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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

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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.

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@tusk_org
@oceanswithoutborders

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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 🩵

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THULANI

Thulani is an incredible tracker here on Zuka Private Game Reserve!

He initially qualified as a security guard; controlling access to our conservancy, ensuring safety around the lodges, and learning the gritty stuff in the field by carrying out the arduous patrols across the whole reserve as part of the Anti-Poaching Unit.

This experience over ten years lined Thulani up perfectly for his next move: to be mentored under the wing of our Master Tracker, Skampu.

This gentleman excels – we are so fortunate to have him in our Zuka family!

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GOLDEN

At the other end of the day, there is another ritual. We move somewhere to stop and catch the daily gift of the sun setting. Our land is washed with a golden hue before the light drops and we are left with the night.

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LITTLE

Little Beeaters seen here congregating on a branch, often roost together, lined up tightly side by side at night, in groups of up to ten!

When flying on sorties to catch insects, we love hearing their distinctive call, merry and enthusiastic, which fits perfectly with their appearance!

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THE BATELEUR

This eagle, the symbol of beginnings and potential, has been an important totem for us from the very start of our endeavours!

For three decades now, the “magician” flying overhead, reminds us to be creative, resourceful and to bring our ideas into being!

This is Zuka!

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SCHOOL LIFE!

Wild Impact (formerly Africa Foundation) has been active in rural communities surrounding conservation areas for 32 years, focussing on nurturing, restoring and protecting our natural wild systems, by empowering the communities that are the custodians of these systems.

As trustees, donors and advocates of Wild Impact, education is an exciting area that we love being involved in, not just in our immediate environs of Zuka Private Game Reserve, but also further afield in other Sub-Saharan countries where Wild Impact is active.

This image is from a recent visit to Tara Getty Secondary School, situated in the Lake Manyara area of Tanzania.

There is SO much to say about this wonderful area and this endeavour, so to simply introduce it, we started phase 1 from scratch in 2021 enabling 99 students (all Form I) to receive their first year of secondary education, for the first time, close to their homes in the Moya and Mayoka communties.

Fast forward to today, mid-way through the 2024 academic year and phase 4’s completion means the enrollment is currently 389 Form I to Form IV students who are enjoying secondary school life!

We are thrilled with the progress and development plan; we have just approved the Phase V proposal, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon!

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