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 it bathed the bush in gold. The landscape brimmed with warmth and colour, like nature itself was rejoicing. Against the backdrop of a brilliant blue sky, rhythmic drumming echoed through the air, welcoming more than 100 guests to a long-awaited celebration. Supporters, partner NGOs, and conservation leaders had all gathered to mark a pivotal moment: the grand opening of the newly renovated Koru Camp.
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 African geology expert John Roff to Koru Camp earlier this month. The goal? To empower our team with the skills to deliver engaging geology lessons, while also supporting student guides from our partner organisations as they prepared for their FGASA exams.
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 our wildlife from poaching, habitat loss and disconnection, it’s not a sprint—it’s a marathon. And it’s going to take all of us.
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 morning game drive at Koru Camp. Still buzzing from the afternoon before—many having experienced their very first game drive—we wondered if anything could possibly top the previous day’s unforgettable elephant encounter.
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 due to human encroachment and climate change, the need for action has never been more urgent. We know knowledge is powerful, but is it enough? Real, lasting change happens when people truly care—when they feel connected to a cause.
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 our local communities, at Koru Camp it is firmly rooted in our beliefs that collaboration is key to reaching our collective goals. By working together we can protect our wildlife, empower our communities and even help nature tourism in the area thrive, bringing further economic opportunities.
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 Corps and Connected Planet Foundation to host two exclusive screenings in Johannesburg and London. These evenings were filled with electric energy—delicious plant-based canapés, wines, stunning art displays, moving speeches, and even a lively raffle—all united by a collective passion for conservation.
