A MULTIFACETED ECOLOGY VENTURE

A MULTIFACETED ECOLOGY VENTURE

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Elephants walking at Sunset with golden landscape. Zuka Private Game Reserve

GUESTS

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Guest experience at Zuka Private Game Reserve

STUDENTS

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ACADEMIC

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Academic student experience. Research with Getty Asterism

In 2021, while celebrating 20 years of restoring, protecting and preserving the wild that is Zuka Private Game Reserve, Tara and Jessica created Getty Asterism.

By formalising the growing team, with their passion for the natural world and their extraordinary discoveries across the reserve, into a multifaceted ecology venture, Getty Asterism, our impact can evolve, ripple outwards and head into the future.

ZUKA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

RESEARCH

SCIENTISTS

OPPORTUNITY

SOLUTIONS

PLATFORM

THE TEAM

DR. ANNE
PANDRAUD

Linokuhle Khanyile

LINOKUHLE
KHANYILE

Jannie Lombard

JAN LOUIS
LOMBARD

Shaquille Barnes

SHAQUILLE
BARNES

Zuka Private Game Reserve is feature in National Geographic Traveller Middle East and Africa
GET THE DIRT

On the real MVP on Zuka, or, actually planet earth….
 
Ironically, soil is!
 
This dynamic system ensures clean air and water and therefore supports, plants, animals, humans, the climate – the whole entire “us”!
 
Ironically we call it dirt, but it’s the ultimate clean source of life, from gut friendly microbes in our vegetables and fruit to being a carbon-storing powerhouse.
 
Soil does it all and for us, Khula Farm, our regenerative farm is a piece of Zuka dedicated to this balance of healthy food production and soil health.
 
Giving the ground some extra love on 5th December every year #worldsoilday

#WorldSoilDay
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#KhulaFarm
#RegenerativeFarming
#GettyAsterism
#HealthySoil
#HealthyPlanet
#DirtIsLife
#SouthAfrica

GET THE DIRT

On the real MVP on Zuka, or, actually planet earth….
 
Ironically, soil is!
 
This dynamic system ensures clean air and water and therefore supports, plants, animals, humans, the climate – the whole entire “us”!
 
Ironically we call it dirt, but it’s the ultimate clean source of life, from gut friendly microbes in our vegetables and fruit to being a carbon-storing powerhouse.
 
Soil does it all and for us, Khula Farm, our regenerative farm is a piece of Zuka dedicated to this balance of healthy food production and soil health.
 
Giving the ground some extra love on 5th December every year #worldsoilday

#WorldSoilDay
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#KhulaFarm
#RegenerativeFarming
#GettyAsterism
#HealthySoil
#HealthyPlanet
#DirtIsLife
#SouthAfrica
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CHEETAH

It’s the International day of the cheetah today! 

This iconic big cat, the fastest land mammal capable of speeding up to 70 miles per hour, and crucial in nature’s perfectly balanced system, belies a fragility.

Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict and the illegal wildlife trade contribute heavily to their vulnerable status – take a moment to acknowledge all that is entirely in our hands as humans! 

Their low genetic diversity means they are vulnerable to natural factors too.

We are honoured to safeguard and view a healthy population of these glorious creatures in their optimal natural habitat on our reserve (albeit a little more rare to see them in trees!) and to share this responsibility across our land assembly. 

There are more excellent organisations who focus on protecting wild cats in Africa and beyond, so on this #internationalcheetahday why not take a moment and click on the tags to see their good work! 🐾🐾

#Cheetah
#CheetahCoalition
#InternationalCheetahDay
#ThisIsZuka
#Legacy
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#IntlCheetahDay

CHEETAH

It’s the International day of the cheetah today!

This iconic big cat, the fastest land mammal capable of speeding up to 70 miles per hour, and crucial in nature’s perfectly balanced system, belies a fragility.

Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict and the illegal wildlife trade contribute heavily to their vulnerable status – take a moment to acknowledge all that is entirely in our hands as humans!

Their low genetic diversity means they are vulnerable to natural factors too.

We are honoured to safeguard and view a healthy population of these glorious creatures in their optimal natural habitat on our reserve (albeit a little more rare to see them in trees!) and to share this responsibility across our land assembly.

There are more excellent organisations who focus on protecting wild cats in Africa and beyond, so on this #internationalcheetahday why not take a moment and click on the tags to see their good work! 🐾🐾

#Cheetah
#CheetahCoalition
#InternationalCheetahDay
#ThisIsZuka
#Legacy
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#IntlCheetahDay
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AUDIO

Ironically these huge mammals are incredibly quiet, moving like ghosts in the bush, giving away that they may be close by, with the snap of a branch from a tree as they feed. 

