Wangarĩ Maathai was a Kenyan activist who founded the Green Belt Movement, promoting tree planting, environmental conservation, and women's rights. As the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.

Wayne Lotter was a dedicated advocate for wildlife conservation from South Africa. He played a pivotal role in establishing the PAMS Foundation, a non-profit conservation organization situated in Tanzania, and also held the position of Vice President at the International Ranger Federation.

George Alexander Graham Adamson, known as Baba ya Simba -Father of Lions, was a renowned wildlife conservationist. His story with wife Joy, depicted in "Born Free" book and film, centred around raising and releasing orphaned lioness Elsa, inspiring multiple movies.

Friederike Victoria "Joy" Adamson was a naturalist, artist, and writer renowned for her memoir "Born Free", chronicling her journey raising a lion cub named Elsa.

Dame Daphne Marjorie Sheldrick, was a Kenyan of British descent, author, conservationist and expert in animal husbandry, particularly the raising and reintegrating of orphaned elephants into the wild for over 30 years.

Ian Cedric Audley Player was a outstanding South African conservationist known for his instrumental role in establishing protected areas and rescuing the white rhino from extinction through Operation Rhino.

Magqubu Ntombela, grew up in Zululand, learning traditional skills and conservation practices. Over his lifetime, he played a pivotal role in KwaZulu-Natal's wildlife conservation, collaborating with Dr. Ian Player and co-founding the Wilderness Foundation.