Security SOP For Game Drive

Question 1

Explain what the Security SOP for game Drive is aimed at

Answer 1

This document allows for a smooth transition with interactions between the Sabi sand security forces and the eco tourism industry out in the field

Question 2

What should security do when they become aware of a game drive vehicle?

Answer 2

Immediately stop and switch off the vehicle

Question 3

Where should both parties communicate on ?

Answer 3

On the western sector “open” simplex channel to discuss parameters surrounding affected sighting

Question 4

Who is responsible for communicating with the SSW vehicle

Answer 4

The station that has been in the sighting the longest

Question 5

What happens if there is any other sightings on the channel ?

Answer 5

The guide talking to the SSW agent will ask for 5 min “air time” to clear the sighting affected

Question 6

What must the discussion between the guide and the SSW be about ?

Answer 6

• sensitivity of the sighting(cubs, hunting, den site)
• state of emergency if the SSW security ( routine patrols or urgent call)
• whether the SSW vehicle may pass or if they need to find an alternate route
• no one is allowed to leave the vehicle at any circumstances

Question 7

What should persons on the back of the SSW vehicle do in this situation?

Answer 7

They should remain as low as possible and keep voices down

Question 8

If the SSW security vehicle is allowed to pass how should they do this ?

Answer 8

They should do it at a respectable pace and not stop and “view” the sighting