Community & Conservation
Across South Africa, countless organizations are doing incredible work in conservation, community development, and environmental protection. When you travel, these efforts often go unseen. We connect you with these initiatives so your trip gives back to the people and projects making a real difference in the places you visit.
National Conservation Partners
These organisations work across South Africa to protect our natural heritage
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Wildlife ACT
Wildlife ACT is a registered non-profit conservation organisation based in South Africa, dedicated to the long-term survival of Africa's Endangered and Priority species. Founded in 2008, the organisation was established in response to a simple but critical question: how can we protect what we do not understand? Wildlife ACT delivers professional, science-led wildlife monitoring and conservation support across under-resourced protected areas in South Africa and the Seychelles.
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Wilderness Foundation Africa
Wilderness Foundation Africa works across Species, Spaces and People to enable thriving natural ecosystems and wilderness areas, while striving to uplift the lives of disadvantaged youth in South Africa. Established in 1972 by Dr Ian Player and Magqubu Ntombela, WFA is a project-based non-profit and public benefit conservation and leadership organisation. The Conservation Programme focuses on the protection of iconic endangered species, and on establishing, developing and managing conservation areas, with an emphasis on ecological corridors which link protected areas. To date, we have added more than 1 million hectares to the formal conservation landscape in South Africa. The Youth Development Programme uses the healing power of nature to empower disadvantaged youth with skills training, personal development and environmental education. To date, more than 500 youth have received accredited vocational training and have been placed onto future pathways to sustainable livelihoods. Moreover, using advocacy to influence key environmental and conservation decisions and policy has been central to WFA's work. WFA played a leading role in the creation of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (now Isimangaliso); Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve; and the Okavango Delta.
ConservationNPO: 009-437NPO
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BirdLife South Africa
BirdLife South Africa works to protect our country's precious birds and the habitats they call home. Across South Africa's grasslands, wetlands, bushveld, deserts, forests, and oceans is a stunning variety of life. Through a science-based conservation approach, with birds as our compass, we safeguard these critical habitats. We believe that conservation is for everyone and provide platforms that enable people to enjoy and value nature. With your help, we can ensure that South Africa's natural heritage endures for many years to come.
ConservationNPO: 001-298 NPOPBO: 930 004 518
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Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT)
Prince Albert Community Trust was born out of need. In 2011, the founder, Ingrid Wolfaardt wrote a letter to the current mayor of the time, Goliath Lottering, asking the question: "Mr Lottering, the children of this town are dying of lack of vision, what are you, as the new custodian of this town going to do about it?" His reply, "Mrs Wolfaardt what are you planning to do about it?" was the beginning of PACT. Mr Lottering approached Ingrid in 2012 to establish a community trust for the town and surrounding area that would act as a bona fide vehicle for funding and support for community development projects. Today, PACT creates a space where diverse individuals unite for the greater good, balancing varied backgrounds and interests to benefit the community.
Prince Albert Skills School (PASS)
Established in 2017 by Dr. Hélène Smit, the Prince Albert Skills School (PASS) is dedicated to supporting youth in Prince Albert, South Africa, who have disengaged from traditional schooling. PASS offers a safe environment where students aged 14 to 20 can acquire practical skills such as woodwork, welding, sewing, cooking, and gardening, alongside academic education. The school emphasizes holistic development by providing psychological and emotional support, aiming to cultivate independent, sociable, and responsible young adults. PASS operates on principles of respect, empathy, punctuality, and reliability, encouraging students to take initiative and solve problems. The school's vision is to empower local youth to overcome their circumstances and work towards a brighter future. As of 2025, PASS continues to emphasize responsibility, perseverance, and compassion, ensuring that every voice matters in the journey toward personal and communal growth.
Wolwekraal Nature Reserve
Wolwekraal Nature Reserve protects Karoo flora, fauna, and heritage using cameras and rangers to ensure future generations can enjoy this biodiversity-rich property. Managed by Wolwekraal Conservation and Research Organisation, a Public Benefit Organisation, the reserve carries out veld restoration trials, trains young people through internships, and offers educational guided walks. The Wolwekraal Research Centre is developing an ambitious project to restore Kalahari lions to the Karoo and Nama Karoo ranges - a groundbreaking conservation initiative. Your contributions help maintain camera installations, support rangers and interns, and expand research that will help restore damaged Karoo veld.