Suni-Ridge is a Wildlife Sanctuary, Zululand - Environs of Isimangaliso Wetland Park, World Natural Heritage Site. North East Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.

Our Mission – Rewilding and Protecting the Critically Rare Sand Forest
For over 33 years, we have lovingly restored and conserved 200 acres of diverse forest, including a fully intact remnant of the critically rare sand forest. Our efforts have extended beyond our borders, encouraging conservation in surrounding areas and promoting environmental education in neighboring communities.
We have restored habitat for many Red Data rare species, such as the diminutive Suni-antelope (Neotragus moschatus) Tonga red squirrel (Paraxerus palliatu) 4 toed elephant shrew (Paraxerus palliatuand) and more. Our other protected wildlife species include zebra, nyala, impala, reedbuck, wildebeest, aardvark, 3 species of mongoose, red duiker, grey duiker, 5 different cat species including leopard. More than 26 bat species and over 350 bird species frequent our Sanctuary. Many rare amphibians, reptiles, insects, and butterflies and others, all form part of the biodiversity that is protected at Suni-Ridge Sanctuary.
Your support will make a difference to:
- Ensure the protection of rare Red Data species
- Help rural communities
- Preservation/restoration of rare sand forest habitat
- Help to bring environmental education and awareness to rural communities
Thank you to our Sponsors for believing we can make a difference!
Alien plant intruders must be eradicated. Alien plants are biological poachers and they must be managed and eradicated. They strangle indigenous forest trees and vegetation and reduce the biodiversity of the forest if they are not removed. We, therefore, have an ongoing alien plant control project in place. Your support of this project would be greatly appreciated and would help to ensure the protection of the unique biodiversity of our forest.

Butterfly Season
It’s butterfly season at Suni-Ridge! Today, I found myself in a scene straight out of paradise—hundreds of butterflies dancing through the air, feasting on a field of blooming purple Verona wildflowers. I counted more than ten species, each adding its own splash of color to the kaleidoscope unfolding before me.

Young Environmental Ambassador Zulu Dancers
Our young team loves their weekly conservation lessons at the Gate of Hluhluwe Park. We share fun and knowledge of how to protect Vultures that venture outside protected areas. The young ambassadors are also taught how to spread information about other wildlife that is at risk to their peers, family,

Help Wildlife With Emergency Medical Treatment
Please help prevent the suffering of ill, injured or orphaned wild animals by contributing to emergency veterinary treatment. We provide habitat & home for a vast diversity of wildlife including more than 80 indigenous animal species in the Rural Environs of Isimangaliso World Natural Heritage Site South Africa. Your support
PBO Number: 930-084-844|Registered Public Benefit Organisation