PARTNERS
Meet the amazing organisations and people that we work alongside to make our goals as a charity possible. Without these teams on the ground, our work would not be possible. We are lucky to work with such passionate and inspiring people, that are helping to create the next generation of conservationists.
KORU CAMP, SOUTH AFRICA
Nestled between Balule and Klaserie Reserves in the Greater Kruger area of South Africa, Koru Camp was set up by Peter Eastwood of the Tanglewood Foundation, in a bid to provide a wilderness area solely for the local community. A community that has been largely excluded from the private reserves and the Kruger National Park on their doorstep, Koru Camp will give them a chance to be immersed in nature whilst learning the wonders of this stunning ecosystem and the importance of protecting it.
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We will be funding several camps throughout the year, for different organisations to stay at Koru Camp and build a connection to nature that will last a lifetime.
BUSHBABIES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SOUTH AFRICA
Set up by Transfrontier Africa, The Bush Babies Environmental Education Program is an environmental awareness program that is conducted at primary schools in the communities surrounding Greater Kruger National Park, in conjunction with the Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit. With four currently active schools and a total of 264 learners, the programme covers not only classroom-based learning, but also educational trips into the Kruger National Park and conservation camps.
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We are supporting the Bushbabies by funding a number of different camps and trips for both the Bushbabies and their Grannies.
SEMADEP FOUNDATION, KENYA
The Semadep Foundation was set up with a mission to enable the Maasai community to acquire the necessary skills to manage their own development. Since forming, Semadep have set up a school, a clinic, and an eco camp for tourists.
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We are working with Semadep to provide conservation and wildlife experiences for the children of Semadep school, so that they grow up feeling connected to the stunning wildlife of the great Maasai Mara reserve.
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DOGS4WILDLIFE
Dogs 4 Wildlife offer highly trained and fully supported Anti Poaching dogs alongside advanced ranger training to reserves, conservancies and National Parks in need across Southern Africa and the world.
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We work alongside Dogs4Wildlife on the Siyafunda Ngemvelo programme that takes children across South Africa into their local wildlife reserves. So far the programme has taken over 100 children from Glen Park School into Bonamanzi Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal.
NOMBEKANA SAFARIS
Connected Planet are proud to partner with Nombekana Safaris for the Siyafunda Ngemvelo programme in Kruger National Park. Rodney and Mfundo are sharing their knowledge and passion for wildlife with local school children through educational trips into the Kruger. If you want to see the magic of Kruger you can book half day, full day or multi-day safaris with this amazing team.
ADVENTURE CONSERVATION
Adventure Conservation are a conservation focused organisation using adventure as a means to raise awareness and fundraise for conservation efforts across sub-Saharan Africa. They have a range of adventures available from cycles through to hikes.
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In September they will be taking a group on a 4-day wilderness trail in the Greater Kruger, surrounded by Africa's Big 5, whilst raising funds for our work with Koru Camp.
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION FUND AFRICA
The Community Conservation Fund – Africa NPC (CCFA) is a registered non-profit company borne out of the merger between Mantis and Accor to address the urgent need for community development to benefit Africa’s wild animals and wilderness areas. CCFA works at the intersection between conservation, ecotourism, and community as both a fundraising and grant-giving organization, active in educating and empowering local communities in conservation areas.
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We are working with CCFA to provide opportunities for the local school children to visit the charities partner game reserve, Nyosi, in Nelson Mandela Bay.
THE TRAIL FOOD COMPANY
The Trail Food Company create natural, delicious and nutritious food that is perfect for taking on hikes or trails, whether it's a half day hike or a 4-day trail. They will be providing packs for our Ndlovu Community Trail hikers on their 4-day trek through Kruger, at a hugely discounted rate.
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If you are heading out on a trail in South Africa make sure you hit the link and order your packs. They are also available in all of the Kruger National Park shops. You won't regret it.