Well actually I think he just

wanted a warm place

to sleep…the office is not one of them!

Michele had a flirting suspicion that Chico was pregnant, but we all dismissed her as

bush wacked!

Once upon a time lived four little abandoned Warthogs called Carlos, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha who were found on a Game Reserve.

They came to us one Thursday afternoon and were a bit weak. All volunteers were eager to help and the piglets were given bottled a milk formula to

keep them strong. Unfortunately that wasn’t enough for Carlos who died in the night.

The girls went from strength to strength and are doing well, eating more everyday. They have

developed their own very strong personalities – Samantha will stand at the gate making a racket

until someone pays her attention and/or gives her food!! What a piggy!!!!

We will keep you updated next month, until then we will be enjoying every second with these cuties!

The cutest of nature’s animals was given to Daktari to look after. Brought in by a dog and

unable to jump, let alone look after herself, I was told to teach her the ways of the bush! It was all

going swimmingly until she decided she wanted to explore, and we spent many hours under trees

calling her name, beckoning her down. Now when the sun sets, she joins Chico on deep bush

adventures, and we always find them safely curled up together in the morning. With the arrival of the

baby, things may change…

Rana and Noha our two

Egyptian Geese

Liz and Lew from the USA

Sandrine from Belgium & Vicky from England

The last week of November was a childless week due to exams taking place all over SA and

although the volunteers were disappointed, Ian had planned a

trip to Bylde River Canyon to entertain us all – what a good

sport!! We saw it all – Gods

Window was stunning leap into oblivion, the

Potholes were a good bit of geological fun, the

Rainforest rather damp and the Waterfalls

breathtaking and cool.

An interesting day was had by all, and another

great experience offered by Daktari!

While the children were away, the volunteers kept busy, but also

indulged in cross-culture experiences – We learnt about the joys of

Sinterklaas, a Dutch festive tradition involving shoes, funny paper hats,

carrots and a man on a white horse; our Egyptian volunteers made us a

traditional meal which was delicious.

In the same week we finished the golf course, made new signs for the

animals enclosures, received a new meeting board, bettered the mongoose enclosure – and in the process, Risette

was savagely attacked and her feet mangled!!!

WHAT A WEEK!!

Please sponsor my

two sisters and myself for

R300 a month!!

Could you spare R300

for me too???

I only need R200 as I’m so small!

I’m so hungry I need 10 people to

sponsor me R200 a month!

We only need R300 for the two

of us…

Those who have been to Daktari before are all very well acquainted with Freddy the

Donkey. Distinctive in personality and rather loud – he takes personal pleasure in braying his heart out at 6 in the morning to wake up

the farm, and is now father to both Sunny and Halloween!

I have great news – for the first time in the four years I have spent at Daktari, fortune has smiled down on me and a lovely woman by the name of Karen Bain has decided to

adopt me!!! What luck! Thank you Karen for caring

For those who have yet to have seen it advertised on Facebook or mentioned via email - Ford Focus is offering an exclusive chance to all those who care for

Daktari to make a real difference!

Global Giving has joined up with Ford Motors and are offering 40 individuals an all expenses paid trip to Spain to test drive the new Ford Focus, AS WELL AS

giving the winner 10 000 USD to give to their charity of choice.

It is a rare opportunity where we can give our sponsors something fun in return for their support; Daktari has decided to double the incentive and is offering the

winner a two weeks free stay at Daktari any time in 2011.

All you have to do is make a two minute video of Daktari, explaining what we do and why you think we deserve the 10 000 USD donation. You can be in it, or just

as a voice over – the world is your creative oyster!

We ask that you contact us so we can supply you with guidelines for the video, as it will better your chances of being chosen as one of the 40! The closing date

for the video submission is the 31st December 2010 so we need to be QUCK!

Unfortunately the selection process is so that only European or US residents may submit a video…therefore we are counting on our foreign supporters for all

the help they can give.

If you are interested in helping us out enormously, please contact Michele at : info@daktaribushschool.org.

Thank you and we hope to be hearing from you very shortly!!!

3 SIMPLE STEPS TOWARDS REOCCURING GENEROSITY…

This is How you do it:

1.Choose the monthly donation option on the project page, under the donate button.

2.Proceed to your cart where you will see that ‘monthly’ has been selected under the donation frequency.

3.Select a payment method and proceed to check out, feeling particularly gratified for the long-term support you have just given Daktari!!! Thank you!

Over the Christmas period we try to think about those less fortunate than ourselves, the poor and the underprivileged – yet this thought is quickly dismissed as we tuck into hearty meals and open presents.

Global Giving has given you a tool to think about others and make a difference every month, starting this Christmas.

By logging onto their website, and clicking on the monthly donation option, you are supplying Daktari with a reliable and consistent source of income throughout 2011.

Furthermore, on the global giving website, 20% of the projects ranking is based on the number of donors, and another 20% on how much money we raise – so you can help us increase our projects visibility by becoming a reoccuring donor!

If this idea doesn’t float your boat – what about giving this to a close friend or relative as a Christmas present?

In South Africa

Global Giving UK(tax deductible in the UK)

Children - ProjectOver 100 South African youth

educated about nature

Global Giving US(tax deductible in the US)

In South Africa(tax deductible in South Africa)

Vehicle-ProjectVehicle to transport

underprivileged children

In Germany (tax deductible in Germany)

Bank: Sparkasse Münsterland-Ost Bankleitzahl: 40050150 Konto-Nummer: 1350 88 888. Name: Spendensammelverein Münster e.V. Reference: DAKTARI-Südafrika – Busch-Schule & Wildwaisen - Station

Bank: First National Bank, Hoedspruit, South AfricaSwift number: FIRN ZA JJ Branch Number: 270652Account Number: Cheque Account (Non-Profit) 62044965129Name: Daktari Wildlife Orphanage, South Africa

DAKTARI ACCOUNT