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and our head office, are responsible for providing
a scientific basis for management operations through
applied research, for applying the requirements of
national legislation regarding Environmental Impact
Assessments, Integrated Management Plans and
much more.
Proper biodiversity conservation ensures that
ecosystems goods and services are available to
mankind. These include water, fuel, natural resources
for creating housing, household goods and clothing,
food and traditional medicines.
Biodiversity conservation also provides the attraction
of protected natural areas that draw tourists not
only locally but from all over the world. Most tourists
to South Africa are drawn by the allure of the game f Deck view at the Hluhluwe Hilltop Camp, KwaZulu-Natal
reserves – but they also pay for accommodation and
service en route. In this way the effect of our game vistas and superb game viewing from the comfort of
reserves is spread throughout the country your own car or in a guided open vehicle tour.
Eco - Tourism Partnerships
Ezemvelo manages one of the largest eco-tourism Dedicated Community Conservation Officers and their
operations in South Africa. We offer 2 500 beds per staff work amongst rural communities, assisting and
night in a wide range of different accommodation teaching good biodiversity conservation practice and
types, and we offer camping accommodation to over a lot more. A levy on each tourist paying to enter a
10 000 people per night. protected area provides funding for community projects,
which are financed through the Community Levy Fund.
Our overnight visitor facilities range from a cave in the
Maloti-Drakensberg Park through open campsites, self An exciting new initiative is the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
catering rondavels, chalets, safari tents, to cottages Biodiversity Stewardship programme in which we
and luxury lodges. Certain of the larger resorts, enter into partnerships with private landowners in
Didima, Giant’s Castle and Hilltop in the Hluhluwe- order to protect valuable biodiversity assets that occur
Imfolozi Park and Ntshondwe in Ithala Game Reserve, on that private land.
also offer a restaurant. This diversity offers something Another active partnership programme is the WWF
to suit all pockets. Black Rhino Range Expansion Project which seeks
to spread the endangered black rhino to selected
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife offers many wonderful groupings of appropriate private land in KZN.
experiences for its visitors, these include guided
walks, overnight Wilderness Trails in Imfolozi, access The various protected areas in the KZN parks system
to ancient San rock-art, close-up encounters with are well worth a visit and it is seemly to keep in mind
crocodiles at the St Lucia Crocodile Centre, peace and the hidden benefits of maintaining these parks for the
solitude in the Drakensberg, unparalleled scenery and benefit of the present and future generations.

Full Name of Company: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife CONTACT DETAILS
Nature of Business: Conservation, Partnerships and Head Office
Ecotourism Physical Address: 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200
VISION Postal Address: P.O. Box 13053, Cascades, 3202
To be a world renowned leader in the field of Tel: +27 (0)33 845 1999
biodiversity conservation. Fax: +27 (0)33 845 1699
MISSION E-mail: mntambom@kznwildlife.com
To ensure effective conservation and sustainable use Website: www.kznwildlife.com
of KwaZulu Natal’s biodiversity in collaboration with Other Branches: Durban, Eshowe, Howick
stakeholders for the benefit of present and future KZNWildlife Reservations
generations. Postal Address: P.O. Box 13069, Cascades, 3202,
KEY PERSONNEL KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Acting CEO: Mr Sthabiso Chiliza Tel: +27 (0)33 845 1000 Fax: +27 (0)33 845 1001
Communications Manager: Musa Mntambo E-mail: bookings@kznwildlife.com
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