Profile
Aim:
To develop an independent, profitable and stable business which furthers the aims and objectives of Conservation, Eco-Tourism, the development of local communities and above all maintains Environmental Integrity.
Conservation:
Zulu Afrika is committed to the conservation of the resources under it's control through the protection of indigenous fauna and flora, maintenance of species diversity, and re-introduction of endemic species.
Tours:
Zulu Afrika is dedicated to the development of tourism, and to providing facilities that enhance our guests' experience of our product, and assisting them to understand the cultural and natural history of the environment. By developing tourism in South Africa, Zulu Afrika undertakes to provide economic, employment and development opportunities to it's neighbouring local communities. It is our stated objective, through ecological management, to maintain the integrity of the environment while producing economic opportunities that make conservation of resources beneficial to all.
Who are we:
Zulu Afrika Safaris, it's president and professional hunters are all members of Safari Club International (SCI), the International Professional Hunters Association (IPHA) and the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa (PHASA).
Join us for a classic adventure into Africa.
PETER RUDDLE - Outfitter & Professional Hunter.
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The owner and director of Zulu Afrika Safaris has vast experience in planning all big game hunts as well as having a high success rate as a professional hunter in the field, having hunted and captured most big game available in Southern and East Africa. Peter was born and raised on a cattle ranch in Zambia. His dream was to follow in his father's footsteps, a pioneer and keen hunter. After completing his education in nature conservation and wildlife management, he returned to the African bush. While employed as a game ranger with the Natal Parks Board, he became a licensed Professional Hunter in 1982. He was also one of the founder members of "Drifters", a very successful overland safari company before returning to the wilds of Zululand to operate his own walking safari company. Since 1995, he has been hunting full time and now operates his own small but exclusive Safari Outfit. He has a reputation for professionalism and a high standard of ethics, a testimony that speaks for itself by the number of clients making repeat bookings. Peter holds the following licenses: Peter belongs to the following organizations: |
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LYNNE RUDDLE - Operations Manager. |
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Born in England, Lynne moved with her family to South Africa in 1975. After school, Lynne began her Nature Conservation career by studying for a National Diploma in Conservation. She spent seven years working at the world-renowned Veterinary School, Onderstepoort in Pretoria gaining experience in wildlife capture and veterinary work. After studying her Higher Diploma in Game & Veld Management, she began working for the Natal Parks Board, now known as KZN Wildlife where she is currently employed. Her love for gardens has led her to study for her Diploma in Horticulture and she is greatly involved in showing dogs. |
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JONATHAN PAYN - Assistant PH.Jonathan was born of a pioneering family. He was raised to respect and appreciate nature from a young age, spending his youth with the young Zulu herdboys exploring the African veld and hunting from a young age. Since 1989 he has been involved in the commercial side of hunting and conservation, developing new hunting concessions and game ranching projects. He has hunted most of the southern half of Africa and run various hunting outfits. He brings to you his knowledge and experience born of a true love and passion for the African veld. |
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VUZI NXUMALO - Head Tracker.Vuzi, a shareholder in Zulu Afrika Safaris is also the company's head tracker. He was born in Ingwavuma, a little village in northern Zululand just south of the Mozambique border. He first worked for a building contactor developing a tourist lodge at one of our coastal resorts. After completion of the contract, he managed to secure work in Hluhluwe at a game ranch called Bonamanzi. This is where he became interested in hunting and his skills were developed as a tracker and skinner. Under the guidance of his friend, Albert Ndlovu, he was taught the tricks of the trade, so to speak. With over sixteen years experience gained in this intriguing field of animal behavior and tracking, we are still marveled by his knowledge of the bush and tracking ability. |
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Finding wounded animals is not always that easy and it is interesting to watch this man at work, going about what he knows best, finding that lost animal. |
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TOM-TOM - "The Backup Team".Tombie (Zulu name for a young maiden) is a Jack Russell Terrier trained primarily to track wounded animals and has already been of great assistance when doing follow up work. This important pint-size member of the team, with a big heart, will never let you down.
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