Highest Rated Animal Welfare Charities in South Africa 2026
Discover the charities in animal welfare with the highest community and expert ratings in South Africa.
Elephants Alive
Our mission is to ensure the survival of elephants and their habitats, and to promote the harmonious co-existence of elephants and people.
The Underdog Project
THE UNDERDOG PROJECT Get involved today! The Underdog Project is on a crusade of kindness. Using highly successful animal assisted activities and therapeuti ...
DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
The mission of DAKTARI is to inspire, motivate, and educate underprivileged children to care for their environment through the medium of a wildlife orphanage.
Wildlife ACT
Wildlife ACT is a non-profit conservation organisation delivering science-led, ethical conservation to protect endangered and priority species in Africa.
Missionvale Care Centre
Mission: Building on the legacy of Sr Ethel and those before us, the Missionvale Care Centre (MCC) is a developmental change agent that supports the …
The do More Foundation Trust
Our goal is to create better tomorrows for the young children of South Africa. We do this by inspiring collaborative partnerships to help break the …
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA
To prevent cruelty and promote the welfare of all animals.
Wildlife Conservation Trust
All projects are undertaken with the eventual goal of repopulating animals (both captive-bred and rehabilitated) to suitable natural preserves, with a long term view of …
Zululand Conservation Trust
Our mission at the Zululand Conservation Trust is a commitment to the conservation of endangered species whilst maintaining and supporting partnerships with neighbouring communities.
Hope SA foundation
HOPE SA feeding HOPE to all people in South Africa and beyond. We strive to provide at least the basic human needs for mankind. Together …
Nourish
We work towards growing resilient wildlife communities through engagement in conservation & sustainable development through integrated and holistic project based programming.
Enviro Crime Solutions
ENVIRO CRIME SOLUTIONS is primarily involved in the protection and conservation of Rhino in Africa. Our entire existence is based on saving rhino which is …
Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary NPC
General Goal of the Work: Rhino calves that are orphaned in the wild rarely survive. The mission of Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary (CFWRS) is …
Scales Conservation Fund NPC
Recognising the enormity of the challenges our wildlife faces, Our mission at Scales Conservation Fund is to protect and preserve Africa's endangered wildlife by empowering …
Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation
To assist formally protected and non-protected areas, nature reserves, game farms, conservation organizations in operations and projects in conservation, anti-poaching, environmental education and community outreach …
ZA Cheetah Conservation
Our Mission is to raise awareness of the vulnerability of South African species and other endangeredspecies through educational experiences, as well as ethically breeding cheetahs …
Waqful Waqifin Foundation (Gift of the Givers Foundation)
To promote, encourage and project these principles in all its dimensions, within and beyond South Africa's borders. To benefit all of creation, in keeping with …
African Conservation Trust
Project Rhino is a collaborative association of 65 like-minded organizations, comprising 38 member reserves (private, government, and community reserves) and 27 non-reserve members. Together, we …
The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization
The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization is an international non-profit conservation organization that seeks to reverse the decline of the plant and animal kingdoms and our …
Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation & Development
South Africa's first and only dedicated elephant orphanage, HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development) orphanage was built in 2019 in response to a growing number …
Animal Welfare Society of South Africa
To advance the rights, welfare and health of all animals
Halo
Hoedspruit Animal Outreach is committed to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of domestic animals in the rural communities surrounding Hoedspruit. We do this by: …
Baboon Matters Trust
Baboon Matters provides a voice for baboons in a society which views them as problematic and expendable. We advocate for the holistic and long-term environmental …
The Shamwari Foundation
Vision Statement To create a thriving, sustainable future where wildlife, communities, and ecosystems flourish - through conservation excellence, community upliftment, and strategic partnerships. Mission Statement …
Suni-Ridge Sand Forest Park, Environmental Rehabilitation Centre
The sole or principal objective of Suni-Ridge Environmental Rehabilitation Centre shall be to engage in or promote nature conservation and animal protection activities, the activities …
Arrc Animal Relief for Rural Communities
To provide essential veterinary healthcare for companion, farm and wild animals in rural communities through education, outreach and community support.
Southern African Conservation Trust
To understand the fundamental drivers of conflict between communities and wildlife and to be creative in developing and implementing sustainable solutions.