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.
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
Oct 2
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
Sep 30
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
Sep 28
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
Sep 25
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
Sep 23
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
Sep 20
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
Sep 18
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
Sep 16
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
Sep 13
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
Sep 11
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
Sep 9
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
Sep 6
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
Sep 4
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
Sep 2
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
Aug 30
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
Aug 28
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
“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.”