Job's Halt Camp

14/04/2026

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Welcome to the SIYAFUNDA SLOG 🦏
8th - 9th August 2026

Women in Conservation

An unforgettable two-day walking challenge through the breathtaking Makalali Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa.

2026's theme will be focussed on Woman's unique contributions to Conservation in Africa.

​Hosted by Siyafunda, the Siyafunda Slog takes place on 8th to 9th August 2026, offering an incredible opportunity to push your physical limits while directly supporting wildlife conservation.

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The Challenge

Embark on a 100 km hike along the Makalali Game Reserve’s fence line—50 km each day—testing your endurance, resilience, and commitment to conservation. An overnight rest camp, set in a scenic riverbed within the reserve, offers a welcome break to relax, refuel, and recharge under the stars.

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Make a Real Impact

More than just a physical challenge, the Siyafunda Slog is a fundraising journey. Participants are encouraged to raise donations by reaching out to their networks, shining a light on the daily challenges faced by field rangers and anti-poaching units who work tirelessly to protect South Africa’s wildlife.

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Limited Spaces – Apply Now!

The event is open to all nationalities, but spaces are limited to just 30 participants. Apply through our website to secure your spot—applicants will be selected based on their responses in the application form.

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Support a Participant

Can’t join the walk? You can still support conservation by donating through our website. Explore participant profiles to learn more about their personal motivations and fundraising goals, and help them make a difference.

• Welcome braai on the Friday night at 17:00
• Slog starts 5:30am on Sat/Sun
• Prize giving Sunday evening
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Join us for the Siyafunda Slog—challenge yourself, support a cause, and make conservation everybody’s business.

03/07/2025

Amazing Makalali...

26/06/2025

Thank you all for an amazing Slog 2025..... Donations have reached R240k which is an amazing amount.. Will keep you all updated on what we use it for... Hope to see you in 2026.
Thanks to: .sa

05/06/2025

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Hi All, our extreme distance fundraiser is around the corner, why not everyone be crazy and donate R10 or more, instead of clicking the "LIKE" button..https://www.siyafundaconservation.com/slog
https://paystack.shop/pay/slogdonation

10/04/2025

Giraffes in the mist.

20/03/2025

Somewhere under the rainbow

26/11/2024

Big bull elephant in musth coming down the road towards us, luckily he chose to step off first.

02/08/2024

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14/06/2023

Jobs halt camp and Siyafunda are privileged to play a part in this awesome production.

After almost a year of development, it brings me great pride to announce my documentary directorial debut- "Call of the Wild".
The documentary will premiere on 25 August 2023 at the prestigious Silwerskermfees in one of the six coveted spots for original documentaries. This is the first year documentaries will be featured on the blue carpet, and I am so lucky to share this incredible platform with 5 other esteemed documentary film-makers (many of whom are titans of industry).
How do you experience an African sunset or describe the wealth of animals, plants, birds and landscapes of the bush if you are born blind? "Call of the Wild" explores this question by taking Anika Barnard –a young visually impaired girl with a remarkable knack for language and bird calls- on the first ever documented safari for the blind. Designed by soundscape specialists Derek Solomon and Sarah Solomon, this incredible sound safari experience, filmed for both able-sighted and blind viewers, will make you listen to the sounds of the African bush as if hearing it for the first time.
The documentary also features birding extraordinaire Daniel Keith Danckwerts, with beautiful music provided by Daniel Keith Geddes- because everyone knows two Daniel Keiths are better than one.
After 11 years of writing musicals, its been wonderful to flex my journalistic muscles again- using this method of storytelling with a very theatrical flare. Due to the subject matter, this documentary is uniquely designed as either a visual or audial experience- a great challenge indeed, as its equally important to showcase the grandeur of the African Wild both in visual scale and in enormously rich sound.
In order to realise this technical undertaking, you need a brilliant crew. I was extraordinarily lucky to work with the abundantly talented Dean Hibbert, Renier Van Niekerk, Nate Shoof, Ben-Nathan Ras, Ryno De Weerdt, Kerry Waldorf and De Wyk Pretorius who showcase such beautiful craft in bringing this vision to life.
We were also extremely lucky to facilitate this special experience with Mike At Siyafunda at his untouched guide training camp in the greater Makalali Reserve. The richness and diversity in this reserve provided us with a cinematic backdrop like no other!
Thank you to our sponsors at Oryx Trailer Rentals for equipping us for our rugged adventure, and thank you to the team at IdeaCandy and Silwerskermfees for this once in a lifetime opportunity, and for trusting me throughout!
Lastly, I cannot wait for you to meet my breathtaking leading lady- Anika's story is altogether sad, remarkable, inspirational and beautiful. The opportunity to experience this all with her was one of the most gratifying and emotional processes, and it was such an honour to be able to work with her and her delightful family!
All thats left to say is: Are you listening carefully?
For more information visit https://silwerskermfees.co.za/film/?2023/call_of_the_wild

29/05/2023

27/05/2023

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