RESTORED  PROTECTED  PRESERVED  WILD

Zuka Private Game Reserve is the cornerstone property of a pioneering land assembly founded by Tara and Jessica Getty in 2001. Today, this progressive rewilding project has thus far expanded to 10,300 hectares of environmentally restored and protected northern Zululand and stands as a beacon of light as to what is possible on our planet.

1990 – The Beginning of the Story

 “Caring for wilderness, wildlife and people is multifaceted. There are many models. This is ours.”

~ TARA GETTY ~

 “Caring for wilderness, wildlife and people is multifaceted. There are many models. This is ours.”

~ TARA GETTY ~

Where we are

Zuka Private Game Reserve is 10,300 hectares of the Munywana Conservancy, a formal Protected Area bordering a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

Zuka Private Game Reserve’s proximity to the Indian Ocean, and the Lebombo Mountains creates dramatic topography with varied geology and soils from the ancient sea bed and historic volcanic activity; in turn supporting an array of habitats and vast biodiversity.

Map of the countries of Africa and where Zuka Private Game Reserve lies
BEING HERE

In the bush and taking lessons from nature; it’s fun to observe animals knowing what they need and taking it.

#Elephants
#Dust
#Bathing
#NaturalWorld
#Safari
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#BushLife
#SouthAfrica

BEING HERE

In the bush and taking lessons from nature; it’s fun to observe animals knowing what they need and taking it.

#Elephants
#Dust
#Bathing
#NaturalWorld
#Safari
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#BushLife
#SouthAfrica
...

THE FINISH LINE!

This is Patric Fakude! 

Patric impressively won the trophy for being the fastest over the full 21km; his first Wildlife Ranger Challenge having recently joined us at Khula Farm, our 25-hectare regenerative farm. 

Also finishing today, is our fundraising mission!

Wildlife Ranger Challenge, coordinated by @Tusk will be closing the donation pages today, so for last chance saloon, click on the link in the bio above! 

Our heartfelt congratulations to Patric AND our deep gratitude to you all for following, engaging and for all the kind donations! 

Siyabonga kakhlu!
Asante sana!
Thank you! 

@wildimpact.earth
@oceanswithoutborders

#ThisIsZuka
#Inspired
#TrailRunning
#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Oceans
#Conservation 
#Legacy

THE FINISH LINE!

This is Patric Fakude!

Patric impressively won the trophy for being the fastest over the full 21km; his first Wildlife Ranger Challenge having recently joined us at Khula Farm, our 25-hectare regenerative farm.

Also finishing today, is our fundraising mission!

Wildlife Ranger Challenge, coordinated by @Tusk will be closing the donation pages today, so for last chance saloon, click on the link in the bio above!

Our heartfelt congratulations to Patric AND our deep gratitude to you all for following, engaging and for all the kind donations!

Siyabonga kakhlu!
Asante sana!
Thank you!

@wildimpact.earth
@oceanswithoutborders

#ThisIsZuka
#Inspired
#TrailRunning
#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Oceans
#Conservation
#Legacy
...

MEDALLISTS

Wildlife Ranger Challenge is about fundraising for @oceanswithoutborders but there is another side to the story.

For Zuka Private Game Reserve, this is a huge and heartfelt annual event that brings together all staff from all our entities to participate in one form or another.

Everyone chooses to walk or run 5kms, 10kms or the full 21kms OR to help on the day; marshalling, manning water stops, marking out the route, preparing food and drinks and organising logistics – it is a FULL team effort – everyone shows up! 

Every participant is a medallist and there are trophies for the winners of each distance.

There is one other award:
The Extra Mile trophy.

This year, The Extra Mile trophy goes to @bayalaprivatesafarilodge trainee rangers for their hours spent on pretty much everything! 

In 2023, lions ate the route markers and this year, the heavens opened in dramatic style on event day meaning the trainees, out in the bush marking kilometre after kilometre of routes, had to do this a second time in the wild weather; revising the routes to avoid the delicate and waterlogged Black Cotton soil. 

Life in the bush can be so unpredictable for a myriad of reasons and it calls for keen energy, willingness to adapt, and putting  shoulders to the wheel. 

