Norqain partners with Dean Schneider to raise funds and awareness for the Hakuna Mipaka Wildlife Oasis

The Wild One Hakuna Mipaka Limited Edition watch is a collaborative creation by Norqain and Dean Schneider. Limited to just 300 pieces, this timepiece boasts several bespoke features that highlight Schneider's dedication to wildlife conservation. Its colour palette, inspired by the lion King Dexter of the Hakuna Mipaka pride, combines brown and sand tones, and even integrates sand from the Hakuna Mipaka Oasis into the rubber shock absorber. Ten percent of the proceeds from each watch sale will support Schneider's conservation mission.

Schneider, 30, is a Swiss native who transitioned from a career in finance to relocate to South Africa, where he established Hakuna Mipaka Oasis, a sanctuary and rehabilitation center for wildlife. The Swahili phrase "Hakuna Mipaka" translates to "no limits," which embodies Schneider’s life philosophy. Hakuna Mipaka Oasis sits on 400 acres of land in South Africa and is home to a diverse array of species, including zebras, giraffes, leopards, and a lion pride. Operations encompass various essential aspects, such as providing food for the animals, covering veterinary expenses, supporting the costs of guards and animal keepers, maintaining the electricity supply, and conducting essential maintenance work on the camps. Schneider’s decision to keep the area closed to tourists means that his conservation efforts rely entirely on donations.