OUR PASSION
A conservation organisation focused on tangible solutions for Africa’s most vulnerable species. From collaring and conservation of cheetah in South Africa to supporting endangered wild dog monitoring, to collaborating on anti-poaching efforts, we safeguard the future of Africa’s wildlife.
THE FOUNDATION’S CREATION
Founded by Andrew Bone, a renowned wildlife artist and conservationist, the Forever Wild Foundation was born from his deep passion for Africa’s wilderness. Andrew’s journey began in the Zambezi Valley, where he spent years guiding and learning about the region's unique flora and fauna. During his extensive travels and conservation work the urgent need for action to protect wildlife was highlighted.
In 2010, Andrew’s hands-on approach saw him supporting a rehabilitation project for Samango monkeys, ensuring resources were used effectively. This experience solidified his belief that wildlife conservation required an organisation that could offer real support on the ground. By 2011, the Forever Wild Foundation was officially established as a non-profit NGO in South Africa committed to conservation, partnering with leading professionals as trustees and Wildlife ACT.
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Founded by Andrew Bone, a renowned wildlife artist and conservationist, the Forever Wild Foundation was born from his deep passion for Africa’s wilderness. Andrew’s journey began in the Zambezi Valley, where he spent years guiding and learning about the region's unique flora and fauna. During his extensive travels and conservation work the urgent need for action to protect wildlife was highlighted.
In 2010, Andrew’s hands-on approach saw him supporting a rehabilitation project for Samango monkeys, ensuring resources were used effectively. This experience solidified his belief that wildlife conservation required an organisation that could offer real support on the ground. By 2011, the Forever Wild Foundation was officially established as a non-profit NGO in South Africa committed to conservation, partnering with leading professionals as trustees and Wildlife ACT.
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THE CHEETAH PROJECT
One of the cornerstone initiatives of the Forever Wild Foundation is cheetah conservation. The Foundation, with its partners, have reintroduced cheetah to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and closely monitor this population.
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WILD DOG SUPPORT
To bolster wild dog numbers, the Forever Wild Foundation partnered with Ezemvelo Wildlife and Wildlife ACT to reintroduce a pack into Mkhuzi Game Reserve, an area where these animals had not been seen for 150 years.
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The Foundation relies heavily on financial support to do its work. Get in touch with us to find out how you can be part of our conservation journey.
BLOGS
Thanks to funding from The Forever Wild Foundation, Wildlife ACT’s iMfolozi team has successfully fitted a collar on CF27. We’re excited to track CF27’s movements throughout the year and witness the story that unfolds for this remarkable cheetah and her cubs.
In February 2025, Gareth, Wildlife ACT Senior Field Technician, assisted with post-release monitoring at UmPhafa Nature Reserve for a newly introduced cheetah.
Recently collared cheetah, identified as CM28, forms part of a coalition with two other male Cheetahs and rejoined them immediately after the successful deployment of the tracking device.
Spotting three healthy cubs of this age is a positive sign for the species population in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and we look forward to continuing to monitor this young family.