WESSA Annual Report 2023-2024

uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve WESSA, in collaboration with local wildlife authorities, successfully introduced five giraffes to the uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve in Howick.

The giraffes were generously donated by Karkloof Spa and their relocation signifies a commitment to enriching the biodiversity of the reserve. Giraffes play a vital role in maintaining ecological equilibrium by controlling vegetation growth and promoting biodiversity. Their presence also supports eco-tourism that provides economic benefits to local communities. This successful relocation reaffirms WESSA’s ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. OVERALL IMPACT EDUCATION CENTRES 15 590

Relocation of a giraffe from Karkloof Safari Spa to WESSA uMngeni Valley

Geographic locations

List of partners

Durban Mtunzini - King Cetshwayo District Howick Hilton Pietermaritzburg

Mtunzini Rotary Canadian Rotary EDTEA -Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs DUCT – Duzi-uMngeni Conservation Trust NRF-SAASTA DSI – Department of Science and Innovation

Ladysmith Swaziland Germany Gauteng Freestate

Working on Fire EPIZ – Germany

UNISA – University of South Africa UKZN – University of KwaZulu-Natal

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