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

Gekco hosts invasive species workshop

Gekco hosts invasive species workshop

BEAULIEU – On 30 October Gekco held a free workshop with government authorities on invasive species for residents to learn what they can do about the issue. November 9, 2019 | Robyn Kirk | Midrand...

Kyalami’s newest resident

Kyalami’s newest resident

Kyalami’s newest resident KYALAMI – Anton van Niekerk of the Greater Kyalami Conservancy (Gekco) writes about the newest resident in Kyalami, a yellow mongoose. September 6, 2019 | Content Provided...

Gekco talks wetlands at AGM

Gekco talks wetlands at AGM

Gekco talks wetlands at AGM BEAULIEU – The Greater Kyalami Conservancy hosted its annual general meeting on 5 June. June 18, 2019 | Andrei van Wyk | Fourways Review Managing director of Naledi Ya...

Saving the Kaalfontein Wetland

Saving the Kaalfontein Wetland

Saving the Kaalfontein Wetland 13 December 2018 | by Willem Snyman | Hennops Blue Last hope to save what's left of the Kaalfontein wetland - one of the strong fountain sources of the Hennops River....