Zuka Private Game Reserve is the cornerstone property of a pioneering land assembly that was founded in 2001. Today, 20 years later, 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.
ย โCaring for wilderness, wildlife and people is multifaceted. There are many models. This is ours.โ
~ TARA GETTY ~
ย โCaring for wilderness, wildlife and people is multifaceted. There are many models. This is ours.โ
~ TARA GETTY ~
Where we are
Zuka Private Game Reserve is 10,300 hectares of the Munywanaย Conservancy, a formal Protected Area bordering a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Zuka Private Game Reserveโs 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.
WATCHING
Active during the day on @zukaprivategamereserve cheetah have keen eyesight enhanced by those distinctive black tear marks that run dramatically down from the inner corner of their eyes. This clever design helps reflect some of the daytime glare โ handy for a daytime hunter.
#Cheetah
#Bigcat
#GoldenEye
#FacialMarkings
#Predator
#Speed
#GrassyPlains
#ThisIsAfrica
#Safari
#NaturePhotographer
#WildlifePhotography
๐ธ Mike Kirkinis
GRASS
Crucial to @zukaprivategamereserve in diversity and abundance, are the species of grass here.
Informing us on how healthy the reserve is, guiding our restoration and habitat management plan or simply being responsible for our biodiversity, are just a few reasons why the Getty Asterism team of ecologists are passionate about grasses!
#Biodiversity
#Grasslands
#GoldenHour
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#HealthyHabitat
#GettyAsterism
#Scientists
#ExcitedAboutEcology
#NorthernNatal
#SouthAfrica
@faunafloraint
๐ธ @paula_louw
LEOPARD SPOTS
Weโre enjoying so many beautiful leopard sightings here at @zukaprivategamereserve.
Their eyes, markings, behaviour and energy is mesmerising; their relaxed presence reflects the restored and protected status of the land.
#LeopardMarkings
#Pantherapardus
#SafariSightings
#BigCats
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
@pantheracats
@faunafloraint
@earthshotprize
@bayalaprivatesafarilodge
@sungulwane
๐ธ @antonlouw74
ROAD TRIP
Driving to @zukaprivategamereserve go carefully, you never know what you might encounter!
#Elephants
#Wild
#CoolRoadTrip
#AfricanAdventure
#SafariStories
#RoadSigns
#OffTheBeatenTrack
#KwaZuluNatal
#Worldheritagesites
#ThisIsAfrica
@bayalaprivatesafarilodge
@sungulwane
@andbeyondphinda
@isimangaliso
๐ธ @dylan_pons_photography
JOYFUL!
Empowering Communities
Enabling Conservation
The methodology of @africa_found is collaborative, with an emphasis on responding to local needs and aspirations!
#Listening
#Supporting
#Empowering
#Socialinfrastructure
#SustainableLivelihoods
#EnterpriseDevelopment
#YouthEmpowerment
#Conservation
#Research
#ZukaPrivateGameReserve
@tgetty
@jessica.s.d.getty
๐ธ @antonlouw74
TINY ANTELOPE
The Suni, tiny, rare and shy, is an inhabitant of sundappled thick undergrowth here on @zukaprivategamereserve
#Suni
#TinyAntelope
#KwaZuluNatal
#ForestAntelope
#ShyAntelope
#UnsusualCreatures
#BestSafari
#Biodiversity
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
@bayalaprivatesafarilodge
@sungulwane
@faunafloraint
ELEPHANT CONSERVATION
If the wildlife vet is carrying out some work on @zukaprivategamereserve thereโs an opportunity to collect some data and we seize it.
This young elephant is darted and sedated while the team carries out multiple tasks in one swift, calm operation; itโs wonderful to be up close to this creature.
#Elephant
#Pachyderm
#UpClose
#ProfessionalWildlifeVet
#ResearchersInTheWild
#TheBestDayJob
#ElephantConservation
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
@bayalaprivatesafarilodge
@sungulwane
@simonjamesnaylor
@miketoft
๐ธ @jessica.s.d.getty
SAFARI SCENE
Located between the Indian Ocean and the Lebombo Mountains, the open grassy plains and rolling hills of @zukaprivategamereserve offers a dreamy sunset.
