Traditional anti-poaching measures are no longer effective. A thermal imaging camera mounted on an UAV can spot poachers before they kill a rhino or other endangered African wildlife species.

Time is of the essence! Did you know that every 11 hours a rhino is brutally killed for its horns in South Africa? Countless calves are lost when their mothers die. With only a few thousand of these beasts left… you can do the math

…….…… To curb the demand for Rhino horn in Asia is Nicole’s quest! This project was conceived and is being developed by Nicole Gouws, a Nikela volunteer living in Hong Kong. She and her group of wildlife lovers are raising funds to pay for translating important material to circulate in Asia, like POACHED! The tragic story of a

South Africa has over 80 raptor species (birds of prey) many endemic to the region, many at high risk due to habitat loss and humand-raptor conflicts. Shannon and her husband Ben are a powerful duo on a mission to preserve Africa’s birds of prey. Ben the rescue and rehabilitation expert, while Shannon an expert falconer and educator.

In South Africa many vervet monkeys are left orphaned. Silke is a rescue/rehab expert. She raises these babies, forms entire troops and gives them a second chance to live free.

Ian and his wife Michele gave up their retirement to start a bush school. Here they educate local children about wildlife conservation.

Anton has left the project It was with much sadness that we heard that Anton had left the project to move onto other work in wildlife conservation. The leopard research project continues however, as it has been left in capable hands. At this time we invite you to continue your support, eventhough Nikela will no longer

Tucked away in the bush near the Limpopo River Michèle & Ian save wildlife and change lives! This visionary couple inspires and educates 9 underprivileged children each week to care for their environment while giving them hope in their futures.