Tikobane Trust-Zimbabwe .

Tikobane Trust-Zimbabwe . We empower rural communities sharing borders with wildlife to build resilient livelihoods, live in harmony with wildlife, and protect the natural environment

Creating lasting and sustainable relationships between animals and communities, sharing boarders with Hwange National Park.

We are reimagining rural communities—not as places defined by poverty, subsistence or dependence, but as places of oppor...
10/09/2026

We are reimagining rural communities—not as places defined by poverty, subsistence or dependence, but as places of opportunity, innovation and enterprise. We work with communities living alongside wildlife to build sustainable livelihoods, strengthen local economies and find practical solutions to human–wildlife challenges. We believe conservation cannot succeed when communities are struggling to survive; when communities thrive, wildlife thrives too.
Zimparks
Wild Africa
WWF Zimbabwe
ifaw

At Tikobane Trust, we believe agriculture can be a powerful pathway for young people living alongside wildlife. We equi...
31/08/2026

At Tikobane Trust, we believe agriculture can be a powerful pathway for young people living alongside wildlife. We equip young people with innovative, climate-smart farming skills that help them produce food, build sustainable incomes and create enterprises—reducing reliance on harmful activities such as poaching while strengthening peaceful coexistence between communities and wildlife.

Our mentors where part of a powerful brainstorming session as part of our ongoing mentorship programme, reflecting on o...
22/08/2026

Our mentors where part of a powerful brainstorming session as part of our ongoing mentorship programme, reflecting on one important question: How do we prepare our alumni to be ready to conquer the world?
We explored ways to strengthen our Alumni Clubs creating spaces where young people can discover their potential, build confidence, develop leadership skills, access opportunities, and become the best versions of themselves.
We are deeply grateful to our partner, Global Sojourns Giving Circle , for their continued support and for believing in the potential of young people living in communities alongside wildlife. Through this investment, we are working to equip our alumni to become not only successful in their own lives, but also leaders, role models and change-makers in their communities. When we invest in young people, we invest in the future of both our communities and conservation.

When Communities Have Power, Conservation Becomes Sustainable.What happens when communities living alongside wildlife ar...
19/08/2026

When Communities Have Power, Conservation Becomes Sustainable.

What happens when communities living alongside wildlife are given the opportunity to organise, own productive assets, build enterprises and become leaders in conservation?
They begin to see conservation not as something imposed on them, but as something they have a stake in and can shape. At Tikobane Trust, we believe sustainable conservation starts by empowering communities with knowledge, awareness of their rights, leadership skills and opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods.
When communities have a voice in decisions about their natural resources, when they have assets that create economic opportunities, and when they are able to define what works for their own communities, they become powerful partners and champions of conservation.
Wild Africa
Zimparks
WWF Zimbabwe
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Conservation Fund

Learning, Connecting & Leading for Conservation We are currently participating in the KAZA Leaders Lab at Hwange Safari...
18/08/2026

Learning, Connecting & Leading for Conservation

We are currently participating in the KAZA Leaders Lab at Hwange Safari Lodge joining fellow leaders from across the Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) region.
It’s a valuable opportunity to learn, share experiences, build networks and explore new ideas for strengthening community-led conservation and resilient livelihoods across our shared landscape.

Every time visitors come to our township, they bring more than just tourism—they create opportunities.For our children, ...
28/07/2026

Every time visitors come to our township, they bring more than just tourism—they create opportunities.

For our children, it's a chance to laugh, play, learn, and dream beyond the boundaries of their village. For our guests, it's an opportunity to experience the real story of life alongside wildlife: the challenges, the resilience, and the hope of the communities that share their land with nature every day.

Some of the most unforgettable moments for our visitors have not been seeing elephants or lions. They have been meeting the people who are the true stewards of wildlife—rural families who protect and coexist with nature despite many challenges.

This is why stronger partnerships between local communities and safari operators matter. When tourism connects directly with the people living around protected areas, everyone benefits. Communities gain opportunities, young people are inspired, visitors enjoy authentic experiences, and wildlife has a brighter future because conservation works best when it improves people's lives. We appreciate the support of our partner Global Sojourns Giving Circle for creating opportnuties such as this and thanks to The Amalinda Safari Collection for supporting our vision.
Wild Africa
Zimparks
ifaw
WWF Zimbabwe

Sometimes, the greatest transformation begins with a single book, a safe space, a mantor ,someone who believes in a chil...
16/07/2026

Sometimes, the greatest transformation begins with a single book, a safe space, a mantor ,someone who believes in a child's potential. The first photo reminds us of a young boy in our club, eagerly learning about wildlife and discovering the beauty of the environment around him.
Today, that same young man is completing his job training at a tourism lodge, turning the dreams that were nurtured in our club into a meaningful career in the conservation and tourism sector.

At Tikobane Trust, we believe wildlife conservation is about more than stopping poaching. It is about inspiring young people to value nature, appreciate wildlife, and recognize the opportunities that conservation and tourism can create for their future. By investing in young minds today, we are raising a generation that will protect our natural heritage while building dignified livelihoods. This is the transformation we celebrate—where hope becomes purpose, and purpose becomes opportunity.
Global Sojourns Giving Circle
Wild Africa
WWF Zimbabwe
Zimparks
Wildlife Conservation Society
ifaw

Last week, our youth club had the wonderful opportunity to host visitors who came to learn, share, and connect with our ...
27/06/2026

Last week, our youth club had the wonderful opportunity to host visitors who came to learn, share, and connect with our young people. Beyond seeing the incredible wildlife, our guests listened to the hopes, dreams, challenges, and aspirations of youth growing up in communities that live alongside wildlife.

These conversations created meaningful connections and lasting memories for everyone involved.Tourism becomes even more powerful when visitors take time to understand the people who are the everyday stewards of wildlife.
Conservation is not just about protecting animals—it is also about supporting and appreciating the communities that coexist with them. We are grateful to the Global Sojourns Giving Circle for making these life-changing exchanges possible and for showing that when people connect, both communities and conservation grow stronger.

Conservation needs more than awareness—it needs young people who can turn challenges into opportunities. At our Winter E...
05/06/2026

Conservation needs more than awareness—it needs young people who can turn challenges into opportunities.
At our Winter Entrepreneurship Camp, we are cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among rural youth, empowering them to see wildlife, natural resources, and their communities not as obstacles, but as opportunities for innovation and sustainable livelihoods.
When young people develop the confidence to identify opportunities, solve problems, and create value, they become powerful conservation champions who can build businesses linked to tourism, agriculture, and environmental stewardship. The future of conservation depends on communities that benefit from protecting nature, and entrepreneurship is one of the most effective tools for ensuring that both people and wildlife thrive together.
Thanks to our partners Global Sojourns Giving Circle for making this possible .
Wild Africa
WWF Zimbabwe
Zimparks
WildAid

Happening now at Makwandara in Hwange District. Tikobane Trust is holding community engagement on sustainable livelihoo...
05/06/2026

Happening now at Makwandara in Hwange District. Tikobane Trust is holding community engagement on sustainable livelihood and beneficiation from.narural resources and sustainable agriculture

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