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🏆WILDLIFE RANCHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST🏆 Meet Howard Knott, owner of Greater Kuduland Safaris in Limpopo - a pioneer whose journey in game ranching began back in 1971. By 1974, Howard was already shaping the future of South Africa’s safari industry and driving the success of live game auctions. Today, his 18 000 hectare ranch forms partly part of a conservancy, where kudu, impala, gemsbok, wildebeest, buffalo - and even elephant - roam freely. Hosting around 30 clients annually and delivering over 300 trophy animals a year, Greater Kuduland has become a name synonymous with excellence in wildlife ranching and sustainable hunting. As Howard himself affirms: “If you take trophy hunting or biltong hunting out of the equation, there would be no game industry. Without hunting, we won’t survive.” 👏🏽Join us in celebrating this trailblazer, and WRSA Wildlife Rancher of the Year Finalist, whose vision has shaped wildlife ranching for more than five decades! Website: https://www.wrsa.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeRanchingSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildliferanchingsouthafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRSAwild

🏆 Wildlife Rancher of the Year Finalist 🏆 Meet Hannes Wessels – the man behind Boschpoort Safaris at the iconic Mabalingwe Nature Reserve! 🔥Born from a legacy of visionaries: his father founded Mabalingwe back in 1988, pioneering SA’s first-ever shared deed model on agricultural land. Today, that vision thrives on 9000 hectares of wilderness, managed under a board of directors appointed to ensure the reserve's sustainability & success! Boschpoort Safaris owns 50% of ALL game in Mabalingwe (Every lion too! 🦁). As an outfitter group, they power the game model & keep the Big 5 thriving. From innovation to conservation, Hannes is redefining what it means to be a wildlife rancher in SA! 🏆Let’s hear it for Hannes Wessels - a trailblazer, a leader, and a finalist for Wildlife Rancher of the Year 2025! #2025WildlifeRancheroftheYear #BoschpoortSafaris #Mabalingwe Website: https://www.wrsa.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeRanchingSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildliferanchingsouthafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRSAwild

🏆WILDLIFE RANCHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST🏆 Introducing Sareta Schütte, owner of Kilima Private Game Reserve & Spa in Limpopo - a trailblazer who has seamlessly blended wildlife, conservation, and luxury hospitality. Celebrating nearly 20 years of ranching excellence, Sareta has built Kilima into a destination where hunting, wildlife breeding, and tourism work hand-in-hand. From her love for tsessebes (with her prized bull, Valentine), to her passion for buffaloes, and her flourishing herd of ankoles - the heart of her tourism and cash flow - Sareta’s dedication shines through. Guests at Kilima can experience it all: horse riding safaris, game drives, bespoke concierge excursions to the Blyde Canyon and Greater Kruger, and ultimate relaxation at the Kukura Wellness Spa. And of course, nothing tops the unforgettable sundowners among the majestic ankoles. 👏🏽With conservation programmes like AWBM, Safari Pursuit, and Nitro Express, Sareta is proving that ranching with passion creates both legacy and luxury. Let’s celebrate Sareta, a fierce Wildlife Rancher of the Year finalist! Website: https://www.wrsa.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeRanchingSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildliferanchingsouthafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRSAwild

🏆WILDLIFE RANCHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST🏆 Meet Chris Burger, proud owner of Marula Game in the heart of the Steenbokpan district. Chris has built a ranching legacy around his true passion - buffalo. Today, Marula Game proudly hosts 23 different species, with three mighty buffalo herds roaming free across 500-hectare camps. Through meticulous ranch management ensuring ample water, and a team that has stood by his side for over 15 years, Chris has cultivated not only a premier wildlife destination but also a true family-driven operation. Ten years ago, he set a bold goal: to sustainably hunt 50 buffalo bulls per year. This year, that dream has almost become reality, cementing Marula Game as an exclusive hunting destination of distinction. 👏🏽Let’s celebrate Chris Burger’s vision, commitment, and passion for wildlife ranching, as well as his nomination to be a WRSA 2025 Wildlife Rancher of the Year Finalist! Website: https://www.wrsa.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeRanchingSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildliferanchingsouthafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRSAwild

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🏆WILDLIFE RANCHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST🏆 Meet Craig Williams, visionary owner of Zintle Wildlife. From humble beginnings in 2013 with just a few buffalo, Craig has transformed his dream into a thriving 760-hectare ranch teeming with biodiversity. Through strategic partnerships and bold acquisitions, Zintle Wildlife is now home to multiple species, including white-flanked and black impalas, sables, red oryx, wildebeest and giraffe. Craig’s hands-on approach witnessed in mixing supplemental feed on-farm and tackling dense bush through active debushing, shows his relentless drive to create a sustainable, flourishing wildlife haven. 👏🏻Join us in celebrating Craig’s Wildlife Rancher of the Year nomination and his remarkable journey and dedication to shaping the future of wildlife ranching! Website: https://www.wrsa.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeRanchingSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildliferanchingsouthafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRSAwild

🏆WILDLIFE RANCHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST🏆 Meet Peter & Jenny Bean, the passionate husband-and-wife team behind Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve, a true family-owned, family-run reserve with roots that go all the way back to 1833. One of the smaller reserves, Schotia punches far above its weight - famed for its majestic lions (including their prized Cape lion) and its close connection to the giants of Addo Elephant Park right next door. The Beans live and breathe Schotia, working hands-on every single day, with up to 20–30 people involved in ranch operations, and only ever closing on Christmas Day. For the Beans, this isn’t just a business, it’s a legacy carried through generations, built on dedication, resilience, and love for the land. 👏🏽Let’s celebrate Peter (and Jenny), whose tireless commitment has made Schotia Safaris a shining example of family-driven wildlife ranching! Website: https://www.wrsa.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeRanchingSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildliferanchingsouthafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRSAwild