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.

1

Elephants Alive

ZA Data: 40%

Our mission is to ensure the survival of elephants and their habitats, and to promote the harmonious co-existence of elephants and people.

2

The Underdog Project

ZA Trust: 65/100 Data: 47%

THE UNDERDOG PROJECT Get involved today! The Underdog Project is on a crusade of kindness. Using highly successful animal assisted activities and therapeuti ...

3

DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

ZA Trust: 65/100 Data: 47%

The mission of DAKTARI is to inspire, motivate, and educate underprivileged children to care for their environment through the medium of a wildlife orphanage.

4

Wildlife ACT

ZA Trust: 65/100 Data: 47%

Wildlife ACT is a non-profit conservation organisation delivering science-led, ethical conservation to protect endangered and priority species in Africa.

5

Missionvale Care Centre

ZA Trust: 60/100 Data: 40%

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 …

6

The do More Foundation Trust

ZA Trust: 60/100 Data: 40%

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 …

7

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA

ZA Trust: 60/100 Data: 40%

To prevent cruelty and promote the welfare of all animals.

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Wildlife Conservation Trust

ZA Trust: 60/100 Data: 40%

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 …

9

Zululand Conservation Trust

ZA Trust: 60/100 Data: 40%

Our mission at the Zululand Conservation Trust is a commitment to the conservation of endangered species whilst maintaining and supporting partnerships with neighbouring communities.

10

Hope SA foundation

ZA Trust: 60/100 Data: 40%

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 …

11

Nourish

ZA Trust: 55/100 Data: 42%

We work towards growing resilient wildlife communities through engagement in conservation & sustainable development through integrated and holistic project based programming.

12

Enviro Crime Solutions

ZA Trust: 55/100 Data: 40%

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 …

13

Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary NPC

ZA Trust: 55/100 Data: 40%

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 …

14

Scales Conservation Fund NPC

ZA Trust: 55/100 Data: 40%

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 …

15

Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation

ZA Trust: 55/100 Data: 33%

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 …

16

ZA Cheetah Conservation

ZA Trust: 55/100 Data: 33%

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 …

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Waqful Waqifin Foundation (Gift of the Givers Foundation)

ZA Trust: 55/100 Data: 33%

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 …

18

African Conservation Trust

ZA Trust: 43/100 Data: 55%

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 …

19

The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization

ZA Trust: 39/100 Data: 45%

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 …

20

Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation & Development

ZA Trust: 39/100 Data: 45%

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 …

21

Animal Welfare Society of South Africa

ZA Trust: 39/100 Data: 45%

To advance the rights, welfare and health of all animals

22

Halo

ZA Trust: 39/100 Data: 45%

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: …

23

Baboon Matters Trust

ZA Trust: 39/100 Data: 45%

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 …

24

The Shamwari Foundation

ZA Trust: 39/100 Data: 45%

Vision Statement To create a thriving, sustainable future where wildlife, communities, and ecosystems flourish - through conservation excellence, community upliftment, and strategic partnerships. Mission Statement …

25

Suni-Ridge Sand Forest Park, Environmental Rehabilitation Centre

ZA Trust: 39/100 Data: 40%

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 …

26

Arrc Animal Relief for Rural Communities

ZA Trust: 39/100 Data: 40%

To provide essential veterinary healthcare for companion, farm and wild animals in rural communities through education, outreach and community support.

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Southern African Conservation Trust

ZA Trust: 36/100 Data: 40%

To understand the fundamental drivers of conflict between communities and wildlife and to be creative in developing and implementing sustainable solutions.