African Travel and the TreadRight Foundation have launched a campaign for North American travel advisors to help name a male baby rhino discovered by their project partner, Wilderness Foundation Africa, on a reserve in South Africa.
Submissions will be accepted through Dec. 1. If an advisor's name is selected, they will receive a free educational journey to Africa in 2021 or 2022.
"We believe wildlife conservation is an important element of sustainable travel, and we couldn't be more grateful to have this special opportunity to share with our North American travel advisor community and clients," said Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel.
After the name submissions are received, African Travel will select the shortlisted names and Ami Vitale, TreadRight's Wildlife Ambassador and award-winning National Geographic photographer, will make the final decision. The winning advisor will be announced on Dec. 14 and will receive further details about African Travel's new educational program to choose a date and destination.
The contest is open to travel advisors in the U.S. and Canada. They must be 18 years or older as of the date of entry. The trip includes seven to nine nights' hotel and lodge accommodations, intra-Africa economy air, transfers and select safari experiences. Prizes are nontransferable and awarded "as is," with no substitutions.