Only three hours from Cape Town lies a special nature reserve situated in the Overberg region, near the southern tip of Africa. De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by CapeNature.

South Africa boasts an exceptionally rich biodiversity. SANBI, a public entity operating in nine different centres, is the only institution in the world mandated with the study, conservation and promotion of an entire country’s fauna, flora and their ecosystems.

The Kirstenbosch 'Fynbos' Eco-Schools node has been based at the Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden since 2006. he Eco-Schools programme is an internationally recognised award scheme that accredits schools that make a commitment to continuously improving their school’s environment. It aims to support schools with better environmental learning and improved environmental management. In South Africa, the Eco-Schools programme is a national programme developed as a partnership between the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) and the Department of Education and is open to all schools in South Africa.

The Tanzania Land Conservation Trust (TLCT) is Tanzania's first land conservation trust and represents a unique opportunity for achieving biodiversity conservation while supporting community goals. The Trust's main objective is to protect land through purchase or donation for wildlife conservation and the promotion of ecotourism, cultural tourism, and sustainable pastoral practices that benefit local communities and other stakeholders. TLCT is governed by a Board of Trustees currently comprised of representatives of the Monduli District Council, African Wildlife Foundation, Tanzania National Parks, World Wildlife Fund, community members, and private conservation interests.TLCT currently owns one property, Manyara Ranch in northern Tanzania, which has 50 staff.