Somkhanda Game Reserve

Somkhanda is a 16 000 ha piece of community-owned land situated between the Pongola Game Reserve and Zululand Rhino Reserve, forming part of an important conservation corridor, particularly for Black Rhino and Wild Dogs. Wildlands has played an active role in the reserve since 2006, negotiating a 10-year lease agreement with Zululand Hunters and the Gumbi community (which will ensure the future of the reserve) and by providing ongoing support for the development of an ecotourism partnership with the eLan Property Group. Wildlands also assists with the management of the reserve, with particular emphasis on priority species monitoring.