| Since the beginning of the Van der Merwe’s passionate quest to protect and better the life of animals in Namibia they have dedicated their time and efforts to this cause. The ultimate dream for their predators was to give them the life and freedom that they deserve but in a safe and monitored area to ensure the long term success of wildlife rehabilitation. Throughout the years they have attempted this in several ways. But to find the balance between nature, wildlife, predators, protection, security, continuity, realities of conservation in Namibia, the world, etc. was not an easy task. |
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It took several years of trials and tribulations, shattered and rebuilt dreams, passionate devotion and many helpful hands to stand in front of this brand new door that is slowly opening to new beginnings and dreams!
Throughout these last few years the foundation was gradually laid down for this next phase.
The steps included changing all the farm dams into natural waterholes with constant waterflow, selling all of the cattle, breaking down all the inside fences and cattle pens, putting up an outer electrified security fence, and adding strong electricity through several solar panels and modern security warning systems.
The solar systems that was installed last month that was basically the final stages of the lifeline enclosure fencing. The system has been technologically adapted for our specified needs with an alarm phoning our telephone lines if any wire is touched, has a problem or breaks down.
But now we need as much help as possible to perform the following steps to finalize this entire project:
After much research we have decided we will use the company Vectronic Aerospace GmbH Germany to purchase the entire system from. The system will have a communication range of around 5km between the chosen animal with the collar and the relay tower. The tower will work completely with solar power and batteries. The collars will transmit data to the tower, from where the data will be stored within the tower. An additional radio modem is then linked to our PC and will then download the collar data from the tower to our PC in the office. Although the system is complex and not standard, Harnas can serve as a testing ground to hopefully perfect it.
The Cost and details
LION: GPS Plus-3 Collar (à Euro 2500) |
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In addition we would need the following for the collars
For further information you can look at www.vectronic-aerospace.com
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NOTE: The first company or individual who sponsors a GPS Collar will get a FREE week-end accommodation for 1 person. If you sponsor 2 Collars it will be for 2 persons and so on... (Our filmstar Arsem, who played a very important role in Angelina Jolies "Beyond Borders" will for sure be very envious to see the big cats with the fancy new necklaces...)
Furthermore we will need to set up an anti poaching unit that will run on 24 hour surveillance. This anti-poaching unit needs to function on a 24 hour basis on all 4 borders of the lifeline camp. It is of vital importance that this team is efficient and of a reliable company to ensure maximum security and safety to guests and animals. |
The cost and details
Prey / Antelope species
It is one of the most important parts of the entire program to make sure that the lifeline area is stocked with the correct type and amount of antelopes/prey species.
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If you would like to help us by sponsoring game, you can let us know or contact directly
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All Sponsors will be named here (if they wish so) and also at the entry of the lifeline enclosure.
Please help us to make the dream come true!
