Every journey contributes to wildlife protection, rural education, and practical community-led conservation initiatives across Africa.
After years working as safari guides in the Greater Kruger, we saw firsthand how deeply connected conservation and local communities truly are.
The future of Africa’s wild spaces depends on the people who live alongside wildlife every day.
The Breathe Africa Giving Fund was created to support practical, community-led initiatives that protect wildlife while creating opportunity, education, and long-term sustainability.
Our impact so far
- R11 million raised for conservation initiatives
- Ranger training funded through SAWC
- Tracker Academy scholarships supported
- Early childhood education programs assisted
- Ongoing partnerships in Greater Kruger communities
First and foremost, we would like to highlight the huge contribution that trackers add to your safari.
The RKTF annually sponsors a student from the Welverdiend community to attend Tracker Academy—a yearlong course that teaches the traditional, spiritual art of tracking.
This practice, which connects individuals to their ancestral roots, is essential not only for enriching safari experiences but also for providing livelihoods to many families.
Despite its deep historical significance, tracking has been in decline over the past 50 years, making efforts to preserve this ancient skill all the more critical in our modern, convenience-driven world.
Preserving the ancient art of tracking while creating opportunity for young people living alongside wildlife.
Richard Khosa Tracker Fund (RKTF)
In 2012, while on safari, Breathe Africa owner Lee-Anne encountered the harsh reality of rhino poaching when she discovered the carcass of a rhino bull they had admired just the evening before.
This event inspired the launch of the OHNM campaign, which aimed to educate safari guests about the growing poaching crisis and garner support for counter-poaching efforts.
OHNM funds the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), which trains rangers using advanced tools and techniques to combat wildlife crime within the Greater Kruger National Park—Breathe Africa’s home.
Funding anti-poaching efforts through the Southern African Wildlife College.
Our Horn NOT Medicine (OHNM)
Rise is a safe crèche for village children aged 1-5 years, offering a space to learn, play, and eat while developing their emotional, social, cognitive, and motor skills through play-based and environmentally focused activities.
Run by Nourish Eco Village—which connects conservation efforts with community challenges like poverty, low education, food insecurity, and unemployment—the program believes that nurturing happy, healthy children who respect nature is essential for preserving wild spaces.
Supporting early childhood education in rural communities.
Rise Crèche
Frequently Ask Questions
The Giving Fund supports community-led projects and conservation efforts in the regions where our travellers visit.
A portion of each trip goes directly to initiatives that provide education, clean water, and job creation.
Yes! We can include responsible site visits in your itinerary if you're interested in learning more.
It operates in partnership with vetted nonprofits and local leaders to ensure transparency and impact.
Our partners support conservation, female entrepreneurship, wildlife protection, and community health.
Yes, we welcome direct donations and will provide updates on the impact of your contribution.
We prioritize grassroots efforts with measurable impact and long-term sustainability.
Yes, a portion of every itinerary cost is allocated toward our Giving Fund initiatives.
Depending on the project, we may be able to arrange responsible volunteer opportunities.
We believe that ethical travel should benefit both the traveller and the destination, supporting a thriving future for African communities.
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