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About Transfrontier Africa NPC

Location:

Ndlovu Bush Camp, Olifants West Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 1380, ZA

Mission Statement

Transfrontier Africa aims to develop resilience for the protected area network and all indigenous biota, ecological processes and services, through a multi-generational investment that will build allies in all affected communities, developing sound conservation values and environmental patriotism whilst using sound scientific methods to guide and evaluate decision-making.

Description

Transfrontier Africa is based in Olifants West Nature Reserve that forms a part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Originally focusing primarily on ecological research and protected area management, Transfrontier Africa partners with several local and international research institutions to develop local talents in conservation and ensure its contribution to global conservation efforts. When the rhino poaching crisis emerged in the area in 2013, Transfrontier Africa realigned its approach to tackle this new challenge. A multi-pronged approach was then developed to address the problem and research; socio-economic, technological and tactical solutions were developed and implemented. The internationally renowned Black-Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) was created, empowering women from local communities as part of an innovative anti-poaching tactic.