andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp

The Ngala Private Game Reserve was created in the early 1990s as the result of a three-way partnership between andBeyond, the World Wildlife Fund, and South African National Parks – the first instance of a private game preserve being incorporated into the famed Kruger National Park, creating a model for conservation partnerships in South Africa. Today, andBeyond leases the land from WWF South Africa, with lease fees and conservation contributions helping to support SANParks and broader conservation initiatives.

Water security continues to be an ongoing challenge for rural communities in this region, with recurring droughts escalating this scarcity. Accessing clean water poses a formidable challenge for many families as a piped water infrastructure is lacking in most households. Many educational facilities do not have a reliable water supply or sufficient storage capacity. A key focus has been the provision of boreholes and water tanks at schools and day care facilities to support daily consumption and build a reserve capacity.

In 1996, andBeyond and Wild Impact partnered to launch what has become a legacy initiative, the Community Leaders Education Fund. This higher education bursary program, which includes vocational training support, stimulates job opportunities and earning potential for college-aged students. This initiative has supported over 1 100 bursaries across andBeyond Africa since its inception. In place of financial repayment,  the students all complete a period of community service; a powerful circle of gratitude and generosity.