This sound stands out starkly in the bush – it’s one that we need to hear, and particuarly important not to miss when we are on foot. It indicates to us, the presence of elephant, the direction, how far, if it’s an individual bull or a larger herd with anxious females and their calves.

Listening in the bush is possibly more important than seeing?!

#ThisIsZuka
#Sensory
#Hearing
#Listening
#Audio
#Elephant
#Wildlife
#OnSafari
#OnFoot
#UpClose
#Africa

AUDIO

Ironically these huge mammals are incredibly quiet, moving like ghosts in the bush, giving away that they may be close by, with the snap of a branch from a tree as they feed.

This sound stands out starkly in the bush – it’s one that we need to hear, and particuarly important not to miss when we are on foot. It indicates to us, the presence of elephant, the direction, how far, if it’s an individual bull or a larger herd with anxious females and their calves.

Listening in the bush is possibly more important than seeing?!

#ThisIsZuka
#Sensory
#Hearing
#Listening
#Audio
#Elephant
#Wildlife
#OnSafari
#OnFoot
#UpClose
#Africa
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I’M HERE
 
“You would not have called to me unless I had been calling you,” said the lion.”
 
~ C.S. Lewis ~

#ThisIsZuka
#Lion
#MaleLion
#LionKing
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#WildlifePhotography
#Safari
#BeingHere
#CSLewis
#Africa

I’M HERE

“You would not have called to me unless I had been calling you,” said the lion.”

~ C.S. Lewis ~

#ThisIsZuka
#Lion
#MaleLion
#LionKing
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#WildlifePhotography
#Safari
#BeingHere
#CSLewis
#Africa
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PARTNERSHIP

In front of every great safari guide, is a great tracker! 

Thulani in his office! 

#EyeForDetail
#ADayInTheOffice
#Sensory
#Safari
#Landrover
#Tracker
#SafariGuide
#BushLife
#WildLife
#Partnership
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#SouthAfrica

PARTNERSHIP

In front of every great safari guide, is a great tracker!

Thulani in his office!

#EyeForDetail
#ADayInTheOffice
#Sensory
#Safari
#Landrover
#Tracker
#SafariGuide
#BushLife
#WildLife
#Partnership
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#SouthAfrica
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PRESENCE

When you come across anything in nature, it’s fun to really notice and quietly acknowledge that you got to encounter each other just at that moment.

Kudu are not always visible, they don’t always show up and present themselves easily, being a little shy considering their majestic stature, strength and agility.

In all cultures throughout the world, animals are symbolic and offer different messages with their presence. Kudu are strongly spiritual, offering guidance when we are feeling low, or perhaps, if we need reminding, that there is an infinite spiritual dimension around us! 

We love Kudu gracing us with their presence, and, noticing that moment.

#Kudu
#Presence
#Grace
#Nature
#Symbolism
#Gratitude
#ThisIsZuka
#AfricanLandscape
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild

PRESENCE

When you come across anything in nature, it’s fun to really notice and quietly acknowledge that you got to encounter each other just at that moment.

Kudu are not always visible, they don’t always show up and present themselves easily, being a little shy considering their majestic stature, strength and agility.

In all cultures throughout the world, animals are symbolic and offer different messages with their presence. Kudu are strongly spiritual, offering guidance when we are feeling low, or perhaps, if we need reminding, that there is an infinite spiritual dimension around us!

We love Kudu gracing us with their presence, and, noticing that moment.

#Kudu
#Presence
#Grace
#Nature
#Symbolism
#Gratitude
#ThisIsZuka
#AfricanLandscape
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
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BLACK RHINO

Encountering these slightly elusive giants in our restored wilderness of northern KwaZulu-Natal, prompts excitement, respect and awe. 

They carry a different energy from their larger white rhino relatives — being more unpredictable, quicker to advance or retreat and known for their fierce determination when provoked.

As a population of approximately 6,000 left in the wild, the status of black rhino is critically endangered. We are helping to ensure their survival through our conservation efforts here with multiple approaches, collaboration and dedicated teams working non-stop to safeguard them from the ever-present threat of poaching.

Seeing them thrive is the greatest reward!

#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#BlackRhino
#ConservationSucessStories
#ThisIsZuka
#Africa

BLACK RHINO

Encountering these slightly elusive giants in our restored wilderness of northern KwaZulu-Natal, prompts excitement, respect and awe.

They carry a different energy from their larger white rhino relatives — being more unpredictable, quicker to advance or retreat and known for their fierce determination when provoked.

As a population of approximately 6,000 left in the wild, the status of black rhino is critically endangered. We are helping to ensure their survival through our conservation efforts here with multiple approaches, collaboration and dedicated teams working non-stop to safeguard them from the ever-present threat of poaching.

Seeing them thrive is the greatest reward!

