At Project Extreme, we believe in the transformative power of education, cultural understanding, and dedicated conservation efforts. Our core purpose is to foster sustainable growth and empowerment within the !Xun and Khwe Communities, an ancient and resilient people of Southern Africa.
Our Vision is to uplift the !Xun and Khwe Community through the unique integration of international missionary training. We aim to create a synergy where traditional knowledge meets global understanding, leading to holistic community development and individual flourishing.
Empowering Conservation Leaders: We are committed to yielding qualified San Game Rangers who will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our precious ecosystems. These rangers will be equipped to uphold the missions and visions of their conservation areas, becoming guardians of the natural world.
Community Upliftment: Beyond conservation, we strive to yield San males who are empowered to uplift other community members and contribute positively to the unique lifestyle of the community in Platfontein. We believe in nurturing leadership from within.
Bridging Cultures Through Understanding: Project Extreme provides an invaluable opportunity for foreign missionary students to delve into the rich history of conservation and related issues in Southern Africa. They will gain insight into the practices of international conservation bodies worldwide, fostering a global perspective on environmental challenges.
Honoring Indigenous Heritage: A crucial aspect of our mission is to enable foreign missionary students to understand and appreciate the San people in Southern Africa as the oldest indigenous people of Africa. This deep cultural immersion fosters respect, empathy, and a profound appreciation for their ancient heritage and wisdom. Project Extreme is more than just a program; it's a commitment to a future where indigenous communities thrive, natural environments are protected, and understanding bridges cultures across the globe.
To uplift the !Xun and Khwe Community with the help of integrated international missionary training.
To yield a qualified San Game Ranger that will be able to assist in the maintenance of the ecosystem’s integrity in line with the missions and visions of their conservation area.
To yield a San male that will be able to help to uplift other community members and to contribute to the lifestyle of the community in Platfontein.
To enable the foreign missionary student to understand the history of conservation and related issues in Southern Africa and International Conservation Bodies actively practicing conservation across the world.
To enable the foreign missionary student to understand the San people in Southern Africa as the oldest indigenous people of Africa.
Target Market: International Christian gap year students And/or proposed missionaries. ( 18–25 years old).
Objective: Objective: Deliver world-class field guiding and conservation training to equip students with practical experience for in-field missionary work
Filed Ranger Certification (or equivalent)
Wilderness Survival & Navigation
Hospitality & Lodge Operations
Animal Behaviour & Wildlife Ecology
Survival Skills
Cross-Cultural Leadership with San Bushmen Elders.
First Aid Response
Target: 200 San men over 5 years
Objective: Empower and professionally qualify San individuals to lead sustainable lives and careers
Life Skills & Leadership Development
Livestock Shepherd Training
Hospitality & Lodge Operations
Field Ranger Qualification
Personal Purpose & Growth Coaching
Basic bushcraft & wilderness survival
Communication & teamwork
Livestock management techniques
Introduction to ecology and conservation
Community leadership & mentorship development
Outreach Program
June to September
February to May
October to December
February to May
October to December
The School of the Conqueror is a
non-profit organisation (Reg no.
2017/084416/08) founded by
Watchmen Missionary.
Deliver world-class field guiding and conservation training while providing
cross-cultural experiences and missionary outreach opportunities.