamed freely throughout Africa, but few now survive outside reserves and national Parks. Since 2015 there have been over 4,800 Rhino killed due to poaching. Avula Safari's supports the 2nd largest herd of privately owned Rhino and as a team we are diligently working to protect and secure the Rhino population for our future and the future of the Rhino. Not included: transfers to/from Kimberly Airport (approx. 2 hour), Accommodations before or after safari if needed, Meet & Greet at Johannesburg airport (if desired), dip/pack/ship/clearing or taxidermy of any trophies taken. VIP Spa Service and price list is available upon request. Trip is valid from May 2022 to May 2023. The Georgia Chapter would like to thank Nancy for this donation.
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2500 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, United States
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The Georgia Chapter of SCI, Georgia corporation, and Safari Club International are herein sometimes referred to in this Live Auction Guide collectively as "SCI". The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (a Georgia corporation) is a Section 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. SCI's members are conservationists who hunt. Our mission is conservation of wildlife, education of the public, advocacy for hunting and hunter's rights and charitable activities. SCI appreciates the support of its donors and members in helping to further its programs and goals. Auction revenue funds a great portion of SCI's operating budget. The majority of the dollars raised goes to support SCI's charitable conservation and education programs and for protection of the hunter. The term "auction" refers to silent auction, live auction and raffle. All hunts, trips and other items are sold "AS IS," "WHERE IS," AND "WITH ALL FAULTS," WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR GUARANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SCI assumes no responsibility for the validity of the descriptions, authenticity, or condition of any item donated for auction. SCI is not responsible for the correct functionality, performance or authenticity of any item, Values listed are as stated by donors and are not warranted by SCI.
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