Our Immobilisation Safaris afford clients the opportunity to be involved in wildlife darting and management procedures. Various species such as rhino, leopard, elephant, lion, and many more, that need darting for management or conservation reasons such as pregnancy monitoring or contraception, health checks, transmitter implants or collar fitment, are darted by a wildlife Veterinarian in order for the procedure to be carried out.

Clients are given the opportunity to participate in the procedure being carried out once the animal is tranquillised and it is safe to move closer. Depending on the species and procedure involved, clients will have the option of a hands-on approach, or, if they prefer, simply observing from up close and getting those pictures of a lifetime! Feel the inch thick skin of a rhino, or the hair on the tail of an elephant… all under the guidance of Dr Brothers.

Upon request it is sometimes even possible for clients to fly in the helicopter with the Veterinarian while the darting takes place!

Immobilisation Safaris are normally a minimum of four days, which allows guests ample time to become familiar with the species we are planning to immobilise, and the actual procedure itself, thus ensuring a complete experience when we get down to the immobilisation. There is also ample time to enjoy general game viewing in the reserve we are working in. The focus is on an informative and educational experience with time for fun and relaxation in-between.

Please note that no animals are darted without a valid and ethical reason, and at no time is the well being of the animal compromised!

Proceeds from the clients' fees are paid over to the wildlife reserve/conservation body to cover the costs of the procedure, and in so doing, clients are contributing directly to the conservation and successful management of the wildlife in South Africa.

These safaris only cater for small groups, generally a maximum of seven on a sharing basis, and thus provide an exclusive and well-controlled experience in a potentially dangerous situation. Bigger groups can be accommodated under certain circumstances.

The safaris take the form of set departures where individuals can book independently of one another, or can be booked as tailor-made safaris to meet your specific requirements with respect to your dates and group requirements, and sometimes even the species preferred.

Brothers Safaris will gladly assist you in planning your pre and post Immobilisation Safari requirements to give you the complete tailor-made African safari!

Join us on an Immobilisation Safari and know that your dreams about Africa will never be the same again…….

			Lion Immobilisation Safari 2008 & 2009 This safari affords the client the opportnity to be involved in a lion immobilisation and subsequent procedures – blood sampling, treatment and collaring if necessary. The lion on this reserve form part of an intergrated predator research project which falls under the auspices of the Endangered Wildlife Trust.
			Black Rhino Immobilisation Safaris - 2008 & 2009 This safari affords clients the opportunity to be involved in a black rhino immobilisation procedure (hopefully at least two animals per safari!) in order to place a tracking device in the horn for monitoring, microchip the horns and body to help combat poaching, and ear notch for better identification of individuals and thus better management. The procedure will be carried out by Dr Peter Brothers - Wildlife Veterinarian and registered tourist guide, and one of your hosts throughout the safari.
			Elephant Immobilisation Safaris 2008 & 2009 This safari assists a private reserve in Botswana with the responsible monitoring of their elephant population, while giving guests a once-in-a-lifetime hands on experience! This safari affords cleints the opportunity to be involved in an elephant immobilisation procedure in order to place a tracking collar on the elephant, which is vital for monitoring as part of a conservation based research program.