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Experience Learning in the Heart of Kruger National Park

The SSLI Campus, managed by the Nsasani Trust and OTS in partnership with SANParks, is located in Skukuza — South Africa’s leading hub for conservation science.

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What You'll Discover

The Science Centre — equipped with laboratories, classrooms, and a library.
Eco-designed Accommodation — solar-powered, water-wise, and built for comfort.
Living Sustainability — waterless toilets, solar systems, and behavioural monitoring tools that demonstrate how to reduce environmental footprints.
Nature as a Classroom — guided access to the savanna ecosystems of Kruger National Park.

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Who Can Visit Nsasani?

Students and educators seeking field experience.

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Researchers conducting biodiversity studies.

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Conservation professionals and sustainability practitioners.

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Organisations hosting training events.

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Plan Your Visit

Visits are by appointment and require SANParks access permits. Contact us to arrange your visit, discuss accommodation, or explore collaboration opportunities.

About SSLI

The Skukuza Science Leadership Initiative (SSLI)

The Skukuza Science Leadership Initiative (SSLI) is a partnership between the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS), the Nsasani Trust, and South African National Parks.

This initiative is aimed at bridging the gap between disadvantaged communities, tertiary education, and the biodiversity sector.

The Skukuza Science Leadership Initiative (SSLI) partners OTS, the Nsasani Trust and SANParks to create pathways from disadvantaged communities into tertiary education and the biodiversity sector.

Our Vision

To deliver inclusive, transformative skills development that meets the needs of KNP, SANParks and the wider conservation sector, supporting thriving human–nature systems.

Our Mission

To lead and support Human Capital Development (HCD) in the Environmental Sector in southern Africa with global impact and reach.