Jaco Buys Safaris

Jaco Buys Safaris All funds generated by Jaco Buys Safaris, will be donated to the SANParks Rhino Management Plan, through the Jaco Buys Trust.
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Walking Safaris, Specialist Kruger Safaris, Open Safari Vehicle packages. FGASA Field Guide mentoring, coaching and assessments. Fundraising Events, Corporate Events, Presentations

15/02/2019
Spent the day on foot with some of the team of the Organization for Tropical Studies to mentor, coach and assess for Fie...
14/12/2018

Spent the day on foot with some of the team of the Organization for Tropical Studies to mentor, coach and assess for Field Guide Qualifications. WOW!!! To walk with a
Lady that has done her Masters on Martial Eagles and a Gentleman that is a bird, tree and grass specialist, a privilege. The level of interpretation was incredible and the team dovetailed beautifully and added value to the guest experience. Bonus to spend time again with Bernard Coetzee, one of the lead scientists at OTS. The two of us provided security for the trailists so that our guides could interpret. They really turned it on and stimulated all the senses of our guests and involved them in the experience. Covered all the necessary specific outcomes and more! In addition, Bernard logged the hours and encounters and we covered an area for Section Ranger, Kally Ubisi, for anything worthwhile to report on. Thank you to Kally for the permission to enjoy his Section and to OTS for trusting me to add value to your staff's skills. Bernard and I firmly believe that science and practical field guiding, compliment each other. Great day in the bush with great people!

Spent a great weekend on Mjejane Game Reserve. We were fortunate to have permission from one of the owners to stay over ...
03/12/2018

Spent a great weekend on Mjejane Game Reserve. We were fortunate to have permission from one of the owners to stay over at their lodge for the weekend. We had our parents with us as well as our daughter and it was great to have a bit of a break away. It was convenient as we also had to do a FGASA Nature Guide practical assessment for Dave Reynolds. It is a pleasure, privilege and responsibility to be an assessor for FGASA. It is rewarding seeing how guides grow and settle in their role as facilitators of the guest experience. We set off on a pretty warm afternoon along the Crocodile River. One cannot experience the saying that water is life, more than driving along a river in an extended dry season. The ample birdlife, mammals and reparian vegetation giving Dave a lot of opportunities to interpret what we were seeing. The aim of this practical assessment is to do a game drive. Nothing more, nothing less. Two unit standards need to be adhered to and they are basically how to care for guests professionally and to interpret and facilitate the guest's nature experience by involving them and stimulating all their senses. It is crucial that the assessor explains exactly what is expected with the practical to ensure that the guide is confident to adhere to the standards set by FGASA and CATHSSETA. As soon as the assessor blasts off question after question asking the guide to identify trees and grasses for instance, the main aim of the assessment is lost. Guides must be allowed to plan the activity along a route, enabling them to cover what they know, as well as accommodating guests' special interests. Subjects not covered on the game drive, can be done post drive to gather enough evidence to meet specific outcomes. Dave knew that the dry conditions were not going to meet one of his guest's special requests as a birder and budding botanist. The heat meant that the river was the best option and the game drive was planned accordingly. Well done Dave on proper planning to cover a good general game drive and accommodating your guests special interests. Communication is key and we were informed of the plan before and during our activity with a genuine interest in our experience and comfort. If the assessor applies the principles of a good assessment and the guide takes responsibility for the planned activity, nature provides! It is amazing what happens when you let the bush dictate what you will see!

26/11/2018
Designed a tailor-made safari for Linda and Roland based out of Tamboti Tented Camp. Included private game drives in Sas...
24/11/2018

Designed a tailor-made safari for Linda and Roland based out of Tamboti Tented Camp. Included private game drives in Saseke Safaris' open safari vehicle, a full day private walk on the Muluwathi Concession and Jaco Buys as personal guide, host and cook!

