EIGHT
LANDSCAPES
ONE CONTINENT
We work across eight Strategic Conservation Landscapes. Each landscape has its own challenges, opportunities, and conservation priorities. Explore them to see how we bring together science, partnerships, and on-the-ground implementation to tackle the challenges unique to each landscape.
WHERE WE WORK
OUR LANDSCAPES
Drakensberg Strategic Conservation Landscape
From sweeping mountain grasslands to high-altitude wetlands, the Drakensberg is one of southern Africa's most important water-producing landscapes. Here, we protect extraordinary biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and help safeguard the rivers, wetlands, and grasslands that provide fresh water for millions of people.
Species we protect
Birds of Prey
Cranes
Threatened Endemic Species
Reptiles
Amphibians
Endemic Birds
Drylands Strategic Conservation Landscape
Shaped by scarce water, extreme conditions, and remarkable resilience, the Drylands stretch across the Succulent Karoo, Nama Karoo, and South Africa's West Coast. Working alongside communities and partners, we protect one of the world's richest concentrations of uniquely adapted plants and animals while supporting sustainable land stewardship and climate resilience.
Species we protect
Birds of Prey
Threatened Endemic Species
Reptiles
Invertebrates
Freshwater Fish
Riverine Rabbit
Dwarf and Tent Tortoises
Golden Moles
Succulent Flora
Eastern Cape Strategic Conservation Landscape
From rugged mountains and indigenous forests to open grasslands and the Karoo, the Eastern Cape is one of South Africa's most diverse natural landscapes. Across this remarkable region, we restore and reconnect habitats, strengthening healthy ecosystems that support wildlife, people, and local livelihoods.
Species we protect
Carnivores
Birds of Prey
Cranes
Threatened Endemic Species
Reptiles
Amphibians
Endemic Birds
Golden Moles
Cycads
Greater Kvango Zambezi Strategic Conservation Landscape
Stretching across five countries, the Greater Kavango Zambezi is one of Africa's largest connected conservation landscapes, where rivers, wetlands, woodlands, and wildlife corridors cross international boundaries. Together with our partners, we are strengthening landscape connectivity and developing science-led conservation solutions that support the long-term resilience of this extraordinary region.
Species we protect
Carnivores
Birds of Prey
Cranes
Threatened Endemic Species
Kgalagadi Strategic Conservation Landscape
Towering red dunes, ancient riverbeds, and desert adapted wildlife define the Kgalagadi, a landscape shared by South Africa and Botswana. Building on existing partnerships and conservation initiatives, we are expanding our work to strengthen healthy ecosystems and promote coexistence between people and wildlife across this remarkable desert landscape.
Species we protect
Carnivores
Birds of Prey
Threatened Endemic Species
Niassa Selous Strategic Conservation Landscape
One of Africa's last great wilderness landscapes, Niassa–Selous stretches across northern Mozambique and southern Tanzania. Working with partners across the region, we are strengthening conservation efforts that support connected habitats, thriving wildlife populations, and resilient communities across this vast transboundary landscape.
Species we protect
Carnivores
Birds of Prey
Threatened Endemic Species
Savannah Strategic Conservation Landscape
Home to some of southern Africa's most important conservation areas, the Savanna spans parts of South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, including the Greater Limpopo and Greater Mapungubwe regions. For decades, we have worked with communities, landowners, governments, and conservation partners to restore habitats, reconnect wildlife corridors, expand protected areas, and deliver lasting conservation outcomes.
Species we protect
Carnivores
Birds of Prey
Threatened Endemic Species
Reptiles
Amphibians
Butterflies
Cycads
Zambezi to Malawi Strategic Conservation Landscape
Linking the wetlands of the Zambezi Delta with the forests and mountains of southern Malawi, this landscape forms an important ecological corridor for wildlife, ecosystems, and communities. Working alongside regional partners, we are supporting habitat restoration, reconnecting landscapes, and strengthening the long-term resilience of this vital transboundary corridor.
Species we protect
Carnivores
Birds of Prey
Cranes