Wildlife Sanctuary · Environs of iSimangaliso Wetland Park · KwaZulu-Natal

Rewilding and protecting the critically rare sand forest

For over 33 years we have restored and conserved 200 acres of diverse forest — including a fully intact remnant of critically rare sand forest — on the edge of the iSimangaliso World Natural Heritage Site, South Africa.

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Suni antelope in sand forest — The suni antelope (*Neotragus moschatus*) — one of the many rare species we protect

Leopard at Suni-Ridge — Our forest provides habitat for more than five cat species, including leopard

Sand forest canopy — Conserving sensitive, irreplaceable sand forest habitat for endangered species

Nyala in the reserve — Restoring the natural order for a diversity of species

Team removing invasive alien plants — Protecting the forest by removing invasive alien vegetation

Oxpeckers on a zebra — Diversity and cooperation — oxpeckers with our zebra

Our mission

Restored habitat for Red Data rare species — and a sanctuary for hundreds more

We have restored habitat for many Red Data rare species, including the diminutive suni antelope (Neotragus moschatus), the Tonga red squirrel (Paraxerus palliatus) and the four-toed elephant shrew (Petrodromus tetradactylus).

The sanctuary also protects zebra, nyala, impala, reedbuck, wildebeest, aardvark, red and grey duiker, three mongoose species and five cat species including leopard. More than 26 bat species and over 350 bird species frequent the reserve, alongside rare amphibians, reptiles, insects and butterflies — all part of the biodiversity protected at Suni-Ridge. Our work extends beyond our borders, encouraging conservation in surrounding areas and environmental education in neighbouring communities.

33+years of restoration and conservation

200acres of diverse forest protected

350+bird species recorded

80+indigenous animal species

5cat species, including leopard

What we do

Conservation that goes beyond protection

The world’s natural ecosystems are being degraded at an unprecedented rate — it is no longer enough to protect what is left. Our projects restore habitat, defend wildlife and grow the next generation of conservationists.

Forest sanctuary

Hundreds of species depend on the unique biodiversity of our forest — rare mammals, birds, butterflies and more. It must be protected in perpetuity.

Anti-poaching

An animal caught in a snare dies an agonising death. We run regular de-snaring patrols, maintain fences and have added night guards to keep our wildlife safe.