Honouring Sharon Haussmann: A conservation Legend

On 31 May 2025, tragedy struck the conservation world when a committed leader, mentor, colleague and friend was lost. Sharon Haussmann, CEO of the Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) and former Chair of Balule Nature Reserve, passed away. Sharon’s influence and commitment extended across the Greater Kruger, where she has left a lasting impact […]
Saving Rhino: The Reality of Rhino Dehorning

The Reality of Rhino Poaching in South Africa Rhinos are one of the world’s most threatened and iconic species. South Africa is home to nearly two-thirds of the global rhino population, yet these animals face immense threats from poaching. The primary driver is demand for rhino horn on the black market—particularly in parts of Asia […]
Who We Are: Inside Balule Nature Reserve

Balule Nature Reserve is a privately managed conservation area located on the Limpopo
border of South Africa. It forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park through its
membership in the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR)—a network of privately
owned reserves that collaborate with South African National Parks (SANParks) to conserve
wildlife and ecosystems on a large, connected scale.
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