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by Leticia Cox I signed off my last report with hope. Today, I return with something much more powerful: proof. One hundred and sixty-five days have passed since the elephants were moved to Loziba Wildlife Reserve. What began as an urgent rescue has matured into something calmer, steadier, and infinitely more profound. Survival has turned into belonging. On my most recent visit with the Loziba team, the bush no longer felt unsure. It felt inhabited. Known. Alive with presence

We are proud to announce a collaboration between Inner Group, Loziba Wildlife Reserve, and the Human Elephant Foundation to establish a professional wildfire management capability in KwaZulu-Natal. Climate-driven wildfire risk is escalating across Southern Africa. Loziba’s remote location requires a structured, self-reliant response model grounded in planning, training, and innovation that benefits not only the reserve but also surrounding farmland and rural communities. This

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – 20 November 2025 A historic milestone for South African conservation: the last free-roaming elephants have at last found safety and stability. After years of living in vulnerable, unmanaged conditions, the herd now roams securely within a protected, compliant fenced reserve — marking a significant step toward long-term coexistence, community safety, and elephant welfare. The Journey: From Introduction to Crisis to Rescue The story of these elepha

Today marked an historic moment where a community tirelessly working together to protect the last free-roaming elephants in South Africa - now formally come together to codify their vision for the future. A community-first science-based approach to conservation. A key milestone in Loziba Wildlife Reserve journey.

The Loziba team today spent time with one of our local community schools, sharing the importance of protecting our wildlife 🌍. The learners expressed their creativity through elephant 🐘 and lion 🦁 art, while also raising their voices for conservation. Inspiring the next generation to care for nature is at the heart of what we do 💚. A huge thank you to our incredible Loziba Wildlife Reserve team and our Wildlife Experience guests for their support, and to our amazing partn

At Loziba Wildlife Reserve, every meter of fence erected is a step closer to creating a sanctuary where wildlife can thrive in safety and harmony alongside local communities. As the reserve begins to take shape, we are proud to share the progress made on one of the most vital components of our project: the perimeter fence. 60km of Fencing: Nearing the Finish Line of Phase A Phase A of our fencing project covers a total of 60 kilometers. To date, we have completed roughly 50 k

Come and enjoy our stunning reserve in the heart of Zululand South Africa. Loziba's tented camp offers you the opprtunity to relax and spend quality time soaking in the best nature has to offer, taking in the breath taking views from your very own private deck. Be one of the first guests to enjoy the outstanding Loziba experience while supporting conservation and the local communities all in one visit. Get in touch to book your stay.

The Loziba project has always been more than purely developing a wildlife reserve. It's also about improving the livelihoods of the whole community surrounding the reserve. This is the 2nd of 8 boreholes being installed around Loziba, which will provide clean water to people and schools that border the reserve. Thanks to our partners Capitol on a Mission for their donations and Declan Hofmeyr for their support on these vital projects.

A partnership between the Loziba Wildlife Reserve, the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, Project Rhino and Pryme Homes Ltd has helped to rejuvenate 4 creches in Zululand, including the Emagcekeni (now renamed by the local community to Mveloyabo) creche adjacent to the Loziba wildlife reserve. Supporting the neighboring communities around the wildlife reserve with our partners is absolutely key to making the Loziba mission successful and building a true conservation economy that be