THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X SUN AFRICA SAFARIS
Location: Pearston, Eastern Cape, South Africa
24 years as an active outfitter!
Sun Africa Safaris is a long-established family-owned, hunting and conservation operator focused on ethical, sustainable wildlife management. The company oversees 6400 hectares of mixed-use land supporting both tourism and community conservation projects.
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Sun Africa Safaris
Sun Africa Safaris
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Current research priorities including the Waterkloof 1,000ha sheep property conversion to wildlife land use, participation in the Cape Mountain Zebra Project, and membership in the Great Wilderness biodiversity initiative focused on Cape Mountain Zebra conservation.
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Future research priority focused on a kudu population and spatial movement study.
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Survey system based on annual, ongoing passive monitoring, with data collected and contributed by the operator.
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Huntable species managed under current wildlife utilisation and conservation systems.
800 / 10,000
Animal populations consisting of ~800 owned animals and ~10,000 on leased land, forming the managed wildlife estate.
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Months per year open hunting season, operating year-round under regulated quotas and species management.
14,500
total acres of wildlife areas sustainably managed and protected
24
years of active habitat and population management
7th
generation custodians of the land
$5 MIL
Rand of initial investment, with R1 MIL of annual investment for infrastructure
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governing authorities for regulatory oversight (TOPS, NEMBA, DFFE, PHASA)
32
people employed
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112 indirect livelihoods impacted
University bursary programme providing R90,000 per year (~$5,300 USD) in educational support focused on empowerment and long-term skills development, alongside donations supporting Pearston Hostel schools to improve student living and learning conditions.
Client donations supporting Pearston Orphanage/Hostel, including 17 laptops and school supplies such as crayons, balls, and pencils, alongside contributions to the Pearston Kids Splash Park and an annual Christmas party.
Meat distributions to Pearson Hostel and government school
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Sun Africa Safaris 2026 Conservation and Community Program
In partnership with Sun Africa Safaris, your hunt becomes more than an unforgettable experience — it becomes a force for good.
Through your participation, a portion of the funds from this safari will directly support The Origins Foundation’s mission of community upliftment and wildlife conservation across Africa.
Your contribution helps create lasting impact — from empowering local communities through education and employment to protecting vital wildlife habitats and supporting sustainable conservation initiatives.
Every moment in the field becomes part of something bigger: preserving Africa’s wild heritage and ensuring that both people and wildlife thrive for generations to come.
Hunt ethically. Give purposefully. Leave a legacy.