Transfrontier Africa NPC

Transfrontier Africa is based in Olifants West Nature Reserve that forms a part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Originally focusing primarily on ecological research and protected area management, Transfrontier Africa partners with several local and international research institutions to develop local talents in conservation and ensure its contribution to global conservation efforts. When the rhino poaching crisis emerged in the area in 2013, Transfrontier Africa realigned its approach to tackle this new challenge. A multi-pronged approach was then developed to address the problem and research; socio-economic, technological and tactical solutions were developed and implemented. The internationally renowned Black-Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) was created, empowering women from local communities as part of an innovative anti-poaching tactic.