South African Conservation FundThe official Francoise and Lawrence Anthony Foundation for conservation work at Thula Thula Private Game ReserveNon Profit Organisation 2011/01191/08
Our Work
Elephant Land Expansion
The original herd of 7 elephants in September 1999, when they arrived at Thula Thula. Classified as “rogue” and “troublemakers”, our original herd of 7 elephants, made famous in the best-seller “The Elephant Whisperer” by Lawrence Anthony, has now increased to the maximum sustainable capacity.
Thula Thula has started the first step of the land expansion in October 2020 to increase their habitat. This solution requires new electric fencing as well as new roads, increased security, land management and the list just goes on, to keep our wildlife safe.
With the difficult times we had to face during the pandemic of Covid-19, with no or little income at our lodges since March 2020, we now need your help to carry on this important project for our elephant habitat.
Should you wish to support the Thula Thula expansion project:
- Sponsor 1 acre of the extended Thula Thula land $50
- Buy 1 metre of fencing $100
- Adopt a Thula Thula elephant $50 per month.
You will receive a certificate of adoption as well as the story with additional photos of your selected elephant.
Anti Poaching
A dedicated team working 24/7 for the protection of our precious wildlife. With the K9 unit, Boris and Debbie, the Belgian Shepherds Malinois, part of the patrolling anti-poaching team.
These armed guardians of our wildlife work day and night, driving around doing fence patrol, and deployed in the whole game reserve for ambushes, in order to prevent wildlife crime. Added to this special unit, we also have the WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND RHINO MONITORING TEAM dedicated to guarding our rhinos, Thabo and Ntombi, day and night.
The protection and survival of our wildlife is an absolute priority at Thula Thula. THANK YOU to our donors for your amazing help and contributions, as we would not be able to do it without you.
Education
Africa is currently facing a rhino poaching crisis.
Every day three African rhino are been poached!
One of our initiatives is to educate people with the creation of the Thula Thula Volunteer Academy.
At the Volunteer Academy international volunteers work alongside with members of the local community to learn about conservation. As educating the local communities is the most important step to ensure an understanding of conservation!