“When we understand the value of life, we protect more than species: we protect the balance of nature itself.”
-Kruger Conservation
Built on Purpose, Not Promotion
Built on Purpose, Not Promotion
Kruger Conservation was born from a lifetime of commitment — not campaigns, but action. For over 30 years, our founders have protected wildlife on the ground: funding anti‑poaching units, veterinary care, animal relocations, and habitat management entirely from their own resources.
No government grants. No NGO backing. No corporate agenda.
In 2019, we founded Kruger Conservation NPC to give structure to what had always been a personal mission and to expand beyond crisis response into research, rehabilitation, and education.
Our work is focused on community‑owned conservation landscapes in southern Africa, including:
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Greater Balepye Nature Reserve (South Africa) — where we are dedicating significant effort to formally secure and manage the land as a fully protected conservation area.
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Rio Gorongosa Project (Mozambique) — an area once rich in biodiversity, where we restore wildlife populations while engaging and educating local communities in financially sustainable, wildlife‑based land use.
Today, Kruger Conservation NPC operates across more than 35,000 hectares of conservation land in Southern Africa, combining habitat protection, species reintroduction, and community engagement to create lasting impact for both wildlife and people.
Our Goals
At Kruger Conservation, our vision is to expand and restore key conservation landscapes across Southern Africa — beginning with the Greater Balepye Nature Reserve in South Africa and with strong inspiration from restoration efforts like those at Rio Gorongosa in Mozambique.
While Balepye currently spans approximately 22,000 hectares with a long‑term goal of 100,000 hectares, our broader mission is to reconnect ancient wildlife corridors and create thriving ecosystems that benefit both people and wildlife for generations to come.
These programs are implemented across our operational landscapes, from the Greater Balepye Nature Reserve in South Africa to the Rio Gorongosa in Mozambique, ensuring consistent standards of biodiversity management, veterinary care, and ecological research.
Our focus areas include:
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Anti-poaching and field patrols – protecting wildlife from poachers every day.
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Animal relocation and breeding programs – maintaining genetic diversity, supporting healthy populations, and relieving overpopulated areas.
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Scientific research and wildlife monitoring – collecting data to inform sustainable conservation strategies.
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Community education and volunteer projects – teaching local communities and international volunteers about wildlife, ecosystems, and the importance of conservation.
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Habitat management and restoration – removing or modifying fences, expanding safe corridors, and giving animals more freedom and natural space.
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Conservation hunting – carefully controlled and scientifically justified interventions to maintain ecosystem balance.
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Wildlife rehabilitation – supporting endangered species such as Rhinos, Lions and other vulnerable animals.
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Long-term sustainability – combining fieldwork, research, and community engagement to protect habitats for generations to come.
What makes us different?
We’re not driven by image or politics
we’re driven by impact.
Conservation isn’t charity or a campaign.
It’s a responsibility we live every day,
alongside the communities and wildlife we protect ,
whether in South Africa or Mozambique.
“Three decades of protecting life, out of pocket, on the ground.
That’s what real conservation looks like.”
— Kruger Conservation
Why We Exist
Wildlife in Southern Africa faces one of the greatest challenges of our time:
habitat loss, poaching, and the imbalance caused by human impact.
Through fences, urban expansion, and our own consumption, humans have disrupted nature’s balance; creating isolated ecosystems where endangered species struggle while others face overpopulation.
We see it as our duty to restore this balance:
with as little interference as possible,
but as much protection as necessary.
Our work combines science-based management, field research, and education, ensuring that every action we take supports both wildlife and local communities in a sustainable way.
Our Philosophy
True conservation means responsibility: for animals, nature, and people.
We believe that balance can only be rebuilt through transparency, knowledge, and cooperation. That’s why we work hand in hand with local rangers, experienced Vets, researchers, and families in the Greater Kruger region.
Creating solutions that protect wildlife and provide real opportunities through education, employment, and shared benefit.
We breed and relocate animals to maintain genetic diversity and prevent overcrowding.
We maintain an open reserve, where animals live as free and naturally as possible, yet can still be monitored for their health and ecological impact.
Every decision we make, from bush clearing to relocation, is guided by one principle:
to protect the ecosystem’s integrity while minimizing human interference.