BIODIVERSITY IN KZN
LIVING HERITAGE
Our Biodiversity
KwaZulu-Natal is home to extraordinary biodiversity — from the Drakensberg peaks to the Indian Ocean coast.
WHO WE ARE
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is committed to conserving the province's rich biodiversity while offering world-class ecotourism experiences. As custodians of protected areas, we ensure nature thrives for generations to come.
KwaZulu-Natal's biodiversity is among the richest in South Africa, spanning diverse ecosystems from montane grasslands and indigenous forests to wetlands, estuaries, and marine environments. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife monitors and manages this natural heritage through scientific research, species conservation programmes, and protected area management. Our biodiversity work is guided by national and provincial strategies that aim to halt species loss, restore degraded habitats, and build resilience against climate change.
EXPLORE BIODIVERSITY
Key Topics
Dive into the core areas of our biodiversity conservation work.
OUR FOCUS
Biodiversity Programmes
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Key Habitats
From montane grasslands to coastal forests, KZN's habitats support extraordinary species diversity.
Key Species
Conservation of iconic and threatened species including rhinos, wild dogs, vultures, and endemic plants.
Monitoring & Research
Scientific programmes that track ecosystem health, species populations, and environmental change.
DID YOU KNOW?
Biodiversity Facts
Ecosystems
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major ecosystem types represented across KwaZulu-Natal's protected areas
Endemic Species
+2 000
plant species found nowhere else on Earth grow in KwaZulu-Natal
Monitoring Sites
300+
long-term ecological monitoring sites across the province
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Contact Us.
We are here to answer your questions, provide more information, and explore potential partnerships. Don't hesitate to get in touch:
- Address
- 1 Peter Brown Drive, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
- Phone
- +27 (0) 33 845 1999
- bookings@kznwildlife.com
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