Fundraising Auction

The primary goal is to generate essential revenue to support FOWM’s core conservation mission: sustainable wildlife management in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Funds are specifically focused on covering the significant cost of specialized equipment and tools, such as vehicles, capturing crates, and field gear, vital for wildlife operations, rescues, and population management.

To participate, you must first register on the auction platform to obtain a unique bidder number. Once registered, you can browse all available lots and place your bids during the designated auction period.

The prizes are high-value donations grouped into experiences and essential goods. Examples include luxury safari stays (Tintswalo Safari Lodge, Nkorho Bush Lodge), specialized gear (Nikon Monarch M5 binoculars), unique wildlife experiences (Care for Wild Rhino Interaction), adventure tickets (The Gorge Graskop), and dining vouchers (Mozambik Restaurant).

The platform operates in real-time. You place a bid, and if another bidder surpasses your offer, you will receive an immediate notification (via the site or email) allowing you to quickly place a new, higher bid until the lot closes.

The highest bidder is immediately confirmed as the winner once the lot closes. You will then receive an an email with a PayFast link to complete payment. You must complete the payment in full to finalize the purchase.

Please refer to the auction platform’s checkout process for accepted payment methods. Typically, online auctions accept major credit/debit cards and sometimes EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer).

No. All prizes are generous donations made specifically for this fundraiser and are not transferable, nor can they be exchanged for cash or sold outside of the auction.

Yes, for safari stays. High-value accommodation prizes (like the ones from Tintswalo and Nkorho) often exclude mandatory third-party fees, such as Conservation Levies, Sabi Sands Gate Entrance Fees, and often all premium beverages/alcohol. These fees must be paid directly to the lodge upon arrival or departure.

The FOWM organization will facilitate the handover of your prize. This may involve:

• Vouchers/Tickets: Digital delivery or collection arranged via the relevant FOWM representative.

• Accommodation/Experiences: You will be put in contact with the relevant lodge or coordinator (e.g., Gait Jan. or Tony F.) to book your dates.

• Physical Goods: Collection or courier arrangements (shipping fees may be extra).

Yes. All accommodation stays are subject to availability and typically have blackout dates during peak season, long weekends, and the entire festive period (mid-December to mid-January). You must book your stay with the lodge well in advance.

Yes. Should your prize be a physical item (like the Nikon binoculars), the winning bidder is responsible for arranging either:

1. Direct collection from the designated FOWM representative.

2. All courier fees associated with shipping that item to your desired address. FOWM will help coordinate the logistics, but the cost will be settled by the winner.