For the first time since March of 2020 it felt as if there was a glimmer of hope and volunteers were starting to return to Ukutula. Then, on Friday 26 November the crushing news came that South Africa was being effectively isolated due to the discovery of the Omicron variant of COVID. Europe, the US and Canada, amongst others have ceased flights to South Africa. This feels like March of 2020 all over again and it is estimated that it will take at least 100 days before the details and implications of this variant are established. This is devastating news for us. You can well imagine the financial strain this will cause to the preservation of the precious animals at Ukutula. We will continue to hope for the best and will keep updating this page.
Conservalion Volunteers
facilitating volunteers and students for endangered species preservation
