Bona Bona Wildlife

Premium wildlife genetics with a purpose. Conservation, community and sustainable long-term value.

Bona Bona Wildlife is a proudly South African agricultural enterprise rooted in family, land and legacy. We breed superior wildlife with verified super genetics and veld-based resilience. Our animals are nurtured in their natural habitat and in our sustainable breeding processes we combine science, care and tradition. We empower people from our community through job creation, education and shared purpose. And we steward the land for future generations. Our Circle of Conservation unites wildlife breeding, ethical hunting and eco-tourism into one regenerative model. At Bona Bona, success is measured not only by sales and auction lots but by a commitment to family values, friendship, thriving herds, best-of-breed genetics, empowered communities and flourishing natural landscapes.

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BONA BONA WILDLIFE FAQs

What makes Bona Bona Wildlife unique?
We combine wildlife breeding, ethical hunting, eco-tourism and community upliftment into one sustainable model called our Circle of Conservation.

Which species do you breed?
We specialise in sable, buffalo, wildebeest, oryx and eland, with proven bloodlines and DNA-verified pedigrees.

What is the Platinum Auction?
Our annual Platinum Auction takes place in late March on the N12 near Klerksdorp. It showcases elite wildlife genetics and offers a full weekend of hospitality and networking.

Can families attend the auction?
Yes. Families are welcome to enjoy the lodge, spa, meals and activities during the auction weekend.

Where are you based?
Our headquarters are at Bona Bona Game Lodge in the North West, with additional operations in Limpopo and the Kalahari.

Do you provide pedigree data?
Yes. Every lot comes with DNA parentage, horn measurements and full breeding records.

How does tourism support conservation?
Every stay at Bona Bona Game Lodge directly contributes to wildlife conservation and community upliftment.

Who can I contact?

  • Wildlife breeding: Pieter Ernst Jnr | 082 925 3662 | ernstpf@gmail.com
  • Wildlife & auction admin: Tarryn van der Berg | 082 769 4101 | developments@bonabona.co.za

What is Bona Bona Wildlife?
Bona Bona Wildlife is a South African agricultural enterprise specialising in premium wildlife genetics, ethical hunting, eco-tourism and community upliftment. Our Circle of Conservation unites breeding, hunting, tourism and social development into a sustainable model.

Where is Bona Bona Wildlife located?
Our headquarters are at Bona Bona Game Lodge near Klerksdorp in the North West. We also operate in Limpopo (Marakeli near Thabazimbi), the Green Kalahari (Putpan near Vryburg) and the Kalahari (Springputs near Askham).

What makes Bona Bona Wildlife different?
Integration. We combine wildlife breeding, ethical hunting, eco-tourism and community upliftment into one regenerative system. This ensures balance between genetics, conservation, people and long-term value.