Phinda Camera Trap Survey 2024
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Wildlife Research And Management
Articles, news and blogs all about wildlife research and management experiences in Africa
Interesting facts on African wild dogs (Infographic)
Learn more about wild dog conservation in their natural habitat with an unforgettable on the ground experience here at ACE.
Pangolins: conservation on all scales
It’s unlikely you would have ever seen a pangolin as they are by far the rarest and most elusive of mammals, and we have it on good authority their pee tastes like ants!
Rescue, raise, rehabilitate and release
The Golola Rhino Orphanage and Rehabilitation Centre is the world’s first dedicated rhino orphanage. Their mission is to ensure the species survive. Read Lonely Planet's article about the Rhino Orphanage here.
Discovering one of Africa's last true wildernesses
National Geographic featured our Okavango Wilderness Project - discover the beauty of Botswana in the rainy season, and learn how you can assist the overall conservation efforts in this area.
Africa Geographic's top 7 Places to see leopards in Africa
Greater Kruger National Park and the Okavango Delta feature on the list, both where we have conservation projects!
Africa Geographic's top 6 places to see wild dogs in Africa
We have two projects in Africa Geographic's top six best places to see African wild dogs.
Lion behaviour for photographers
Dr Christiaan Winterbach offers his advice for professional and amateur photographers in order to capture the best wildlife photo.
Our experience with Animal Planet's Vet Gone Wild
Animal Planet and Dr. Chris Brown visited our Phinda Wildlife Research Project for the latest Vet Gone Wild episode.
Conserving African giraffes is a tall order - here's how you can help
Learn more about the threats to the African Giraffe and how you can help them on the Okavango Wilderness Experience.
The Greater Kruger National Park - the importance of large ecosystem conservation in Africa
Learn about the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park - a join of the Greater Kruger in South Africa, and National Parks in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Protecting painted wolves in southern Africa
Wild dogs are the most endangered carnivore species in southern Africa - discover how you can help with their conservation.
Elephant conservation in Botswana
Illegal wildlife poaching is on the rise in Botswana – a frightening development in a country seen as one of Africa’s greatest conservation success stories.
Getting involved in the race to save the rhino
Learn more about the two-part placement available as part of the ACE Rhino Conservation Experience.
Travellers' Stories: how a lion's roar set me free
Read all about Sonia's ACE trip as she visited four different conservation projects across 12 weeks.
Amazing African elephant facts to keep under your trunk (Infographic)
Learn the top most interesting facts about the elephant, and discover how you can help towards conservation efforts in Botswana.
Rhino fact file
Learn the top facts about rhinos and how you can contribute to the overall conservation effort.
When it's not just the thought that counts
Discover what makes a conservation project good, what a good conservation traveller looks like, and which projects you should choose to support.
Animal Mums
Did you know the Phinda Wildlife Research Project featured in a recent ITV series?
Heeding the call - reflections from the Game Ranger's Course
Thinking about embarking on our Game Ranger Course? Take a look at this incredible account from a previous ACE volunteer.
Hanchi reflections
Lucy Marris talks about her experience on the Hanchi Conservation Experience Project, and how the best view is from horseback.
Mofemedi reflections
Lucy Morris gives her in-depth account of seeking a rhino Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Knowing the difference between a lion track and a cheetah's
Gary and Matt Franklin had an incredible two week experience on the Game Ranger Guide Course.
Will hyenas get the last laugh?
Hyenas are rarely the favourites, but this is why they absolutely should be!
Spending the night with an elephant...
Charlie Wheeler shares his tale of volunteering at Tuli, Botswana.
Fall in love with Africa - just one side effect of ACE volunteering
Sharon Ringel, ACE volunteer, takes us through her journey at Phinda Wildlife Research Project.
Mofemedi rhino recovery reports
Read about Marc and Peggy Faucher's rhino conservation journey.
Behind the scenes as a researcher in Africa
Karyn spent an incredible six weeks at Phinda Private Game Reserve, volunteering through ACE. You can read her story here.
Bistro to Bush - a winning ticket...
Read Simone's account of the Game Ranger Experience after she won a free place!
Phinda was pure heaven...
Christina Cooper, a returning ACE volunteer, shares her experience of Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre and Phinda Private Game Reserve.
Wildlife conservation at Hanchi
It's been an exciting couple of months at the Hanchi Conservation Project - read the latest news today.
Catch of the day
What have the staff and ACE volunteers of the Game Capture Experience been up to recently? Why not take a look?
Interfering with Nature or Vital Conservation?
Learn all about The Phinda Wildlife Research Project, an area formerly depleted in wildlife now home to dynamic populations.
Living the dream!
Read how two ACE volunteers landed their dream job after volunteering with us!
Shimongwe volunteers Amy and Allison get up close to cheetah!
ACE volunteers at the Shimongwe Veterinary Experience join in the day-to-day activities of a wildlife veterinarian in the field.
Moloko, ACE's sponsored volunteer, shares her diary entries from Zingela
Read the diary of Molokai and her ACE adventures.
Introducing Hanchi Conservation Project's Herd
Meet the horses that are part of the crew at the Hanchi Conservation Project, here at ACE.
How to fundraise over one thousand pounds for your conservation placement!
Learn how Jenni Cowan began her fundraising for a five month conservation placement with ACE.
Herds of elephants migrate past the volunteer camp at Tuli
Silvia Russenberger experienced a truly rare wildlife sighting – even the staff at Tuli had not seen these animals in over five years...
ACE's 10th birthday course competition winner
Emma-Louise Cooper was very lucky to win a free Game Ranger Course, to celebrate ACE's tenth birthday.
White and black rhino success at Phinda!
Did you know our Phinda Wildlife Research Project has the highest numbers of protected black and white rhino in the world?
Story of my sabbatical in the bush
Stuart had an incredible sabbatical in the bush, including going on a Game Ranger Course with ACE.
Game monitoring at Hanchi
Read ACE volunteer Charlie's account of game monitoring over two days.
Amazing leopard sighting!
Andy, Oli, Dave, Will, Jenny and Heather share their incredible experience with you.
Elephant close-encounters on the ranger courses
Interested in the Game Ranger Course? Take a quick look at this ACE volunteer's experience.
Hands-on work with Game Capture and Relocation
Read about a typical day with the Game Capture and Relocation Team at African Conservation Experience.
International research at Tuli
Read a stakeholder review of the Limpopo-Shashe Transfrontier Conservation Area, southern Africa, as a tool to promote and improve adaptive management.
Elephants in the night!
Johann Lombard, professional guide and training officer, talks about an unforgettable sleep out on the Game Ranger Course.