Wildlife Blogs
Through our friends at WildlifeDirect, you can get first-hand insights about the work of game rangers and conservationists throughout Africa and donate directly to their projects. Please have a read of the following wildlife and conservation blogs - you can subscribe to them for regular updates, donate to their funds and share the blogs with your friends and colleagues. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Botswana
Okavango Carnivore Conservation
Conservation of large carnivores in the Okavango Delta.
Elephants of BotswanaThe Elephant Research Project in the Okavango Delta.
Cameroon
Limbe Wildlife Centre, Cameroon
Rescue and rehabilitation of endangered wildlife in Cameroon.
Congo DRC
Art For GorillasCreating a connection between people and mountain gorillas in the Congo.
AtamatoGuarding the last hippos from armed militia in the isolated and beautiful Ishango.
Preserving bonobos in the Lukuru Project area and Salonga National Park.
Biodiveristy conservation in Virunga National Park.
Elie MundimaJoin the Commander of the Congo Rangers to protect wildlife and sponsor his men.
Ending CharcoalProtecting Gorillas by finding alternatives to forest destruction for Charcoal.
Godefroid WambaleSaving trans-boundary wildlife, including the Rwenzori chimps, in eastern DRC.
Gorilla DoctorsA team-oriented one-health approach to mountain gorilla vet care.
Gorilla ProtectionLast line of defence for the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in Congo.
J.A.C.K.A refuge center for orphan chimpanzees in Katanga, DR Congo.
Joseph AlomaProtecting endangered animals from poachers and rebels in Virunga.
Lola Ya BonoboA sanctuary for orphan bonobos, founded by Claudine Andre.
Manioc ValleyJoin the fight to protect endangered animals with WildlifeDirect.
Okapi ReserveWorking with the Mbuti Pygmies to protect the endemic Okapi in Epulu.
Rob MuirSafeguarding the habitat of the Mountain Gorillas in the volcanic Mikeno Sector, Virunga.
LomamiThe first biological expedition in Tshuapa, Lomami and Lualaba in the DRC.
TshiaberimuProtecting the small population of lowland gorillas on Mount Tshiaberimu.
Virunga Youth AllianceBringing Young People and Conservation together through sports.
Kenya
Albertine Rift BirdsProtecting habitats for conservation of birds and sustainable livelihoods in Rwanda.
Amboseli ElephantsEnsuring the conservation and welfare of Africa’s elephants.
ASSETSEngaging local communities in conservation through secondary school scholarships.
Cheetah ConservationCCF protect the only 12,000 wild cheetahs remaining in the world.
Colobus TrustSecuring the future of the Angolan Colobus Monkey in the coastal forests of Kenya.
David NgalaFighting to save one of Africa’s most important forests for bird conservation.
Dudu DiariesBugs bugs bugs. Everything you need to know to save amazing bugs.
Elephant VoicesElephant communication is a voice for conservation.
Ewaso LionsPreserving lions, landscapes and livelihoods in the Ewaso ecosystem, Northern Kenya.
Filming WildLiving wild, filming wild: producing conservation films in African languages.
Giraffe SanctuaryCommunity managed giraffe sanctuary in north eastern Kenya.
GVI KenyaResearch and community conservation to protect Kenya’s dolphins and coastal forests.
Kilimanjaro LionKilimanjaro Lion Conservation Project Lamu Marine Conservation.
Lamu Marine ConservationA blog from the Lamu Marine Conservation project in Kenya.
Lion GuardiansMaasai murran and Lion Guardian, working to save the lions of Maasailand.
LorikaStrengthening Maasai communities in Kenya to face challenges of a changing world.
Maasai WildlandsLinking livelihoods to the protection of Maasai wildlands and wildlife.
Mara VetIntegrating community veterinary work with wildlife conservation in the Masai Mara.
Mara TriangleAnti-poaching patrols, anti-animal harassment and environment protection in Masai Mara.
The Bill Woodley Mount Kenya Trust works to protect this unique montane ecosystem.
Movanga TriangleCross-border species protection and community marine resources conservation.
Ngong ForestProtection and conservation of the only indigenous forest within the Nairobi city centre.
Northern Rangelands TrustCommunity led wildlife conservation in Kenya.
Ol LentilleMaasai owned conservation tourism and community development in Northern Laikipia.
Ol PejetaConserving the largest black rhino population found anywhere in the world.
Samburu MonkeysDiscovering new monkeys in isolated forests.
Saving Kenya’s ForestsConserving and protecting the future of all the forests in Kenya.
Saving SnakesProtecting and conserving snakes in Kenya.
Saving StripesConserving the world’s most endangered zebra.
Sea Turtle SurvivalAll inclusive framework for conservation of sea turtles in Kenya.
Simon ThomsettA conservation project focusing on captive breeding and rehabilitation of raptors.
Steve ChengeFollow the work of vet Dr Steve Chenge, healing and protecting Kenyan wildlife.
The Milgis TrustConserving the Milgis Ecosystem in Northern Kenya.
The Water HoleCampaigns of the East African Wildlife Society.
TumarenLions, Rhinos, Elephants, Primates and the Pygmy Falcon in Laikipia.
Watamu Turtle WatchProtecting Sea Turtles and the Local Marine Environment.
Whale SharksConserving the future of whale sharks off the coast of East Kenya.
Wildlife Clubs of KenyaThe longest school-based conservation program in Africa.
South Africa
Crane ManiaAn organisation dedicated to cranes, the environment and its inhabitants.
Limpopo Valley CarnivoresCarnivore conservation in a southern African Trans-Frontier Conservation Area.
Tanzania
OltukaiEcosystem protection in Oltukai Conservancy, Tanzania.
Pemba Flying FoxConserving Pemba Islands Flying Fox and indigenous forest habitats.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe SevenSaving 7 unusual species - pangolins, servals, aardwolves and more.
Zimbabwe Wild DogsAfrican wild dog conservation in Zimbabwe.