Swaziland Game Reserve Project
This project aims to develop, protect and help manage the game reserves in the Lubombo Conservancy, Swaziland.
History
Quest began working in Swaziland in 2000, with the support of King Mswati II, the Reilly family and the Swaziland Government. Since then the project has worked with the four main reserves (private, government and community run) that constitute the Lubombo Conservancy, helping them to work together towards the shared goal of conservation in Swaziland. Objectives
To improve the infrastructure and help with the management of the game reserves of the northern Lubombo Conservancy whilst developing relationships with the local communities, so that these important conservation areas and their wildlife can be preserved for the use of future generations. Achievements
Construction of:- three schools
- 2 Environmental Education Centres and design/production of relevant resources
- two food distribution kitchens
- 2 bird hides
- 2 picnic sites
- rabbit and chicken breeding hutches
- 2 pit latrines
- Approx. 20,000 man hours of scientific survey work
- Renovation of 5 classrooms, 2 plant nurseries, an environmental education centre and a kitchen; Initiation of eco-friendly water recycling project
- Production of 100s of tourist information boards and signs produced, as well as leaflets and maps for 3 reserves
- Creation of interactive educational trail and activity trails
- Over 100 kilometres of trails cut, marked and mapped
- Over 100 kilometres of fences checked and repaired
- Donation of specialist equipment including GPS, cameras, binoculars, books and software, as well as beds, cooking equipment and furniture
- Training courses provided in Ornithology and IT.
Future Plans
The long term goal is to work on cross conservancy projects to help towards bringing down the fences within the reserves in Swaziland. Quest will work in partnership with the Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area and the internationally recognised Peace Parks Foundation to work towards the creation of a wildlife corridor that spans international boundaries. 
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