Remember Magadani’s love for wildlife and nature began as a young girl and she has now found fulfilment in her volunteer work at Kruger National Park.
Kruger National Park, South Africa (06 September 2024) – Having grown up in rural Limpopo, Remember Magadani was always curious whenever she saw people travelling to go to the Kruger National Park, wondering what all the fascination was about.
After asking around and discovering that it was the Big Five that had people and tourists travelling to the national park, a seed was planted in Remember’s heart. However, the burning desire to also make the adventurous trip posed a challenge when she was still young.
“As I grew up and started working, and married my husband, David, we were able to buy our own car.
“We bought ourselves a tent and were finally able to visit the Kruger National Park and camp in the camping areas,” Remembers recalls.
The love for wildlife and nature was instant and during the holiday season, she and her now late husband would visit Skukuza, Berg en Dal and Crocodile Bridge.
“We liked those areas of the park. The camp manager at Skukuza approached me and asked me if I would like to volunteer and join the SANParks Honorary Rangers,” said Rememner who felt honoured and wasted no time in filling out application forms.
Today, Remember finds purpose and pleasure in tourism duty because she enjoys talking to people from all cultures and walks of life.
“I am so grateful to be part of working as a volunteer in Kruger.”
Eager to learn more about national parks and wildlife, Remember has attended many indabas.
Since her husband passed away she has had to take on additional responsibility when it comes to taking care of and providing for her family. But her volunteer work remains a priority and passion.
“I enjoy working as a team and we work hard. I make sure to prioritise time to do voluntary SHR duty.”
Sources: SANParks Honorary Rangers
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