Lapalala Wilderness School

With 60 schools+ from the surrounding Waterberg area and Gauteng eagerly participating in the annual Sustainable Schools National Awards held at Lapalala Wilderness School this evening, here are the winners... #lapalalawildernessschool #LWS #followourstory #environmentaleducation #waterbergbiosphere #lapalala_wilderness

The Sustainable Schools National Awards, hosted by Nature Connect, kicks off tonight at Lapalala Wilderness School in Vaalwater. This press release highlights each school's participation including energy conservation, water management, waste reduction, biodiversity, global citizenship, climate change and health & wellbeing. As LWS follows the same philosophies, it is the ideal backdrop for this important event. #lapalalawildernessschool #LWS #followourstory #environmentaleducation #waterbergbiosphere #lapalala_wilderness

The Lapalala Wilderness School (LWS) situated in Vaalwater, Limpopo, in South Africa is a leading environmental education and conservation institution, offering tertiary education in Nature Conservation and supporting 60 schools through its Sustainable Schools Programme.  In the first six months alone, its FWF-sponsored Ford Ranger covered over 13 000km transporting supplies, personnel, and conducting outreach activities, thereby making meaningful connections and inspiring action in remote areas.  Read more about LWS's impact and how they're shaping a sustainable future.👇 #LapalalaWildernessSchool #FordWildlifeFoundation #FordRanger #ConservationEducation

2024: A Year of Growth, Achievement, Partnerships & Celebrations at LWS! This year, Lapalala Wilderness School (LWS) has seen remarkable progress. Our campus is expanding to offer even more opportunities for learners, our food gardens are thriving, and our Outreach Projects within the wider community are flourishing. We are incredibly grateful to all those who have supported us and contributed to our mission of advancing environmental education, both at the school and in the broader community. Together, we continue to make a lasting impact on the future of conservation. "On behalf of the staff at Lapalala Wilderness School, we wish you a blessed, prosperous, and fulfilling 2025". – Mashudu Makhokha, Director of LWS Thank you for being part of our journey! #LapalalaWildernessSchool #LWS #WaterbergBiodiversity #LapalalaWilderness #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunityImpact

It has been a busy year, and looking forward to what 2025 has in store for us!

Like Lapalala Wilderness School (LWS), Waterberg Rhino UK (WRUK) has a passion for and connection to the rural communities of the Waterberg and works in partnership with LWS and other NPOs to support, initiate and fund education and social upliftment projects. This comes as a big thank you to WRUK for their commitment especially to LWS. Learn more in our latest article herewith. #LapalalaWildernessSchool #WaterbergRhinoUK #GardensOfHope #ConservationEducation #waterbergbiosphereregion

LAPALALA WILDERNESS SCHOOL THANKS FORD WILDLIFE FOUNDATION Lapalala Wilderness School expresses sincere gratitude to the Ford Wildlife Foundation for their generous donation of a new vehicle today. 👏 This invaluable gift will bolster our environmental education efforts, conservation field studies, and community outreach in the Waterberg region. The vehicle will enhance our reach, facilitate essential conservation work, and ensure the safety of staff. We are deeply appreciative of Ford Wildlife Foundation's commitment to conservation education and the positive impact this donation will have on the future of our school. 😍 🏞️ #LapalalaWildernessSchool #ConservationEducation #fordwildlifefoundation #CommunityImpact

We are beyond excited about what the future holds for our Lapalala Wilderness School, and we thank Local Studio Architecture & Urban Design for your support over the past five years. Such a productive partnership which we are truly grateful for.

🌟 As the year draws to a close, we're reflecting on some of the standout moments that captured hearts on our Instagram! These highlights showcase the incredible work, joy, and dedication of the Lapalala Wilderness School team, students, and community partners in 2024. 💚🌍 Here are our top 10 Instagram posts of the year: 1️⃣ World Ecology Day – Celebrating our shared planet and inspiring young minds to value biodiversity. 🌱 2️⃣ A Week of Awards for LWS & Local Studio Architecture – Recognised at the SAIA & Corobrik (Pty) Ltd Awards for design excellence! 🏆 3️⃣ International Chef’s Day – Honouring Chef Simon Lehutso, the culinary heart of our school. 👨🍳 4️⃣ Forte Secondary School Visits LWS – A memorable environmental education experience! 🎓 5️⃣ Mud-Filled Fun at Lapalala – Embracing adventure and nature, the Lapalala way! 🌿 6️⃣ World Reptile Day – Highlighting the unique biodiversity of reptiles in our wilderness. 🦎 7️⃣ World Rhino Day & Special School Presentations – Advocating for rhino conservation through education. 🦏 8️⃣ LWS Donates Fresh Veggies – Sharing the bounty of our bumper crop with local schools. 🥬 9️⃣ World Rhino Day – Honouring one of Africa’s most iconic species. 🌍 🔟 Miriam for Women’s Month – Celebrating inspiring women like Miriam, who champion change. 👏 This roundup not only celebrates our achievements but also reinforces our commitment to conservation, education, and community. Thank you to everyone who has supported and joined us on this journey. Let’s make the coming year even more impactful! 💬 Which of these moments inspired you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments! #LapalalaWildernessSchool #ConservationEducation #CommunityImpact

LWS's partnership with Local Studio Architecture & Urban Design is undoubtedly making history amongst local SA communities!