The Makuleke tribe has transformed their ancestral lands in Kruger National Park into a successful ecotourism site.

This initiative has promoted conservation while providing economic benefits, post-apartheid displacement.

The tribe operates tourist accommodations, creating jobs for over 110 members.

Local involvement in tourism is highlighted as a strategy to deter poaching.

The once notorious smuggling area, Crooks Corner, is now a scenic attraction featuring the Limpopo River and Baobab trees.

The tribe's venture is exemplified as a blueprint for balancing sustainable conservation with economic progress.