Every year on March 3rd, the world comes together to celebrate World Wildlife Day, a day dedicated to appreciating the incredible diversity of wildlife that enriches our planet. This year, the theme for World Wildlife Day 2025 is “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.” It highlights the crucial role of sustainable financing in ensuring the survival of wildlife and their habitats.
World Wildlife Day isn’t just a celebration; it’s a reminder of the importance of wildlife for our planet and our own lives. From pollinating plants to maintaining ecosystems, wild animals and plants are essential to the health of our environment. Beyond their ecological role, they are deeply connected to our cultures, economies, and overall well-being.
Located near White River in Mpumalanga, Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate is a 765-hectare residential wildlife estate where nature and modern living exist in harmony. With 90% of the land remaining untouched, Likweti offers a rare opportunity to live among free-roaming wildlife, including giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest, kudu, and nyala. More than 250 bird species add to the estate’s rich biodiversity, making it a haven for nature lovers. Here, residents don’t just admire the beauty of the bushveld—they become part of it, experiencing the freedom of wide-open spaces and the privilege of coexisting with wildlife in a protected environment.
As we celebrate World Wildlife Day 2025, it’s a time to reflect on the vital role wildlife plays in our world and the responsibility we have to protect it. At Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate, conservation isn’t just an idea, it’s a way of life. By preserving vast natural spaces and allowing wildlife to roam freely, the estate proves that responsible development and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. Living here means embracing a future where people and nature thrive together, ensuring that the beauty of the Lowveld bushveld remains for generations to come.
Visit the official World Wildlife Day website here.
