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are worth millions on the black market. There’s a mise proudly about their reputation in the industry.
belief that rhino horn powder can cure anything Thanda’s brand is strong, respected, well-known
from impotence to cancer.
in the industry, and considered one of the best in
“Patrolling and tracking down poachers in the the world. Their long-term and meticulous work to
park is effective, but it’s not enough. That’s why we do everything for both the wildlife and their guests
also invest resources in informing and educating has paid off. Promise is passionate about her team
people in the local communities around the park and sees everyone who works at Thanda Safari as
about the damage and risks before they are tempted one big family. Staff turnover is minimal, and the
to break the law, kill one of our endangered rhinos, owners have a personal and close relationship with
and destroy nature forever,” explains Truman about the employees. The positive atmosphere among
their two-pronged approach to protecting wildlife in the staff creates a secure and inspiring environment
the park. and a sense that anything is possible and that any
challenge can be solved. This is something that the
Before joining Thanda in 2011, Promise already guests notice and appreciate.
had a few years of experience in the tourism and
hospitality industry. She was working in Kruger “We love our life here at Thanda, and we are so
National Park at the time. She has always known proud to be part of this operation that has such a
that this was what she wanted to do, and getting a great approach to the people who work here and the
job at Thanda was a dream she had long held. animals and nature around us. To work on preserving
the proud culture and the beautiful and majestic
“Thanda Safari has an excellent reputation wildlife here is a true privilege,” conclude Truman
worldwide, and everyone in South Africa who works and Promise.
in tourism knows about us. This inspires me and my
colleagues in our efforts to make our guests fall in Their genuine and warm demeanour leaves a
love with us, the culture, and the country,” says Pro- lasting smile on your face. And after a lovely chat,
we thank these two passionate ambassadors for
Thanda Safari, South African culture, the magnifi-
cent animals, and the stunning natural environment
where they live.
“ To work on preserving the
proud culture and the beautiful
and majestic wildlife here is a
true privilege.”
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