ABOUT
We guide people into wild places to reconnect with nature, themselves, and each other.
About Us
Wild Life Foundation
At Wild Life Foundation, we believe in the intrinsic value of the natural world, and its power to nourish both people and the planet. It is our objective to help protect and preserve wilderness areas that are now so rare and so precious through:
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Carefully facilitated wilderness trails as intentional journeys of discovery—spaces where people can step away from distraction, reconnect with themselves, and experience the quiet clarity that wild places offer. Through these guided encounters, we help individuals find a deeper sense of self, perspective, and humility. In learning to listen to the land and to themselves, participants come to understand why these places matter and why they must be protected.
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Projects dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural world, while recognising that wild places do not exist in isolation. Our work actively acknowledges and supports the vital relationship local communities have with these landscapes, honouring their knowledge, stewardship, and shared responsibility in caring for the places they call home.
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The development of a guide training school rooted in the philosophy that we are custodians of the wilderness. Where training goes beyond the acquisition of essential technical knowledge to cultivate a deep understanding of our responsibility to protect, respect, and steward wild places for future generations.
Wilderness Guide & Facilitator
Janet Frangs
Since 2010, Janet has dedicated her life to guiding others into the heart of the wild. With years of experience leading trails through the Kruger National Park, private reserves, and now deep within iMfolozi and the Okavango Delta, Botswana, she brings both skill and spirit to every journey she facilitates.
As a wilderness guide and transformational facilitator, Janet creates immersive experiences that go beyond the physical landscape — journeys that awaken a deeper awareness of self, belonging, and connection. Her work bridges the ancient wisdom of the wild with modern seekers’ longing for meaning, guiding people toward inner stillness, clarity, and renewal.
For Janet, wilderness is not just a place — it is home, teacher, and sacred space. She speaks of nature as her church and has made it her life’s purpose to help others remember our shared roots — our undeniable need to be connected to the Earth, to one another, and to the greater web of life.
Through her guidance, participants are invited to rediscover their own wild essence, to listen deeply, and to walk lightly upon the land.
Founder of the Wild Life Foundation
In Memory of
Peter Raimondo
Driven by a profound passion for wilderness, Peter Raimondo founded the Wild Life Foundation in 2014 to honour the conservation legacy of Dr. Ian Player and to share the transformative power that direct experiences in nature had on his own life.
With over two decades of experience in outdoor education and wilderness leadership, Peter dedicated his life to protecting the planet’s most precious natural spaces. As a Master Guide for the Wilderness Leadership School, he led countless journeys into remote wilderness areas, guiding others toward environmental stewardship, self-discovery, and a deeper sense of belonging within the natural world.
Peter’s work extended far beyond the trail. He trained facilitators for the Wilderness Foundation, served as an executive coach with a focus on mindfulness and nature connection, and advised organisations on integrating sustainability and ecological awareness into their core values. His wilderness programs for private and corporate groups inspired a generation of leaders to reconnect with the Earth and act in service of its preservation.
Holding a degree in Philosophy, Anthropology, and Environmental and Geographical Sciences from the University of Cape Town, Peter brought both intellect and intuition to his life’s work.
Though Peter has passed, his vision continues to guide the Wild Life Foundation. His legacy endures through every program, every journey into the wild, and every moment of reconnection that the Foundation fosters.
Through this living work, Peter’s spirit and purpose remain alive — reminding us that to protect the wilderness is to protect something sacred within ourselves.