Umkhiwane Ecotours and Community Developments offers specialised wilderness tours in South Africa with a focus on environmental and conservation education. Experience on-the-ground tours through game reserves and view diverse animal and plant life up close and personal during the day. Camp under the stars at night, and see the true majesty of Africa’s great outdoors.

Tours can be arranged for the Umfolozi and St Lucia Game Reserves, as well as some of South Africa’s most historic battlefields. Perfect for groups such as hiking clubs, youth churches, college societies, and company teambuilding events, we can also cater for individuals and families.

Umkhiwane Ecotours and Community Developments embraces the protective, nurturing essence of its namesake, the Umkhiwane tree, with an emphasis on the conservation of local environments, and social and cultural values, while generating awareness and income to benefit local communities. Our aim is to restore and refresh intrinsic human values, through exposure to the wilderness and the lifestyles of local communities.

We specialise in creating win-win situations where our participants gain a more holistic perspective on life and, at the same time, increase job creation in local communities, while generating funds that go towards improving local education and skills development.