Harnessing Innovation for Conservation: Introducing BUFTEC at Klaserie
Conservation is guided not only by experience in the field, but also by innovation. In September 2025, we began integrating an exciting new tool into our ecological monitoring programme: BUFTEC, a machine-learning software designed to assist in counting, ageing, and sexing buffalo herds with greater accuracy and efficiency. Strengthening Conservation Through Science Monitoring Buffalo populations […]
Makumu’s Commitment to Conservation & Sustainability
Feature Blog: Makumu Private Game Lodge located in the KPNR January is a time of renewal. A moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead with intention. At Makumu Private Game Lodge, this sense of new beginnings is deeply connected to conservation – to protecting the land, the wildlife, and the people who call this place […]
Klaserie Welcomes Southern White Rhinos
On 13 November 2025, as dusk settled over the Lowveld and the sky faded into soft golds and purples, the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve marked an extraordinary moment in its conservation journey. Under careful supervision, a number of southern white Rhino were offloaded into their temporary boma — part of the broader translocation of Rhinos […]
Endangered Species Day
Every year, Endangered Species Day gives us the chance to reflect on the remarkable biodiversity that surrounds us—and the urgent responsibility we share to protect it. At Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (KPNR), this day holds particular significance, as we are privileged to safeguard and witness some of Africa’s most threatened species in their natural habitat. […]
A Collective Effort to Protect a Species
Since 2019, Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (KPNR) has adopted rhino dehorning as a vital component of our anti-poaching strategy. This proactive approach is designed to deter poachers and help protect the reserve’s rhino population. For the first two weeks of April, dedicated teams have worked tirelessly to dehorn all rhinos across our 60,000-hectare reserve. The […]
Strengthening the Frontline
Advancing Ranger Readiness with Untitled Training Group At Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (KPNR), the commitment to conservation is not just about protecting the land — it’s about empowering the people who protect it. Field rangers are the beating heart of our anti-poaching and wildlife protection efforts, often placing themselves in dangerous and unpredictable environments to […]
Firefighting Training in Action at Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Fire is one of the most significant environmental threats faced by conservation areas across southern Africa. At Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (KPNR), where dry winters and unpredictable weather create ideal wildfire conditions, the need for preparedness is both urgent and ongoing. That’s why our recent firefighting training initiative marked a vital step in strengthening our […]
Farewell to K9 Super Sniffer Dan
This past weekend was filled with mixed emotions as we bid a bittersweet farewell to K9 Super Sniffer Dan, who faithfully served as one of our Endangered Species Detection Dogs alongside his handler for an impressive six years. As we celebrate Dan’s well-deserved retirement, we also take the time to reflect on the incredible contributions […]