Take charge to save the rhinos (and win some amazing prizes)!

Do you remember the first time you saw a rhino? I do.

I must have been about four years old when I watched a National Geographic documentary about the animals of Africa. My eyes were round and my jaw hung loose as I watched tall, long-necked creatures, striped horses and large grey animals with long noses wander across the screen.  And then came the rhino with a horn on its head, just like the unicorn doll I loved to play with. For me, that hour was nothing short of life-changing.

What were those strange and beautiful creatures I’d seen, and where could I find them? For me, it was an awakening of just how big and beautiful our world is. It ignited a desire in me to see and experience as much of the world as possible.

That desire has stayed with me over the years.  Unfortunately, not everyone looks at these animals with awe and appreciation. In fact, in some parts of the world people look at rhinos as a source of money and hunt them for their horns.

The problem is so big that illegal poaching threatens to wipe out the species entirely. On average, a rhino is poached every 7 hours.  The situation is critical and current predictions suggest they will be extinct in the wild within 20 years if the current poaching rate continues.

There’s still time to save the rhinos – and you can help!

Rhinos Without Borders is working to save rhinos by translocating 100 from South Africa to Botswana where poaching is virtually non-existent.  The project is being spearheaded by Great Plains Foundation founders Dereck and Beverly Joubert– National Geographic explorers in residence, acclaimed wildlife photographers/ filmmakers, and conservation advocates famous for their work in saving Africa’s big cats.

In support of their efforts, Travelers Building Change and Green Travel Media, along with over 120 travel bloggers and a number of extremely generous sponsors are looking to raise at least $45,000 to support #JustOneRhino.  In return for your donation, you’ll have the chance to win an amazing prize! The fundraiser is open until the very end of February and prize winners will be announced on March 3^rd to mark World Wildlife Day.

For your donation, you have the chance to win one of these amazing prizes!

• a 10 day Galapagos Voyage for one (value $5,298) courtesy of International Expeditions.  Full Trip Details found here.
• South Africa Big Five Safari: Kruger & KwaZulu-Natal + Swag Bag for 2 people (value $5000) courtesy of Adventure Life. Full Trip Details found here.
•  Seven nights bed and breakfast in a Garden View suite (value $5,187) at Cobblers Cove Hotel, Barbados.
• 10 nights’ stay & wellness package for two people at Yemaya Island Hideaway and Spa on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua (value $5,241).
• Vouchers for 2 people at Bali Jiwa Villain in Bali, Indonesia (value $1,000) courtesy of Secret Retreats.
• (2) Vouchers for 2 people at The Scent Hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand (value $1,500 for each 2-person package) courtesy of Secret Retreats.
• Vouchers for 2 people at 4 Rivers Floating Lodge, Koh Kong, Cambodia (value $900) courtesy of Secret Retreats.
• Vouchers for 2 people at Flower Island, Palawan, Philippines (value $900) courtesy of Secret Retreats.
• eBag luggage
• WeWOOD watches
• Dinner/brunch cruises
• 2 nights in an Italian Villa
• 2 tours in India
• ExOfficio gift certificate
• 2 nights at Renaissance Asheville
• Travel Blog Success lifetime membership
• African elephant photo-pack
• HDR timelapse video camera with lens
• Blogger mentorship package from Green Global Travel

 Other ways to help the rhinos

You can help spread the word by sharing this post on social media with the #JustOneRhino hashtag. Time is ticking for the rhinos, but there’s still time to make a difference if we act now!

DONATE NOW TO SAVE THE RHINOS!