11/11/2018

3 families each with their respective Matriarch passing by our vehicle after another SANParks Rhino Management Plan presentation to an American target group at Nkambeni Tented Camp. Completed a chemo session as well as two weeks of coaching and mentoring with Charlotte Earwaker. The perfect end to a great day, great light and setting. Enjoy the sounds of the herd! Leaving tomorrow for Tamboti Tented Camp for a exclusive safari with Linda Pampallis. Thanks in advance to Gregory Berthens for arranging a full day walk for us while we will assess one of Imbali Lodge's Field Guides for his Back Up Trails Assessment. It is a bonus to love what you do, but it is very difficult to leave Laurika and the children. I however try to honor my family and God by trying to do the best I can. Please keep an eye out for our fund raiser effort for the upcoming 94.7 cycle race to pay respect to the ladies and men that sacrifice it all to save Rhinos.

26/10/2018

Finished off shooting training and started heading back to the lodge for a well deserved break. Cleared some branches off the road left by a Elephant Bull. The sound of Impalas alarm calling drew our attention. We quickly made our rifles ready, grabbed our gear and walked quietly in the direction of the calls. We stopped when spotting the Impalas, followed their gaze and saw a Leopard Female hoisting the remains of an Impala kill in a White Syringa tree. She was focused on the task at hand and with the wind in our favor, we used the cover provided by Mopani shrubs to stalk a bit closer. It was an awesome sighting and turned out to be three Leopards. A mother with her 20 month old male and female sub adults. Four Leopards on foot in one day with the Male we spotted on the morning walk. Huge privilege! If you would like to be coached and mentored, with the focus on developing your skills and experience as a guide, make contact with us today!

Field Guide mentoring, coaching and assessments.
26/10/2018

Field Guide mentoring, coaching and assessments.

This is the reality of having chemo. Mine basically lasts for 48 hours. The 5 different chemos are pumped through a port...
26/09/2018

This is the reality of having chemo. Mine basically lasts for 48 hours. The 5 different chemos are pumped through a port that has a pipe leading to the vena cava above my heart. Busy doing battle in the dark underwold of chemo side effects and will only emerge again on Sunday or Monday. I will cycle the 94.7 Cycle Challenge despite receiving chemo and a cancer ridden liver. The reason, because I believe in the people who are fighting every day and night to protect our heritage. They are loyal to each other and the cause, are passionate about saving the Rhino and inspire me to be better. I will do anything I possibly can to support them. They need us to fund them and support them. Race entries close on this coming Sunday. Join us, if you cannot, sponser this chemo body on my back a buddy account or donate to secure your logo on our unique cycling shirt. I will introduce you daily to all the people we will be cycling for. You can make a difference!

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“ We are only given this one life to make a difference, we receive God given talents through grace, we are given opportunities to stand up and be counted. It is our Vision to create unique products and activities that will fund the modern day heroes in conservation. Men and Women who sacrifice their lives to follow a calling. A calling to protect and act as custodians for creation. There is no planet B. What are you going to do, to make a difference today?”

All funds generated by Jaco Buys, whether on a Walking Trail or attending a Presentation, will be paid into a Charitable Trust. Exciting and unique Events and Socially Responsible Safaris, designed to Raise Funds, will be paid out to our Beneficiaries every 6 Months. Interactive Social Media will ensure that our Patrons see exactly where their Funds are making a Difference on the ground. FGASA Endorsed Training, Mentoring and Assessments will ensure that we transfer Skills and Experience to the next generation of Field Guides. Would you not want to an Assessment with us if you knew that your expenses will Fund Saving Rhinos? Contact us for Specialized Open Safari Vehicle Activities, Catered to Your Needs, with a Passionate and Experienced Guide for an In Depth Kruger Experience.

Our First Beneficiary will be the entire SANParks Rhino Management Team. From Environmental Crimes Investigations, to the Tip of The Spear, the Field and Section Rangers. Top of the Range Equipment will be provided to the Special Rangers Unit whilst any needs the K9 Belgian Malinois, Blood Hounds or their Handlers have, will be catered for. Rhino Population Expansion Programs Focus on Life and therefor Hope. One cannot Experience Hope more than at the Rhino Orphans of Care for Wild.


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