We are so grateful to @bayalasafarilodge who give all of this without hesitation and who pulled off an incredible event day for everyone! 🧡

#Inspired
#Medallists
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored 
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#ForWildlifeRangers
#Africa

MEDALLISTS

Wildlife Ranger Challenge is about fundraising for @oceanswithoutborders but there is another side to the story.

For Zuka Private Game Reserve, this is a huge and heartfelt annual event that brings together all staff from all our entities to participate in one form or another.

Everyone chooses to walk or run 5kms, 10kms or the full 21kms OR to help on the day; marshalling, manning water stops, marking out the route, preparing food and drinks and organising logistics – it is a FULL team effort – everyone shows up!

Every participant is a medallist and there are trophies for the winners of each distance.

There is one other award:
The Extra Mile trophy.

This year, The Extra Mile trophy goes to @bayalaprivatesafarilodge trainee rangers for their hours spent on pretty much everything!

In 2023, lions ate the route markers and this year, the heavens opened in dramatic style on event day meaning the trainees, out in the bush marking kilometre after kilometre of routes, had to do this a second time in the wild weather; revising the routes to avoid the delicate and waterlogged Black Cotton soil.

Life in the bush can be so unpredictable for a myriad of reasons and it calls for keen energy, willingness to adapt, and putting shoulders to the wheel.

We are so grateful to @bayalasafarilodge who give all of this without hesitation and who pulled off an incredible event day for everyone! 🧡

#Inspired
#Medallists
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#ForWildlifeRangers
#Africa
...

THIS!

Is what Wildlife Ranger Challenge looked like at the weekend!
 
Our planning for Saturday morning was toppled by the heavy deluge of rain, but, this is life in the bush, so we did what we always do: we made a plan!
 
Over 200 souls walked, ran, marshalled and organised, through the soggy, sticky, slippery roads and rightfully celebrated with medals, trophies, beers and braai!
 
Meanwhile, the fundraising machine took off and we are so so grateful to the kindest donors.
 
The fundraising link is still open and will be for another week! 👆🏾☝🏼💥🙌🏾
 
Siyabonga kakhlu!
Asante sana!
Thank you!🧡

#ThisIsZuka
#Legacy
#TrailRunning
#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#OurOceans
#Africa

THIS!

Is what Wildlife Ranger Challenge looked like at the weekend!

Our planning for Saturday morning was toppled by the heavy deluge of rain, but, this is life in the bush, so we did what we always do: we made a plan!

Over 200 souls walked, ran, marshalled and organised, through the soggy, sticky, slippery roads and rightfully celebrated with medals, trophies, beers and braai!

Meanwhile, the fundraising machine took off and we are so so grateful to the kindest donors.

The fundraising link is still open and will be for another week! 👆🏾☝🏼💥🙌🏾

Siyabonga kakhlu!
Asante sana!
Thank you!🧡

#ThisIsZuka
#Legacy
#TrailRunning
#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#OurOceans
#Africa
...

WORLD RHINO DAY
 
There are five species of rhino in the world. We are deeply involved in the protection of a significant number of two of those species, the Black rhino and White rhino.

Our role, within the the diverse and integrated model of Zuka Private Game Reserve, is preserving their habitat, protecting them from illegal poaching and translocating small populations to other optimal areas both nationally and internationally.

It’s urgent and important work, a forever commitment, but it is truly a conservation success story!
 
#BlackRhino
#WhiteRhino
#WorldRhinoDay
#ConservationSuccessStories
#FaunaAndFlora
#AntiPoaching
#Biodiversity
#RhinoConservation
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Legacy

WORLD RHINO DAY

There are five species of rhino in the world. We are deeply involved in the protection of a significant number of two of those species, the Black rhino and White rhino.

Our role, within the the diverse and integrated model of Zuka Private Game Reserve, is preserving their habitat, protecting them from illegal poaching and translocating small populations to other optimal areas both nationally and internationally.

It’s urgent and important work, a forever commitment, but it is truly a conservation success story!

#BlackRhino
#WhiteRhino
#WorldRhinoDay
#ConservationSuccessStories
#FaunaAndFlora
#AntiPoaching
#Biodiversity
#RhinoConservation
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Legacy
...

LION RELEASE

This is an up close of some work of the wildlife vet. 

Experienced, gentle, calm and skilled, he darts the lion ahead of moving him to be released on the reserve.

