Southern African Wildlife College

The Challenge

As the threats to the protection of our natural resources continue to escalate, and the sum total of factors that influence the sustainability of conservation areas become increasingly more complex, it is crucial to develop and grow a skilled workforce that can take on modern conservation challenges.

Our Solution

The Southern African Wildlife College (est. 1997) is a registered Private Further Education and Training (FET) College and Private Higher Education and Training (HET) institution that specialises in conservation education, training, and skills development. The College equips people with the qualifications, practical experience, and thought leadership to manage complex ecosystems, conserve wildlife, and empower local communities.

The college is proudly supported by Peace Parks Foundation and WWF South Africa, who share the vision of building the capacity of staff in wildlife areas.

The programmes presented at the college cover the full spectrum of skills needed to sustain and rehabilitate wildlife areas. Through testing and ensuring best practice for conservation organisations, the college remains abreast of current conservation challenges. Its courses not only develop and open up career opportunities for conservation personnel, but also help to transform the biodiversity economy of the region and open up southern Africa’s existing protected area network and TFCAs.

SAWC CAMPUSES

The main campus of the Southern African Wildlife College is situated 10 km west of Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate.

GLTFCA

GLTFCA

Towns

Towns

South African Wildlife College

South African Wildlife College

GLTP

GLTP

Countries Border

Countries Border

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Supporting the College

Peace Parks Foundation has been supporting the college since its inception. Today this includes:

SOUTHERN AFRICAN WILDLIFE COLLEGE NEWS

05 Jun 2023

Guardians of Wild Africa: Celebrating Rangers, Raising a Challenge

World Environment Day is the perfect platform to celebrate the remarkable role of rangers and...

14 Dec 2022

Leading the way with conservation at scale

With the invaluable support of donors, partners and staff, Peace Parks Foundation celebrates connectivity throughout...

30 Nov 2022

Unique new ranger training inspires formidable leadership in the field

Seven star ranger leaders from protected areas across southern Africa have taken part in a ground-breaking...

13 Jul 2021

Online training supports conservation change-makers

Last year the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the education sector. The College,...

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