Our Commitment

 

 

The vision behind Bhejane:

 

Having been involved with Black Rhino conservation in the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park, Frank Carlisle, the owner and founder of Bhejane 4x4 Adventures, has recognised the need for the company to commit to a project that benefits Black Rhino ("BHEJANE") conservation throughout Southern Africa.

 

The Black Rhino represents one of Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park's greatest success stories, having been brought back from the brink of extinction. Through sound conservation practices, black rhino numbers in the park have increased to the extent that they are able to serve as a pool to stock areas in Southern Africa where they previously occurred. "Bhejane" is the Zulu name for Black Rhino and its success story is the inspiration behind Bhejane 4x4 Adventures.

 

Frank, and a number of the senior guides that are involved with Bhejane 4X4 Adventures, have worked as game rangers all over Southern Africa, from the Natal Parks Board to Kruger National Park and Botswana. Understanding the dedication and commitment of colleagues still at the forefront of conservation, Bhejane Adventures has committed to support, through funding, the Game Rangers’ Association of Africa (GRAA).

 

The GRAA’s vision is to “commit itself to the protection, conservation and, where possible, restoration of Africa’s biodiversity and the continued existence of its wilderness for the benefit of present and future generations”. The organization is dedicated to “applying best practice management principles in conserving Africa’s natural resources in a professional and ethical manner.”

 

Bhejane Cares

 

Bhejane hopes to be able to 'give back' to those places and people we visit who, in essence, give more soul to our experiences. Over the years, many of our clients have enquired about getting involved with or supporting some of the projects that we have visited. We have identified below the various projects that we visit who are in need of support. Our clients, on a strictly voluntary basis, can visit and/or support these organisations through donations of funds, clothing or food.

 

  • Game Rangers’ Association of Africa
  • Forest Folk (Knysna Forest community restaurant, soup kitchen, creche, jerseys for children) and Kids in Parks
  • Village of Hope at Mongu in Western Zambia (missionary and orphanage with linked community projects)
  • Semonkong Childrens’ Centre (orphanage in Lesotho)