Welcome to Intaba
Intaba means ‘mountain’ in Sotho, an indigenous South African language. We are based in the small town of Tulbagh
in the Western Cape surrounded by the majestic Cape Fold Mountains. Mountains are landscape definers, natural refugia, inspiringly beautiful and have an iconic presence that provides direction to passers by. Inspired by mountains,
Intaba exists to restore nature and people.
The Intaba story
Intaba Environmental Services was established in 2012 initially as a private company, Intaba also acts as a public benefit organisation in it’s mission and vision. The founder, Johann van Biljon is a dynamic leader in the Conservation Sector and by CAPE, Wetlands Forum, Nedbank Green Award and Fynbos Forum. Intaba grew from 3 employees in the initial years, to presently just over 20 people.
Our Mission
Why do we exist?
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Capacity building and restoration of ecosystems,
communities and teams that we work with.
Our Vision
What is our desired future state?
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Restoration of ecosystems and people, where healthy
resilient ecosystems support life and where communities
and lives are restored and connected with nature.
Our Approach
We aim to make conservation practical to all people.
Partnering with people to restore nature and people’s lives.
"Johan fokus nie alleenlik op plaaslik inheemse fynbos plante nie – maar diversiteit wat in enige tuine belangrik is vir
die handhawing van n
gesonde tuin.
Ernst van Jaarsveld
Botanist
"The value of working with Intaba Environmental Services has been their commitment
and dedication to ensuring a high standard and quality
of delivery. "
Jason Mingo
Task manager, Dept.
of Environmental Affairs.
"It is amazing what we have been able to achieve a
short time."
Partick Watson
Landscape Architect
"The secret behind Johann and his team's success is that they know and love their local flora. The key to this is making time to go out and see the fynbos.
Rupert Koopman
Botanist
Testimonials