Lapalala Wilderness School

Lapalala Wilderness School

Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa

EducationNature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & ClimateTax-deductible donations
NGOFounded 1985National reach
Profile last updated: August 20, 2026

About

Founded in 1985, Lapalala Wilderness School is a non-governmental organisation based in Vaalwater, South Africa working on education, nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate.

Lapalala Wilderness School is an environmental education centre based at the 48,000 hectare Lapalala Wilderness reserve in the Waterberg Biosphere, Limpopo, South Africa. It provides environmental education for South African children, young people and educators, including school outreach, teacher training, learnerships and tertiary internships. The school was founded in 1985 by Clive Walker and is managed alongside the Lapalala Wilderness Foundation, a public benefit organisation.

Location

Vaalwater, South Africa

Founded

1985

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

environmental educationnature conservationwildernessWaterbergyouth development

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationNature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & Climate

Works for

ChildrenYouthStudents

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & education

Programmes

Learnership Programme

Employment & Skills · South Africa

A 12-month learnership in environmental education and nature conservation for young people with a passion for nature.

Centre-Based Environmental Education Programme

Education · South Africa

Hands-on environmental education for school groups at the Lapalala Wilderness reserve, including tree planting, soil rehabilitation and environmental walks.

Outreach Programme

Education · South Africa

Community school outreach bringing environmental education to schools in the Waterberg area.

Teacher Training Programme

Education · South Africa

Training for educators in environmental education methods.

Youth Development Programme

Children & Youth · South Africa

Development programme for young people linked to nature and environmental education.

Countries of operation

South Africa

Funding & support

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Cathay Pacific Airways, WWF

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