The Singita Expansion Project, with Rewild Capital as a key partner, aims to achieve Singita's ambitious "Vision 2030": to triple its positive environmental and social impact. This initiative focuses on expanding Singita's existing conservation footprint into connected catchments and buffer zones, specifically targeting properties in Zimbabwe and Zambia. The project addresses land degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss by leveraging carbon and biodiversity credit potential alongside established ecotourism models.
With an indicative investment of $15 million from the Singita Conservation Foundation, the project will fund the feasibility and initial implementation of nature-based carbon projects. These projects include conservation and restoration management practices, with the Singita AfriWild Company overseeing implementation, governance, and legal arrangements. The anticipated carbon revenue will be distributed among stakeholders, including the development partnership, landowners, community endowments, and governments, according to country-specific legislation.
The project's success is measured through four impact pillars: biodiversity (expanding protected areas to 794,000 ha), climate (storing 56 million tCO2e and sequestering an additional 1.3 million tCO2e per annum), community (supporting 6,000 livelihoods), and sustainability (achieving net-zero carbon emissions and water usage). By expanding into Zimbabwean and Zambian properties, the project unlocks significant carbon revenue potential, estimated at $1.13 million and $6.38 million per annum, respectively, which will contribute to funding restoration and conservation efforts. The Singita Expansion Project provides a sustainable financial model for neighboring communities, reduces business and biodiversity risk, and supports Singita's long-term mission of preserving African wilderness for future generations.
Kavango‑Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) is one of the world’s largest transboundary conservation areas, spanning Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its forests, grasslands, wetlands and savannas support rich wildlife and human communities, but land degradation driven by human activities and environmental pressures now threatens the region’s ecological integrity.
SANParks protects South Africa’s biodiversity through 21 national parks—including three World Heritage sites and ten marine protected areas—covering over 4 million ha on land and ~370,000 ha at sea. These parks comprise about 70% of state terrestrial protected areas and 22% of state‑managed marine areas, with five parks part of transfrontier conservation areas with neighbouring SADC countries.
The Chobe Enclave area is located in the Chobe District in North-East Botswana. This area encompasses 5 villages (5,134 people) and supports livestock grazing on 115,000 ha of communal rangeland. Serving as an initial instance, this pilot project is 19,223 ha working within a larger eligible area of 115,000 ha, aiming to create a substantial long-term climate and community impact.