In this sedated state, it’s a good opportunity to also collect some data, check his health and wellbeing and  secure a tracking device to temporarily monitor the animal’s movements; all to ensure successful integration into his new home with us.

#Lions
#WildlifeVet
#LionDarting
#LionRelease
#Conservation
#ThisIsZuka
#Legacy
#Restored 
#Protected
#Restored
#Wild
#Africa

LION RELEASE

This is an up close of some work of the wildlife vet.

Experienced, gentle, calm and skilled, he darts the lion ahead of moving him to be released on the reserve.

In this sedated state, it’s a good opportunity to also collect some data, check his health and wellbeing and secure a tracking device to temporarily monitor the animal’s movements; all to ensure successful integration into his new home with us.

#Lions
#WildlifeVet
#LionDarting
#LionRelease
#Conservation
#ThisIsZuka
#Legacy
#Restored
#Protected
#Restored
#Wild
#Africa
...

COUNT DOWN!

This Saturday over 200 of us will be walking and running 5, 10 or 21kms through the wilds of Zuka Private Game Reserve for Wildlife Ranger Challenge, coordinated by @tusk_org

You want to know why? 

Take 90 seconds on this Wild Wednesday to watch this! 

Thank you for all your donations - if you are still feeling like you would like to👆🏽☝🏼
the link is in our bio ! 

🙏🏾🌅🧡💧🦈🌊🌍🙏🏼 
THANK YOU ! 

@wildimpact.earth
@oceanswithoutborders

#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerchallenge
#ThisIsZuka
#Land
#Wildlife
#Ocean
#Community
#Future
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild

COUNT DOWN!

This Saturday over 200 of us will be walking and running 5, 10 or 21kms through the wilds of Zuka Private Game Reserve for Wildlife Ranger Challenge, coordinated by @tusk_org

You want to know why?

Take 90 seconds on this Wild Wednesday to watch this!

Thank you for all your donations - if you are still feeling like you would like to👆🏽☝🏼
the link is in our bio !

🙏🏾🌅🧡💧🦈🌊🌍🙏🏼
THANK YOU !

@wildimpact.earth
@oceanswithoutborders

#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerchallenge
#ThisIsZuka
#Land
#Wildlife
#Ocean
#Community
#Future
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
...

BIRD LIFE 

This is the Getty Asterism team at Zuka Private Game Reserve during the delicate process of bird tagging or ringing.

This helps unlock the mysteries of their journeys, movements, migration patterns and gives insights into their health, breeding and populations which contributes to deeper knowledge and conservation successes.

Getting up this close is an enchantment spell! 

#Research
#GettyAsterism
#Birdlife
#Birdlife_sa
#Birdlifesouthafrica
#Birdlifephotography
#BirdRinging
#Savannah
#Woodland
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild 
#ThisIsZuka

BIRD LIFE

This is the Getty Asterism team at Zuka Private Game Reserve during the delicate process of bird tagging or ringing.

This helps unlock the mysteries of their journeys, movements, migration patterns and gives insights into their health, breeding and populations which contributes to deeper knowledge and conservation successes.

Getting up this close is an enchantment spell!

#Research
#GettyAsterism
#Birdlife
#Birdlife_sa
#Birdlifesouthafrica
#Birdlifephotography
#BirdRinging
#Savannah
#Woodland
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#ThisIsZuka
...

SECRETARY BIRD

The secretary bird, one of Africa’s rarest and most striking sightings, walks the savanna with an air of mystery. With its long legs and quill-like feathers behind its head, it seems to be carrying secret notes from nature itself. If we could decode its messages, what would they reveal?

Rarely seen, the secretary bird invites us to look deeper, to listen to the quiet wisdom of the natural world. What secret might the secretary bird share with you today?

#SecretaryBird
#AfricanSavanna
#BirdSightings
#Swarovski
#Wisdom
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#ThisIsZuka
#Africa

SECRETARY BIRD

The secretary bird, one of Africa’s rarest and most striking sightings, walks the savanna with an air of mystery. With its long legs and quill-like feathers behind its head, it seems to be carrying secret notes from nature itself. If we could decode its messages, what would they reveal?

Rarely seen, the secretary bird invites us to look deeper, to listen to the quiet wisdom of the natural world. What secret might the secretary bird share with you today?

