WELCOME TO
GREATER KYALAMI CONSERVANCY
Dedicated to Biodiversity in Kyalami
Located on the northern boundary of Johannesburg, this area is a vital green belt loved by outdoor enthusiasts and home to threatened wildlife.
The Conservancy advocates for sustainable environmental practices that give all a natural space to exist – be they human, animal or insect.
What We Do
Education
Programs, events and resources for environmental management
Biodiversity
Projects and species lists for biodiversity in the Kyalami area
Sustainable Development
Legislation, policy inputs and public participation
GEKCO in the Press
Champions Honoured With 7 International Awards at the 2026 World Urban Parks Symposium in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Thapelo Amad, celebrates the awarding of six African regional honours in the prestigious 2026 World Urban Parks Awards Programme, to the City of Johannesburg.
The Endangered African Grass owls
Simply Birding Africa interview with Anton van Niekerk
METRO MATTERS: Behind Joburg’s rubbish crisis
From rapidly filling landfills and an ageing fleet to R170m spent on illegal dumping each year, Pikitup is facing a severe service delivery squeeze. Here is how Johannesburg’s growing waste crisis is threatening both the city’s budget and its most fragile ecosystems.
Gekco leads the charge in wetland conservation and education
The local community came together to celebrate World Wetland Day in Kyalami, where participants were able to find out what’s being done to protect these vital ecosystems, and why they’re crucial for our future.