The Isibindi Foundation is delighted to have current chairperson of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Mr Vusi Khanyile as our Patron. Mr Khanyile is a champion of both conservation and community upliftment. He founded Thebe Investment Corporation as an investment fund to finance community projects in 1992 and was Executive Chairman until his retirement in…

Paige practiced as an Environmental Economist for 9 years working for the Bureau of Natural Resources, the KZN Department of Nature Conservation and the Eastern Cape Department of Nature Conservation. Together with her husband Brett Gehren they founded Isibindi Africa Lodges in 1996. The first lodge to be built was Kosi Forest Lodge in iSimangaliso…

Brett completed a B.Comm degree at Stellenbosch University, but his love for the outdoors soon lead him to work as a ranger at Mala Mala Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park. He then spent a year back packing around South America. On his return he again worked at Mala Mala before joining Fugitives Drift Lodge.…

Luke attended St Charles College in Pietermaritzburg and then went on to complete his Bcomm Marketing Management and Honours in Tourism Management in Pretoria, after which he joined Isibindi Africa Lodges in early 2018. Luke has gained experience working in many various departments of the Company. In March 2019 he was appointed Projects Manager of…

Nunu Jobe, otherwise known as the rhino whisperer, hails from the Kwa-Jobe area in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. Nunu ran the wilderness trails in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park for 9 years. Actively involved in conservation and communities, Nunu has played a significant role in rural youth conservation programmes. He started environmental clubs in the Mpembeni community and has…

Blessing was born in Mnyayiza and is one of Isibindi Africa’s first employees. Blessing’s journey symbolizes Isibindi Africa Lodges vision and mission values; as a youngster just matriculated, he was the first employee of Kosi Forest Lodge; he dug trenches on his first day of work. Over 20 years later after much studying, hard work…

Originally hailing from Underberg Rob is a passionate conservationist and fly fisherman. A Chartered Accountant, Rob was co-owner of C&H Accounting for over 30 years. Married to Maureen, together they travel extensively on the African continent visiting our wilderness areas.

Abednego Nzuza, Project Coordinator at the Isibindi Foundation, is a passionate conservationist who brings a wealth of conservation and community experience, including 26 years at Natal Parks Board/Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife from 1986 to 2012 where his roles included Conservation Manager at Tembe Elephant Park, Ndumo Game Reserve and OIC at Weenen and Opathe Game Reserves. Abe has also…

Saneliso Ndumiso Mathenjwa was born in Mabibi Village, Northern KZN. He attended Mabibi Primary School and Mlingo High School. He went on to further his qualifications and is currently a Level 4 tourist guide. Affectionately known as “Sunny”, he can often be found on our beaches at Mabibi, educating local people on sustainable harvesting or…