#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#BlackRhino
#ConservationSucessStories
#ThisIsZuka
#Africa
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BUSH STYLE 

This is Mzamo! Well before the sun sets, he heads out into the bush to start setting the scene for the end of the day.

Transforming an elevated rocky outcrop with the quiet glow of lantern light, and preparing sunset drinks, Mzamo adds a little more magic for our guests’ front row seat as they watch Africa’s endless sky show!

#BushStyle
#Sundowners
#LanternLight
#EveningRitual
#AfricanLandscape 
#OnSafari
#ThisIsZuka

BUSH STYLE

This is Mzamo! Well before the sun sets, he heads out into the bush to start setting the scene for the end of the day.

Transforming an elevated rocky outcrop with the quiet glow of lantern light, and preparing sunset drinks, Mzamo adds a little more magic for our guests’ front row seat as they watch Africa’s endless sky show!

#BushStyle
#Sundowners
#LanternLight
#EveningRitual
#AfricanLandscape
#OnSafari
#ThisIsZuka
...

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KINGDOM 

Step into the avian world where each bird flaunts its unique design, its costume and voice!

There are jewel-like greens and blues, outrageous pink and turquoise, the spectrum of reds, the bars, stripes, rings, crowns and songs -  Africa’s birdlife is a theatre!

Through history and ages, birds have been symbols of freedom, wisdom, peace, love, luck, humour, rebirth, power and inspiration, and significant in every culture serving as messengers and totems.

“What kind of bird are you?”
~ Moonrise Kingdom ~

#Birdlife
#ThisIsZuka
#MoonriseKingdom
#WesAnderson
#Kingfisher
#Owl
#BeeEater
#Jacana
#Costumes
#Theatre
#WhatKindOfBirdAreYou
#Wild

KINGDOM

Step into the avian world where each bird flaunts its unique design, its costume and voice!

There are jewel-like greens and blues, outrageous pink and turquoise, the spectrum of reds, the bars, stripes, rings, crowns and songs - Africa’s birdlife is a theatre!

Through history and ages, birds have been symbols of freedom, wisdom, peace, love, luck, humour, rebirth, power and inspiration, and significant in every culture serving as messengers and totems.

“What kind of bird are you?”
~ Moonrise Kingdom ~

#Birdlife
#ThisIsZuka
#MoonriseKingdom
#WesAnderson
#Kingfisher
#Owl
#BeeEater
#Jacana
#Costumes
#Theatre
#WhatKindOfBirdAreYou
#Wild
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SPOTTED

This gorgeous trio!

Blending perfectly in the golden dappled light, a female leopard spirals out of a tree, followed by her two cubs who echo her every move. 

#Leopard
#LeopardCubs
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#WildlifePhotography
#Conservation
#SuccessStories

SPOTTED

This gorgeous trio!

Blending perfectly in the golden dappled light, a female leopard spirals out of a tree, followed by her two cubs who echo her every move.

#Leopard
#LeopardCubs
#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#WildlifePhotography
#Conservation
#SuccessStories
...

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INITIATIVES

As we welcome @eartshotprize and @unitedforwildlife to South Africa this week, we welcome the bright light these initiatives shine on innovation and solutions for nature restoration and protection.

@princeandprinceprincessofwales and their authentic work and commitment in this space has created a global network; unifying our energy at every level from grassroots to government, to do the best for our planet.

Getty Asterism, our multifaceted ecology venture is where we create opportunities for young bright stars to start out, innovate, research and launch onwards, to be a part of this shared movement, and to be solutionaries for the planet too.

#optimistic
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Biodiversity
#ThisIsZuka
#GettyAsterism
#Initiatives
#Collaboration
#Ecology
#Wildlife
#Research
#Innovation
#EartshotCapeTown

INITIATIVES

As we welcome @eartshotprize and @unitedforwildlife to South Africa this week, we welcome the bright light these initiatives shine on innovation and solutions for nature restoration and protection.

@princeandprinceprincessofwales and their authentic work and commitment in this space has created a global network; unifying our energy at every level from grassroots to government, to do the best for our planet.

Getty Asterism, our multifaceted ecology venture is where we create opportunities for young bright stars to start out, innovate, research and launch onwards, to be a part of this shared movement, and to be solutionaries for the planet too.

#optimistic
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#Biodiversity
#ThisIsZuka
#GettyAsterism
#Initiatives
#Collaboration
#Ecology
#Wildlife
#Research
#Innovation
#EartshotCapeTown
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INTEGRATED

Zuka Private Game Reserve is an integrated conservation model, a living model inextricably linked and interconnected with geographies, projects and NGOs beyond our physical boundary here in northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. 

Zuka’s proximity to the Indian Ocean was one of the catalysts in launching Ocean Family Foundation in 2018 to donate to projects that are close to our hearts, in our geographical “back yard”, or both! 

