African Wildlife Charity & Conservation Blog

May 23, 2026

The Effect of an Electric Conservation Fence on Vegetation Structure in the Western Serengeti

The Effect of an Electric Conservation Fence on Vegetation Structure in the Western Serengeti Authors: Michael Honorati Kimaro, Kristen Denninger Snyder, Milenka Ishasha Sloots, Walter Di Nicola, Noel Latiaeli Mbise, Victor Alexander Kakengi, Emmilian Peter Mayemba, Han Olff Abstract Growing human populations near protected area boundaries intensify human–wildlife conflicts and promote illegal livestock incursions....

May 23, 2026

From DNA to Survival: How Genomics Is Revolutionizing Conservation

From DNA to Survival: How Genomics Is Revolutionizing Conservation On the vast plains of the western Serengeti, millions of wildebeest surge across the grasslands. Elephants follow ancient migration routes etched into deep memory, while lions scan the...

May 20, 2026

Conservation Fencing in Western Serengeti Shows Benefits and Trade-Offs

Conservation Fencing in Western Serengeti Shows Benefits and Trade-Offs A new study published in Ecology and Evolution finds that conservation fencing in the western Serengeti has reduced human–wildlife conflict and improved agricultural productivity, while also introducing new land-use...

May 6, 2026

A Global Community for Impact

At the end of March, a group of our supporters gathered in Palm Beach for a remarkable evening that brought together art, conservation, and philanthropy. Hosted around a striking photographic exhibition by David Yarrow, the event raised vital funds for...

April 30, 2026

Gorongosa’s MA Students visit Karingani

A recent collaboration between Karingani Game Reserve and Gorongosa National Park offers a compelling example of how this gap can be addressed. As part of a structured learning exchange, graduates from the Gorongosa Master’s Programme in Conservation Biology (Mozambique’s first...

April 30, 2026

Restoring Balance at Massingir: Community Action, Science, and the Fight Against Ghost Nets

Along the southern edge of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, the waters of Massingir Dam sustain both people and wildlife in one of southern Africa’s most climate-vulnerable landscapes. For communities living around the dam, fisheries are not just a...

April 10, 2026

Walking for Wildlife

Walking for Wildlife Before the sun rises over the plains of Grumeti in the western Serengeti, Amos Kisako begins his patrol. There are no roads where he walks, only faint animal tracks pressed into the ground. Every...

March 16, 2026

Why Environmental Education Matters for the Future of the Serengeti Ecosystem

Why Environmental Education Matters for the Future of the Serengeti Ecosystem When 17-year-old Ludala arrived at the Environmental Education Center (EEC) for the first time, he expected to learn about wildlife and nature. Growing up in a...

February 15, 2026

The Conservation Work You Rarely See

The Conservation Work You Rarely See When people picture wildlife conservation, they often imagine tracking elephants, collaring lions, or dramatic rescues in the wild. But some of the most important conservation work starts with something far less...

February 14, 2026

Breeding population status and nesting preferences of the White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus in western Serengeti, northern Tanzania

Breeding population status and nesting preferences of the White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus in western Serengeti, northern Tanzania AUTHORS Vainess Laizer, Peter S Goodman, Noel Mbise, Claire Bracebridge, Kate Tiedeman, Corrine J Kendall, Robert Byamungu, Shombe N Hassan, and...

January 16, 2026

Renewal in the Wild

Renewal in the Wild January is often seen as a time of renewal, a chance to set intentions and look ahead. For the Grumeti Fund, renewal takes on a deeper meaning: restoring life to animals harmed by...

December 15, 2025

From The Serengeti, with Love

From The Serengeti, with Love As we begin to wrap up 2025, we are proud of everything that we have achieved together. This year, we welcomed 52 new rangers, rescued 27 animals from wire snares, empowered over...

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