“We have to keep conversation alive, we have to keep the rhino story alive if we are to keep the rhino alive.” Bonné de BodStroop Stroop Trailer

Two rhino graze companionably alongside each other, recorded for posterity in watercolour harmony.  What makes this beautiful piece of artwork even more remarkable is that the artist, Daniel Mkele, painted it only using his mouth.  This was the painting recently presented to local rhino ac...

“Once again it was demonstrated to me that the only way to tackle environmental issues  like our beach clean-up on Saturday is through collaboration!”Andrew Stewart – One Land Love It On Saturday, 24 February 2018, the OLLI Team was joined by a group of people numbering about 50...

Besides creating awareness and raising funds, One Land Love It is convinced that collaboration is essential if we are to successfully move from caring to doing, which is why we use the hashtag #JointCustody.  In the past two years Wayne, supported by his family, has cycled 8000kms joining 40 ga...

Africa’s landscape, Africa’s wildlife, Africa’s heartbeat…The African experience touches your soul forever.  Whether you live here or are including Africa in your life’s journey, Her heartbeat resonates with everyone from all corners of the Earth. What would our World be without ...

 Tembe was our final park in the OLLI Frontier Rhino Ride 2017... 2000kms on a mountainbike in a month for Rhino Conservationthe last park before the final stretch via Kosi Bay toplant our banner “Close the borders” at the Mozambique border. The cycle to Ithala Game Reserve (...

Thula Thula private Game Reserve is a 4500 ha Wildlife Sanctuary dedicated to the conservation, protection and survival of endangered species.Situated in Zululand, only 2 hours from Durban, and one hour from Richards Bay, Thula Thula is a luxury safari destination where our game rangers will share t...

The 332 000 ha iSimangaliso Wetland Park is the third largest protected area in South Africa and its first UNESCO World Heritage Site, incorporating both terrestrial and marine conservation areas.  iSimangaliso includes 220 kilometres of coastline and beaches; 100 species of coral; 8 inter-link...

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From Sibuya Wayne started the trek from Kenton through Buffalo Pass and up and down through the mountainous Transkei. The first day into the Transkei covered a distance of 110kms climbing 2135m through Kei Cuttings.  The strong headwinds and winding uphills were challenging and the end just did...

Home to Grant and Will Fowlds, the Olli Team, were privileged to spend some time at Amakhala and meet members of their anti poaching unit - a passionate and committed group of men.

Our amazing welcome to Kariega - one of the OLLI Frontier Rhino Ride 2017 sponsors and a valued partner.

The start of the OLLI Frontier Rhino Ride 2017. Ayesha Cantor signed our Scroll of Unity in Conservation, placed a ring on OLLI's horn and sent Wayne off with a rhino pin representing Kragga Kamma and a message of hope to fellow conservators in the different parks for success in protecting and keepi...

Sibuya is one of South Africa’s most unique Big 5 Safari destinations with more navigable river than any other game reserve in South Africa. Sibuya proudly boasts two luxurious Eco-Destinations – Forest and River Camp – both being run almost exclusively on Solar Power.Sibuya Rhino Foundat...

Kariega is a family-owned and operated private game reserve set in 10,000 hectares of pristine African wilderness incorporating the picturesque Kariega and Bushmans rivers. The reserve is conveniently located 10 minutes from Kenton-on-Sea and 80 mintues from Port Elizabeth at the end of South Africa...

Great Fish River Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa that is managed by Eastern Cape Parks. The park has a total area of 45,000 ha, and has been operational since 1994.

The 22,000 hectares (54 000 acres) of pristine wilderness is home to the famous Big 5 as well as a diverse number of smaller and more unusual species. Kwandwe flanks both the north and south banks of the Great Fish River, which meanders for 30 km (19 miles) through this private wilderness where the ...

Lalibela Game Reserve is located in the Eastern Cape, close to Port Elizabeth and Addo, which means it is not only malaria free, but spans 5 ecosystems, resulting in a breath-taking diversity of flora and fauna. Lalibela consists of 9,000 hectares (approximately 22,000 ...

Lush coastal forest and grassland is home to vast herds of African game, including White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok, Lechwe and many more species. All the animals roam freely, unrestricted in natural surroundings. This owner operated animal friendly park, where no hunti...

Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora. Stretching from the semi-arid Karoo area in the north around Darlington Dam, over the rugged Zuurberg mountains, through the Sundays Ri...

 Shamwari Game Reserve is a conservation orientated, malaria free, 5-star safari holiday destination. Situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and home to vast herds of wildlife, birdlife and incredible ecological diversity, with 5 of South Africa’s 7 biomes found here.It was discovered t...

Amakhala Game Reserve (7500ha) was established in 2011, for the purpose of re-introducing animals to the area where they once roamed freely and contributing to the conservation of South African heritage. There are eleven individual lodges on the property. Hlosi Game Lodge, a fami...

Last week OLLI was at Baywest Mall while this weekend he will be at Walmer Park Shopping Centre this weekend.  Come along if you are in Port Elizabeth and find out more about One Land Love It and ways to support our beneficiary Care for Wild Africa. Enter our free competition "Where's Olli?" an...

Dr Will Fowlds talks to Wayne Bolton about the important role ordinary South Africans must play in rhino conservation.   

Once again I feel the compelling need to do what I can to help halt the decimation of our world rhino species. South Africa is home to about 95% of the world’s white rhino (approximately 18 000 in South Africa) and 40% of the critically endangered black rhino (only approximately 2000 left).Li...