Our seed grant and continued commitment to @oceanswithoutborders a programme created by @andbeyondtravel and @wildimpact.earth, is a perfect example of “both”!

Their work in preserving marine eco-systems through dedicated conservation initiatives, spanning 3,000km of coastline, means a lot to us, not least, that we may continue to see these beautiful systems thriving in Zuka’s “back yard”.

#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#OceanConservation
#IndianOcean
#WorldHeritageSite
#Turtles
#CoralReef
#EarthshotCapeTown

INTEGRATED

Zuka Private Game Reserve is an integrated conservation model, a living model inextricably linked and interconnected with geographies, projects and NGOs beyond our physical boundary here in northern Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Zuka’s proximity to the Indian Ocean was one of the catalysts in launching Ocean Family Foundation in 2018 to donate to projects that are close to our hearts, in our geographical “back yard”, or both!

Our seed grant and continued commitment to @oceanswithoutborders a programme created by @andbeyondtravel and @wildimpact.earth, is a perfect example of “both”!

Their work in preserving marine eco-systems through dedicated conservation initiatives, spanning 3,000km of coastline, means a lot to us, not least, that we may continue to see these beautiful systems thriving in Zuka’s “back yard”.

#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#OceanConservation
#IndianOcean
#WorldHeritageSite
#Turtles
#CoralReef
#EarthshotCapeTown
...

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NOURISHING

Regenerative Agriculture🌍

Thank you to those who inspired us to give this a go! 

Our Khula Farm is the source of great learning, discovery and nourishment for our soil, for us, and for many in our area who we supply to.

It’s not really the norm for a game reserve to have such a big swathe of land dedicated to growing organic food, but it emerged for us as an important piece of our integrated conservation model.

Khula Farm is another big commitment alongside land restoration, wilderness preservation and wildlife protection BUT we are not looking back!

Tagging our inspiration around the world - thank you for being our role models – we love what you do💚 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

#ThisIsZuka
#GettyAsterism
#KhulaFarm
#Grow
#Regenerative
#RegenerativeAgriculture
#Regeneration
#Soil
#SoilHealth
#GutHealth
#Organic
#Nourish
#PlanetEarth
#EartshotCapeTown

NOURISHING

Regenerative Agriculture🌍

Thank you to those who inspired us to give this a go!

Our Khula Farm is the source of great learning, discovery and nourishment for our soil, for us, and for many in our area who we supply to.

It’s not really the norm for a game reserve to have such a big swathe of land dedicated to growing organic food, but it emerged for us as an important piece of our integrated conservation model.

Khula Farm is another big commitment alongside land restoration, wilderness preservation and wildlife protection BUT we are not looking back!

Tagging our inspiration around the world - thank you for being our role models – we love what you do💚 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

#ThisIsZuka
#GettyAsterism
#KhulaFarm
#Grow
#Regenerative
#RegenerativeAgriculture
#Regeneration
#Soil
#SoilHealth
#GutHealth
#Organic
#Nourish
#PlanetEarth
#EartshotCapeTown
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GETTY ASTERISM

Is the name of our multifaceted ecology venture based here at Zuka Private Game Reserve! 

We are thrilled that Shaquille joined us in May this year as a Research Operator.

Coming with his Bsc Honours in Zoology as well as a Msc in Environmental Management from the University of the Free State (UFS), Shaquille has experience as a Laboratory Assistant, Research Assistant AND as a tutor in the UFS learning support programme, the Academic Student Tutorial and Excellence Programme, or A_STEP as it is known.

💫Getty Asterism is beginning to glimmer with new stars and discoveries, both ancient and fresh, on this intelligent planet Earth!

#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild 
#GettyAsterism
#Ecology
#SoilHealth
#Stars
#Constellation
#Asterism
#Conservation
#Research
#Discoveries
#Learning
#InTheField
#PlanetEarth
#EartshotCapeTown

GETTY ASTERISM

Is the name of our multifaceted ecology venture based here at Zuka Private Game Reserve!

We are thrilled that Shaquille joined us in May this year as a Research Operator.

Coming with his Bsc Honours in Zoology as well as a Msc in Environmental Management from the University of the Free State (UFS), Shaquille has experience as a Laboratory Assistant, Research Assistant AND as a tutor in the UFS learning support programme, the Academic Student Tutorial and Excellence Programme, or A_STEP as it is known.

💫Getty Asterism is beginning to glimmer with new stars and discoveries, both ancient and fresh, on this intelligent planet Earth!

#ThisIsZuka
#Restored
#Protected
#Preserved
#Wild
#GettyAsterism
#Ecology
#SoilHealth
#Stars
#Constellation
#Asterism
#Conservation
#Research
#Discoveries
#Learning
#InTheField
#PlanetEarth
#EartshotCapeTown
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