Cheetahs of Samara: Sibella Story

Описание: The first episode in our Cheetahs of Samara series is here! In 2004, Sibella made history as the first wild cheetah to return to the Great Karoo in 130 years.

After narrowly surviving a brutal dog attack in the land of her birth – the North West province of South Africa, where wild cheetahs still roam across farmland – she was rescued and rehabilitated by the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, before being translocated to Samara for a new chance at life.

And so began her extraordinary journey – from tortured to treasured.

This Women’s Month, we honour Sibella’s legacy through the words of Samara’s Co-Founder, Sarah Tompkins, who witnessed Sibella’s journey firsthand. Though her graceful form no longer roams Samara’s plains, Sibella's spirit lives on in her many descendants and in the hearts of all who were touched by her story.

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Samara is on a journey to regenerate South Africa's semi-arid Great Karoo region through rewilding and responsible tourism. As a member of The Long Run, Samara strives to achieve a holistic balance of the “4Cs”: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. Staying at one of Samara's lodges acts as a direct contribution to this vision | www.samara.co.za | #DareToRewild