The Pongola Game Reserve Conservation Camp (24-26 May) was a resounding success. Grade 7 learners from the Mthekwini Community, which borders the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park in northern KZN, South Africa, enjoyed an immersive conservation education camp, hosted by the Fisher Foundation in collaboration with African Insight Academy.
The Fisher Foundation made good on fulfilling its vision of building a sustainable future where humans, creatures, and the environment are respected, valued, and nurtured. This camp provided a life-changing opportunity for these fenceline community children to learn from local experts, conservationists, and mentors, offering an educational experience beyond the traditional classroom setting. By engaging with the diverse natural world, they will begin to understand the critical role they play in shaping a sustainable future.
Camp Activities and Highlights
Rhino Conservation Experience:
The highlight of the camp was witnessing the darting and dehorning of a white rhino. This rare and unique opportunity allowed students from a fenceline community to observe cutting-edge conservation interventions aimed at saving this iconic threatened species. The experience was both sobering and inspiring, providing insight into the challenges and efforts involved in wildlife conservation.
Thank you to &Beyond and the Munyawana Conservancy for facilitating this experience.