SIYAFUNDA
wildlife and
conservation
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“People are not going to care about animal conservation unless they think animals are worthwhile.” – Sir David Attenborough
"Come Discover Their Worth"
“To Learn and To Teach” ("Siyafunda" in Zulu)
are the objectives on which Siyafunda Wildlife
and Conservation is founded and the basic principles that drive our projects. Our aim
is to obtain a greater understanding of wildlife
and the environment in which it thrives and
to teach our knowledge to all who assist us at
our Siyafunda projects.
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Siyafunda was founded in 2004 to assist the Greater Makalali Nature Reserve with monitoring their elephants as part of the contraception program, which is the longest running elephant contraception project in the world. This has now evolved to include the monitoring of all Big 5 animals as well as other predators.
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Our projects have been established to provide
a dedicated assistance to our partnered conservation areas. By assisting with their specific information requirements we enable the reserves
to make the best decisions for the welfare of their animals. Siyafunda provides a unique and professional experience for individuals of these fascinating natural environments.
Our Mission
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Siyafunda is committed to
Being the first choice for conservation volunteers from around the world.
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Offering the best wildlife monitoring and sustainable support for game reserves,
research and conservation projects in South Africa.
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Furthering knowledge and awareness by hosting researchers and interns from educational affiliations, while supporting and informing local communities.
BUFFALO NUMBERS HAVE INCREASED FROM 52 TO 220.
3 HERDS RELEASED BETWEEN 2019 & 2023
57 ELEPHANTS IN THE RESERVE IN 2023
3 CHEETAH ON ROUTE FROM MALAWI
TO MAKALALI 2024
29 LIONS ON THE RESERVE
28 LEOPARDS ON THE RESERVE
PHOTOGRAPHS
by Paul Cheetham,
Michele Borboni,
Camilla Roses and
Claire Debauve.
