Blog
This is your gateway to the heart of Koru Camp where we share our latest updates, stories from the Bushveld, and the transformative experiences of our participants. Join us as we delve into the wilderness, explore the wonders of nature, and celebrate the inspiring journey of conservation and sustainability at Koru Camp. Stay tuned for our regular updates and become a part of our thriving community.
From Page to Practice: Mentoring the Next Generation of Guides
Every field guide remembers the moment when the pages of a learner manual first came to life. The tracks in the textbook become fresh footprints ...
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Not Alone: A Diabetes Camp at Koru Camp
Roughly one in ten South Africans are thought to live with diabetes, the second leading cause of death in the country. Due to a lack ...
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Bringing lessons to life with an unforgettable lion sighting!
The sun had barely risen above the horizon as guide Koki and ten excited primary school learners sat silently on a hill. Listening.
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Big Hearts, Big Voices – Rhino Art returns to Hoedspruit
The room fell quiet faster than anyone expected.
Thirty-six children sat bent over their papers, colouring furiously, heads tilted in concentration, determined to use the ...
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Thirty-six children sat bent over their papers, colouring furiously, heads tilted in concentration, determined to use the ...
Floods, fun, and fears – a fresh start for Koru Camp!
After a restful December break, our team was ready to jump straight back into camp life. But January had other plans. Some of the heaviest ...
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Koru Camp Year in Review: A Year of Growth, Partnership, and Impact
What a year it has been! As we look back on the last 12 months, this has undoubtedly been the biggest year yet for Koru ...
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Into the Wilderness: A Journey That Transformed Young Conservationists
In September, something extraordinary happened. Six young conservationists from our partner organisations - Timbavati Foundation and Global Conservation Corps – were invited by Koru Camp ...
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Girls in the wild: Empowering the next generation
“OWN YOUR POWER!” The warrior cry of 13 girls echoed through the night, from the top of the viewpoint down to the Olifants River below. ...
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Unlocking the stories of the wild with the San Master Trackers
Walking in single file from camp in the cool early morning, the air carried a quiet sense of expectation. But before we had even left ...
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The Elephant That Changed Everything
It was mid-afternoon, and the warm winter sun lay gently over the bush as we spotted elephants ahead on the road. Pausing first to judge ...
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Koru Camp Grand Opening: A Day to Remember
As the convoy of vehicles wound their way through the bushveld, a trail of dust swept up in their wake, glistening in the sun as ...
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Billions of years in a day: Learning the language of rocks with John Roff
With our mission rooted in educating and inspiring local communities about the joy - and importance - of nature, we were thrilled to welcome South ...
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Future Rangers, Real Impact: A Rhino Man Legacy Camp
There’s an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” When it comes to saving ...
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Empowering Future Guides: Ditoro Comes to Koru Camp
It was 5am and the sky was still cloaked in darkness as the aspiring field guides from Ditoro Outreach climbed into the vehicle for their ...
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Hearts in conservation: Inspiring the next generation with HAART
“Facts alone can’t save the world. Hearts can.” – Carl Safina As our wildlife faces the growing threats of poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and habitat loss ...
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Cooking with Passion and Purpose – Nothando trains with top chef at Sashwa
A Swahili Proverb says “A boat doesn’t go forwards if everyone if rowing is their own way”. Whether working in conservation, hospitality or with ...
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Together for Conservation: Rhino Man Screenings Raise R56,000 for Future Rangers
September has been an unforgettable month at Koru Camp! Inspired by the powerful launch of ‘Rhino Man’ in June, we proudly partnered with Global Conservation ...
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Celebrating Mandela Day: A Community Cleanup in Hoedspruit
In a heartfelt tribute to Nelson Mandela, our community came together on Mandela Day, July 18th, to make a tangible difference in Hoedspruit. The team ...
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Rhino Man’s Legacy: Shaping Young Conservationists at Koru Camp
Hand-picked for their love of nature and dreams of a career in conservation, 14 teenage girls arrived at Koru Camp last month as part of ...
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Transforming lives through literacy and conservation: Tanja’s story
In an era dominated by selfies, influencers, and the latest TikTok trends, encountering someone like Tanja Goossens feels like a refreshing breeze through the savannah. ...
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Quantifying Nature: The Mathematical Wonders of the Bush
It’s not often that you come across a child who wants to practice maths in their free time. Then again, it’s not often that a ...
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Turning passion into action – the story of our founder, Peter Eastwood
From a successful New Zealand entrepreneur to a forward-thinking conservationist in the far reaches of South Africa, Peter Eastwood’s story is one of compassion, determination ...
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The next generation of wildlife guardians and animal advocates!
At ARRC's Koru Camp, children from rural communities bond with nature, learn about wildlife conservation, and become the next guardians of our natural world.
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The Ubuntu Effect: Inspiring Change Through Nature
Empowering communities and igniting passions, Koru Camp and the Timbavati Foundation inspire through nature and education.
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Nature’s Apprentice: Melody’s Inspirational Journey into Guiding at Koru Camp
Melody's journey from a local community near Kruger National Park to a budding conservationist is awe-inspiring. Sponsored by Wild Shots Outreach, she overcame obstacles to ...
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Conservation, community and the art of photography
Koru Camp was delighted to host Wild Shots Outreach for their 5-day photography course in December 2023. Alongside 8 eager students, the team conducted ...
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Dineo’s Calling: Preserving Nature’s Beauty!
Born from a love of conservation and a desire to empower local communities into helping to protect our collective wildlife and natural heritage, Koru Camp’s ...
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Plant powered cooking at Koru
Run by our modest and kind-hearted chef, Tinyiko, the Koru Camp kitchen is not only a source of delicious, home-cooked meals but it is also ...
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Global Conservation Corps’ Inaugural Trip to Koru Camp
In August 2023, GCC held an all-female leadership camp at Koru Camp for 16 aspiring conservationists. Their journey—from confronting fears to forging dreams—was transformative. This ...
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Changing Lives One Safari at a Time
Rhino Revolution introduce a 100 local children to nature at Koru Camp each year. Their joy witnessing elephants and lions for the first time is ...
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From Passion to Purpose: How Koru Guide Joel is Paying it Forward
Joel Sithole discovered his passion for nature at a young age during an ecocamp with Ngala Safari Lodge. Recognising his potential, he was chosen for ...
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Grannies in the bush – when the wise meet the wise.
The Ndlopfu Gogos’ first-ever visit to the Kruger National Park was marked by a moment of pure connection as their enchanting song appeared to summon ...
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United for Biodiversity – German students visit Koru Camp with Southern Cross Schools
Koru Camp hosted Southern Cross and German students for a cross-cultural biodiversity study, yielding memorable experiences and inspiring environmental stewardship.
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In the Footsteps of Giants: A Journey into the World of San Master Trackers
Koru Camp San master trackers from the Ju/’hoansi community share their ancient bush knowledge with young learners. They taech them to read the subtlest of ...
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