#SecretaryBird
#AfricanSavanna
#BirdSightings
#Swarovski
#Wisdom
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#ThisIsZuka
#Africa
...

THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!

A Wild Wednesday in the build up to Wildlife Ranger Challenge coordinated by @tusk_org

Zuka Private Game Reserve is getting serious! 

Without exception, all staff are involved - throwing shapes, pushing up, sitting up, getting fit and powering up for the big wild walk and run through the reserve on Saturday 21st September!

Our fundraising is underway for our Ranger beneficiaries at @oceanswithoutborders facilitated by @wildimpact.earth

The link is up there ☝🏼👆🏽☺️🧡🌾🌅🌊🦈🪸🩵🙏🏼🙏🏾

Siyabonga 
Asante sana
Thank YOU!

#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild

THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!

A Wild Wednesday in the build up to Wildlife Ranger Challenge coordinated by @tusk_org

Zuka Private Game Reserve is getting serious!

Without exception, all staff are involved - throwing shapes, pushing up, sitting up, getting fit and powering up for the big wild walk and run through the reserve on Saturday 21st September!

Our fundraising is underway for our Ranger beneficiaries at @oceanswithoutborders facilitated by @wildimpact.earth

The link is up there ☝🏼👆🏽☺️🧡🌾🌅🌊🦈🪸🩵🙏🏼🙏🏾

Siyabonga
Asante sana
Thank YOU!

#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
...

LET’S STAY 

With the theme of @natgeo iconic yellow, meeting Zuka’s iconic orange in our big, wide, southern hemisphere, soon-to-be-summer African landscape! 

🌅💛🧡🌅💛🧡🌅💛🧡🌅💛🧡🌅

#Seasons
#Yellow
#Orange
#Energy
#Sunrise
#Savannah
#Sunlight
#Summer
#Safari
#ThisIsZuka
#Iconic
#AfricanLandscape
#SouthernHemisphere

LET’S STAY

With the theme of @natgeo iconic yellow, meeting Zuka’s iconic orange in our big, wide, southern hemisphere, soon-to-be-summer African landscape!

🌅💛🧡🌅💛🧡🌅💛🧡🌅💛🧡🌅

#Seasons
#Yellow
#Orange
#Energy
#Sunrise
#Savannah
#Sunlight
#Summer
#Safari
#ThisIsZuka
#Iconic
#AfricanLandscape
#SouthernHemisphere
...

AS FEATURED IN…..

Zuka Private Game Reserve is in this latest edition; a gorgeous round-up of the best African safari trips that support local communities, where you learn of philanthropic safari initiatives and witness conservation in action! 

#ThisIsZuka

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

#NatGeoTraveller
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Adventure
#Gladstones
#Safari
#Natgeotravel
#Africa

AS FEATURED IN…..

Zuka Private Game Reserve is in this latest edition; a gorgeous round-up of the best African safari trips that support local communities, where you learn of philanthropic safari initiatives and witness conservation in action!

#ThisIsZuka

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

#NatGeoTraveller
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Adventure
#Gladstones
#Safari
#Natgeotravel
#Africa
...

WILD FUTURE 

Did you know that wildlife rangers don’t only work in the field? 

As protectors of the natural world, they are also advocates in their communities that surround these protected areas, role modeling and educating the future guardians.

We are excited to host 210 walkers and runners for Wildlife Ranger Challenge on September 21st! 

🧡we’d LOVE you to take a look at the link in our bio!🙌🏾👆🏽👆🏾☝🏼

Being a wildlife ranger is where nature and humanity integrates.

@wildimpact.earth
@tusk_org
@oceanswithoutborders

#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerchallenge
#ThisIsZuka
#Land
#Wildlife
#Ocean
#Community
#Future
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Legacy

WILD FUTURE

Did you know that wildlife rangers don’t only work in the field?

As protectors of the natural world, they are also advocates in their communities that surround these protected areas, role modeling and educating the future guardians.

We are excited to host 210 walkers and runners for Wildlife Ranger Challenge on September 21st!

🧡we’d LOVE you to take a look at the link in our bio!🙌🏾👆🏽👆🏾☝🏼

Being a wildlife ranger is where nature and humanity integrates.

