THE GENADE FAMILY

After retiring from the South African Defense Force, Johan Genade with the Genade family relocated to Uganda in 2007. Shortly after arrival in Uganda, Angie Genade was awarded the position of Executive Director of Rhino Fund Uganda after which the Genade family set out fully committed to turn Rhino Fund Uganda into a world renowned Rhino Conservation project.

In January 2010 Johan Genade and Joseph Charles Roy (the owner of the land) entered into a concession agreement of 25 years. In February 2011, Johan with his two sons Nico and Duan set out to construct Amuka Safari Lodge with the mission of making Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary a must-see destination in Uganda with comfortable client lodging. After 18 months of blood, sweat and tears, the initial construction of Amuka Safari Lodge which consisted of 2 tented units and a small tented bar was complete. Sadly, this construction was a failure due to substandard materials supplied and after attempting to rebuild twice, it was clear that the tented lodge construction had completely failed and could not be offered as accommodations to clients. In 2013 after securing financing, the construction of a brick lodge ensued and Amuka lodge as it stands today was created, completed and open to clients in March 2014.

On 16th March 2016, Amuka Safari Lodge as well as Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary suffered a dire loss with the passing of Johan Genade after having lost his 2 year battle with prostate cancer.

The Amuka Lodge staff are all doing a sterling job making sure that Amuka Lodge lives up to its reputation of providing service excellence.

 

 

In Loving Memory

Johan Genade – Founder Amuka Lodge

1962 - 2016