The Pilanesberg Wildlife Trust
The Pilanesberg National Park, situated 50km north of Rustenburg in the North West Province, is managed by the North West Parks & Tourism Board. The Pilanesberg is, however, more than just a wildlife sanctuary to which tourists flock – it has also spurred economic development in the region that in turn has provided social upliftment in this once largely disadvantaged rural community.
The Pilanesberg Wildlife Trust (PWT) was established in 1999 to provide a medium through which contributions can be made to further conservation and social upliftment. The PWT is a non-profit organisation and is registered with the South African Institute of Fundraising.
To donate to the Pilanesberg Wildlife Trust please click on the link below or scan our SnapScan code. Alternatively, please visit our Projects page to view our list of projects which can be specifically donated to. No donation is too small! The Pilanesberg Wildlife Trust is a Public Benefits Organisation (PBO 930044575) and can provide you with an 18A tax certificate for your donation. Please email Perry at pdell@nwptb.co.za with your payment reference to arrange for your certificate.
To donate securely via SnapScan please scan the code above using your device camera and follow the prompts. To donate securely via PayPal please click on the button.
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World Rhino Day 2026
Remember the date: 22 September. WORLD RHINO DAY. Hopefully we will see you in the Pilanesberg! This initiative calls on businesses, schools and individuals to raise awareness. On 22 September wear a red shirt, or [...]
RPU hand-to-hand combat training
Many thanks Mirko Sanna for hand-to -hand training with a group of RPU. Mirko works as a bodyguard and self-defence instructor in Italy. One of his focuses in Italy is Gender based violence and he [...]
Iron Age Site reopening
Well done FOPS! Our Iron Age Site has been closed for some time due to broken fencing which lead to safety issues. The good news is ….. WE ARE RE-OPENING!!! Saturday 3 Oct 2026 [...]
Leopard relocation to Madikwe
For a while now one of the Pilanesberg leopards has been roaming in and out of the park. The ‘out’ was mostly the Manyane staff area. We’ve been seeing him but not managing to [...]
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Help Support our Projects
PWT needs your support for additional funding our ongoing projects – for the betterment of the Park for all its visitors, including you!
Rhino Protection Project
The overall protection of the rhinos remains an in-the-field situation. The Park has, through donations from the PWT and other sources, been able to equip and train field rangers, install various technology, and improve relations with the local communities.
Technical Projects
The PWT aids the North West Parks Board by fundraising and assisting in a number of technical projects in Pilanesberg. This assistance is often required due to the insufficient government funding and resources (labour, expertise, etc.) for such projects.
Lion Project
When animals are fenced, and especially in the case of predators where there is not an abundance of them, it is important to manage their numbers and genetics.
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