Not only is the malaria-free “Big-5 area” of Lalibela increasing in size, but the acquisition of an additional 2,000 hectares adjacent to the existing Big-5 area, means that Lalibela now has a pristine wilderness range that will be used as a breeding area, and to reintroduce endemic game species to the Eastern Cape, thus ensuring long term sustainability of game numbers.

Regarding Lalibela’s flora and fauna, a huge amount of the initial effort and resources are being allocated to eradicate alien vegetation. The new owners of Lalibela have embarked on an aggressive project to rid the reserve of all alien invader plant and tree species. “This is a very costly and ambitious undertaking but one that will rank among the more important conservation initiatives in the region,” says Lalibela Game Reserve’s Managing Director, Rob Gradwell. “We at Lalibela are determined to persist with this challenge to not only rid ourselves of this conservation threat, but also to enhance the overall guest experience for future visitors.”

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