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 from My Africa initiated an inspiring cleanup campaign, pledging to donate R450 for every bag of rubbish collected. The goal was simple yet powerful: to unite the community in a shared effort to preserve the beauty of our conservation town.
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 the Global Conservation Corps’ Future Rangers Program. Bursting with smiles and excitement for their first adventure in the wild, the girls quickly settled into their tents and eagerly joined our guide and environmental educator, Bongani, for an engaging lesson on ecology.
The Ubuntu Effect: Inspiring Change Through Nature
Empowering communities and igniting passions, Koru Camp and the Timbavati Foundation inspire through nature and education.
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 daily lessons in the mechanics and modes of a camera as well as the use of light, framing, depth of field and shutter speed to create the perfect picture. Each morning and afternoon, they ventured out on game drives with guide Joel to put their skills into practice and, thanks to Wild Shots leaders Rifumo and Bright, the students could analyse their best shots and learn a little about what it takes to become a professional photographer.
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 values are embedded in passion and people. And, if there is one person that embodies everything we are about, it has to be our incredible Camp Manager, Dineo. Everyone that has visited Koru Camp can’t help but love her ever-smiling and positive attitude as well as her ability to ensure the camp is always in tip top condition. For those of you that haven’t had the pleasure of joining us yet, let’s dig a little deeper into what makes Dineo tick…
