Our Philosophy

Conservation Through Community

We believe that the sustainable protection of biodiverse landscapes can only be achieved when land use through eco-tourism (or other means) generates additional and sustainable revenue to fund research-driven conservation practices with tangible benefits and opportunities flowing to the communities that live in and around the protected area. This results in communities joining conservation efforts with a common will to preserve the protected area forever.

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Our Milestones

We have enjoyed significant growth in size and impact since our legal inception in 2009. This success can be attributed to these key factors:

We are privileged to work in partnership with Kariega Game Reserve. This robust and values driven tourism company drives sustainable donations for the Foundation via the conservation and community levy donated by all guests.
We have cultivated a trusting relationship with our beneficiary communities based on mutual respect and collaboration. This has opened the door to initiating and growing our core projects.
We have developed meaningful relationships and collaborative fundraising models with several key organisations with like-minded community and conservation objectives. These partnerships have grown our fundraising capacity significantly.
We are governed by an engaged and dedicated board of trustees.

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Our Trustees

Ant Wannell

Antony Wannell : Chairman and Trustee

Antony is a passionate conservationist and experienced entrepreneur with a drive to make a difference in the Eastern Cape. Career highlights include:

20 years as a board member of the Endangered Wildlife Trust, including serving as deputy chairman.
27 years building an entrepreneurial trading business.
Management of a property portfolio focused on student accommodation.

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Lindy Sutherland : CEO and Trustee

Family owner in Kariega Game Reserve, with a deep love for nature and people. She is particularly driven to achieve the sustainable upliftment of communities through the holistic investment in youth. Her career highlights include:

Co-authoring the COOL TO BE ME, SEL curriculum.
Developing the SACE accredited SEL CPTD course.
Co-authoring The Coolplay Way – coaching with SEL.
SEL training and mentorship.

Graeme Rushmere

Graeme Rushmere : Trustee

Family owner in Kariega Game Reserve with a background in commercial law, business management, property, retail, leisure travel, hospitality and wildlife conservancies. He is passionate about the Eastern Cape – the
landscape, people and wildlife. His career highlights include:

Founding partner, Harty Rushmere Law.
PEG Retail Group – Executive and consultant.
Co-CEO and Chairman of the Kariega Group.

Manuel Koser

Manuel Koser : Trustee

A seasoned entrepreneur and business leader in e-commerce, technology, and venture capital. Career highlights include:

Co-founded and MD of Silvertree Brands.
Co-founder and CEO of Zando in South Africa and Jumia in Nigeria.
Non-executive director at FIN, (a credit, savings, and insurance provider) and several tech and venture-backed startups, including Ozow and Old Mutual's corporate venture capital fund, Next176.

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Imraan Soomra : Trustee

An ethics-driven leader driving stakeholder value by shifting from traditional capitalism to profit with purpose. Career highlights include:

CEO of EASE Holdings.
CEO at Global Fishing.
30 years of extensive experience across diverse industries at senior executive level.

Our Impact

2023 at a Glance : Key Achievements

Key Achievements 2023

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How can you Help?

All help and support is hugely appreciated.

You can help in many ways:

Book a Safari to Kariega Game Reserve and contribute via the levy donation.
Join the Kariega Foundation Volunteer Programme.
Pack for a purpose when you visit.
Set-up a monthly, recurring donation.
Donate to a project.

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Donation Impact

Social and Emotional Learning

R300 - 1 learner per year

Youth Development

R1500 - per youth per year

Conserve Biodiversity

R2000 - 10 hectare per month

Save The Rhino

R7500 - per day

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Our Philosophy

Conservation Through Community

Our Milestones