@wildimpact.earth
@tusk_org
@oceanswithoutborders

#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerchallenge
#ThisIsZuka
#Land
#Wildlife
#Ocean
#Community
#Future
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Legacy
...

INTO THE PRIDE

Every wondered what it feels like to be with the pride?

Right here, right now, imagine for a moment!

📸 : @its_jamie_lucas
📍 : Zuka Private Game Reserve
🌍 : South Africa 

#Lions
#Lionpride
#Lioncubs
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#ThisIsZuka
#Imagination
#Safari
#SouthAfrica

INTO THE PRIDE

Every wondered what it feels like to be with the pride?

Right here, right now, imagine for a moment!

📸 : @its_jamie_lucas
📍 : Zuka Private Game Reserve
🌍 : South Africa

#Lions
#Lionpride
#Lioncubs
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#ThisIsZuka
#Imagination
#Safari
#SouthAfrica
...

DON’T TELL US

Your heart isn’t melting just a little watching these pangolin?!

We truly love our role in their ongoing rehabilitation, protection and conservation. Adorable. Quirky. Precious.

#Pangolin
#TeminksPangolin
#GroundPangolin
#ConservationSuccessStories
#LoveStory
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#ReturnToTheWild
#WildlifePhotography
#Yourshotphotographer

DON’T TELL US

Your heart isn’t melting just a little watching these pangolin?!

We truly love our role in their ongoing rehabilitation, protection and conservation. Adorable. Quirky. Precious.

#Pangolin
#TeminksPangolin
#GroundPangolin
#ConservationSuccessStories
#LoveStory
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#ReturnToTheWild
#WildlifePhotography
#Yourshotphotographer
...

WILD WEDNESDAY

Once again, we are preparing for @tusk_org Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2024.
 
We would LOVE you to read this!
 
All staff from all our Zuka Private Game Reserve entities as well as participants from Wild Impact, andBeyond Phinda, Munywana Conservancy and Nyati Anti-Poaching Unit amounting to 200 of us, will walk and run (5kms, 10kms or the full 21kms) through the reserve on Saturday 21st September!
 
Our proximity to the ocean has always been at the heart of our commitment to this area and while hosting an inclusive event, we will again be fundraising for @oceanswithoutborders the incredible marine conservation programme that we have supported since inception!
 
All funds raised are immediately matched by Scheinberg Relief Fund and because of our participation, Tusk award further catalyst grants to our beneficiaries – so a little really does go a long way!
 
@wildrunnerza are helping us to organise an incredible event and although we are fully subscribed for 2024, we are ready to expand and next year your dream of trail running through our Big Five game reserve could come true!
 
If you would like to donate, please click on the link in our bio.
 
If you would like to explore Oceans Without Borders head to www.wildimpact.earth
 
Stay with us for updates on Wild Wednesdays!

Siyabonga!
Thank you 🩵
	
#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild

WILD WEDNESDAY

Once again, we are preparing for @tusk_org Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2024.
 
We would LOVE you to read this!
 
All staff from all our Zuka Private Game Reserve entities as well as participants from Wild Impact, andBeyond Phinda, Munywana Conservancy and Nyati Anti-Poaching Unit amounting to 200 of us, will walk and run (5kms, 10kms or the full 21kms) through the reserve on Saturday 21st September!
 
Our proximity to the ocean has always been at the heart of our commitment to this area and while hosting an inclusive event, we will again be fundraising for @oceanswithoutborders the incredible marine conservation programme that we have supported since inception!
 
All funds raised are immediately matched by Scheinberg Relief Fund and because of our participation, Tusk award further catalyst grants to our beneficiaries – so a little really does go a long way!
 
@wildrunnerza are helping us to organise an incredible event and although we are fully subscribed for 2024, we are ready to expand and next year your dream of trail running through our Big Five game reserve could come true!
 
If you would like to donate, please click on the link in our bio.
 
If you would like to explore Oceans Without Borders head to www.wildimpact.earth
 
Stay with us for updates on Wild Wednesdays!

Siyabonga!
Thank you 🩵

#ForWildlifeRangers
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
...

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“Courage is the measure of our heartfelt participation with life, with another, with a community, a work; a future.”

~ DAVID WHYTE ~

“Courage is the measure of our heartfelt participation with life, with another, with a community, a work; a future.”

~ DAVID WHYTE ~