About Us
Protecting Rhinos.
The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Conservancy is a long-term community conservation initiative dedicated to protecting the extraordinary landscapes surrounding Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park — the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa and the birthplace of modern rhino conservation. Our vision is simple: thriving rhinos, thriving communities and thriving ecosystems.
Rather than focusing solely on protecting wildlife within park boundaries, we believe the future of conservation lies in empowering the Zulu communities who live alongside these remarkable landscapes.
By supporting sustainable livelihoods, responsible tourism, education and conservation enterprises, we are helping to create a future where communities become the custodians and greatest beneficiaries of KwaZulu-Natal's natural heritage.
The Conservancy acts as a platform that connects local Zulu communities, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, conservation organisations, tourism operators, philanthropists and impact investors around a shared vision.
We envision a future where Hluhluwe-iMfolozi becomes Africa's leading example of community-led rhino conservation.
Support anti-poaching operations, rhino monitoring, and habitat restoration that safeguard both white and black rhino populations for generations to come.
Create sustainable livelihoods through tourism, conservation employment, entrepreneurship, education and skills development within surrounding Zulu communities.
Promote responsible travel experiences that celebrate the culture, wildlife and landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal while funding conservation directly.
Connect impact investors with opportunities that strengthen conservation while supporting inclusive economic growth and community enterprise development.
Across Africa, national parks cannot exist in isolation. The long-term survival of Africa's rhinos and wildlife depends on protecting these wider landscapes while creating meaningful opportunities for local people.
The National Parks Campaign is an ambitious initiative to establish community-led conservation destinations around Africa's most iconic protected areas — starting with the birthplace of rhino conservation.
By creating self-sustaining micro-economies driven by tourism and green enterprise, we reduce reliance on philanthropy and build resilient Zulu communities who see direct value in conservation.
Rhino populations grow, poaching drops dramatically as communities become conservation champions, and the Greater Zululand Ecosystem prospers as one of Africa's most important biodiversity hotspots.
Rewilding Africa (www.rewildingafrica.org) is the organisation behind the National Parks Campaign. Our mission is to develop innovative national park conservancy destinations that generate long-term environmental, social and economic value.
By bringing together governments, communities, NGOs, tourism operators and responsible investors, Rewilding Africa helps unlock sustainable funding for conservation while creating new opportunities for employment, enterprise and education.
"Rather than relying solely on donations, we believe conservation should become a self-sustaining economy that benefits everyone involved."