#Safari
#AfricanSunset
#Zebra
#Wildebeest
#Acacia
#OpenSavannah
#NorthernZululand
#IndianOcean
#LebomboMountains
#GoldenHourInAfrica
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
@bayalaprivatesafarilodge
@sungulwane
๐ธ @dylan_pons_photography
BLACK RHINO
The resolute black rhino, not easily seen as it browses on trees and shrubs, gives little warning of its presence!
Itโs always a thrill to see these critically endangered animals in their natural habitat here @zukprivategamereserve although viewing from a vehicle is certainly a little more relaxing than on foot!
#BlackRhino #Dicerosbicornis #CriticallyEndangeredSpecies #RhinoConservation #Browser #Herbivore #Restored #Protected #Preserved #Wild
@faunafloraint
๐ธ @antonlouw74
SAFARI STYLE
We have loved collecting books and building our African library here at Zuka House, where the safari rhythm slows you down and opens up some time for readingโฆ
@boyd_varty
@charlesorchard
@paula_louw
@ralphlaurenhome
@cecileandboyds
@zukaprivategamereserve
#Safaristyle #Library #BushInteriors #Collections #SafariHouse #NaturalDecor #LampLight #ReadingOnHoliday #SlowDown
๐ธ @june_joubert_photographer
PLAY MORE
@zukaprivategamereserve teaches us really simple lessons!
#LionPride #LionCubsPlay #PlayMore #Safari #AfricanBush #NaturalWorld #Restored #Protected #Preserved #Wild
@zukaprivategamereserve
@bayalaprivatesafarilodge
@sungulwane
๐ธ Lawrence Weitz
ITโS A NEW YEAR!
A fresh start and a time of inspiration, affirmations and possibilities could mean learning something new? At Zuka House we have a beautiful piano - itโs never too late to learnโฆ
@steinwayandsons
@voyseywallpaper
@jeanclerte
@cecileandboyds
#NewYear #FreshStart #LearnSomethingNew #Hobbies #SteinwayPiano #Artwork #Photography #SafariStyle #SafariInteriors #BushHouse #LionessAndPalm #Wallpaper #WallArt #Zululand
@zukaprivategamereserve
๐ธ @june_joubert_photographer
MORNING SUN
Watchful cheetah on @zukaprivategamereserve as the morning sun bathes the grass.
#ANewDay #Cheetah #Focussed #UpClose #Safari #SavannahLife #Sunlight #BigCatPhotography #Restored #Protected #Preserved #Wild #SouthAfrica
@faunafloraint
@pantheracats
@bayalaprivatesafarilodge
@sungulwane
๐ธ @dylan_pons_photography
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Zuka means sun, dawn and sunrise in different languages and as the sun rises on this first day of a brand new year, @zukaprivategamereserve invokes the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson:
โWrite it on your heart that every day is the best day in the yearโ
#Happy2023
#ANewYear
#ANewDay
#DawnBreaking
#SouthAfricanSunrise
#BushLife
#SafariMorning
#LionsRoaring
#RalphWaldoEmerson
#WriteItOnYourHeart
#EveryDayTheBestDay
#ThisIsAfrica
๐ฌ@jessica.s.d.getty
๐ฅ@dylan_pons_photography
๐ผ@_paintmusic_
CLOSING 2022
A long distance view over @zukaprivategamereserve as we peacefully share one of the last sunsets of 2022 with a coalition of cheetah.
#Gratitude #Stillness
#Peace #Sunset
#AfricanLandscape
#CaptureTheMoment
#CloseOfTheYear
#BigSky #BigDreams
#healthandwellness
@zukaprivategamereserve @bayalaprivatesafarilodge @sungulwane @landrover
๐ธ @dylan_pons_photography
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Wishing you a very merry Christmas!
With love from @zukaprivategamereserve
๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐
#ChristmasInTheBush #ZukaHouse #merrychristmas
๐ธ @jessica.s.d.getty
โCourage is the measure of our heartfelt participation with life, with another, with a community, a work; a future.โ
~ DAVID WHYTE ~
โCourage is the measure of our heartfelt participation with life, with another, with a community, a work; a future.โ