Kariega Game Reserve

While I was in South Africa, I went to the Kariega Game Reserve on a safari for several days. The ranger who was with me on my safari drives was named Matt and he told us all about the animals and how safaris are an important way of educating people about the species in Africa and of preserving the endangered species that are native to South Africa. We saw rhinos, hippos, elephants, lions and several other types of animals. Unfortunately there is also a problem with poaching. Poachers sometimes come into game reserves to slay animals for their horns or tusks which can be very valuable on the black market. This is a tragedy and the rangers in the park have watches and patrols to try to block poaching. Elephants and rhinos  are most at risk. There are so many beautiful species in South Africa, it's a shame that they are in danger from poachers.