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Loskop Dam Nature Reserve Dehorning Operations 2025

Our Partners & Collaborators The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency ( MTPA) Wildlife Emergency Fund (WEF) DCM Surfaces Hope for Wildlife Helicopter Services Friends of Wildlife Management (FOWM) wildlifevets.com  Photography and videography: Wiki West Loskop Dam Nature Reserve Dehorning Operations 2025 At the start of September 2025, WeWild Africa teamed up with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) and the Wildlife Emergency Fund (WEF) to perform maintenance dehorning on the rhino population at Loskop […]

WeWild Africa 2024 Annual Report

Welcome to the 2024 WeWild Africa Annual Report Welcome to the 2024 WeWild Africa Annual Report. Guided by our three pillars of Wildlife Rescue, Animal Rewilding, and Landscape Restoration, this report reflects on the milestones, challenges, and partnerships that shaped our year. We began 2024 by helping to complete the world’s largest vulture translocation, relocating 163 Cape and African White-backed vultures across 1,042 km without a single loss. Throughout the year, we supported projects of […]

NGO Partnership Relocates Cheetah from KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo

Our Partners & Collaborators The Fisher Foundation Wildlife Emergency Fund (WEF) Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) Abelana Game Reserve Thanda Safari Photography: Wiki West NGO Partnership Relocates Cheetah from KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo August 2025 saw a unique partnership between NGOs successfully relocate cheetahs across multiple provinces and even international borders, covering thousands of miles in just a few days. Today, we’re highlighting the Thanda-to-Abelana translocation. This collaboration brought together WeWild Africa, the Fisher Foundation, the Wildlife […]

Successful Translocation and Rewilding of Tswale the Captive Bull Elephant

Our Partners & Collaborators Conservation Solutions Friends of Wildlife Management Bellevue Forest Reserve MTPA EMS Foundation Animaltalk Africa Trust Photography: Wiki West Successful Translocation and Rewilding of Tswale the Captive Bull Elephant The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), in partnership with conservation NGO WeWild Africa, is proud to announce the successful translocation and rewilding of Tswale, a captive bull elephant, to the Bellevue Forest Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province.  Tswale, who was […]

Eight Months On: Dinokeng Rhino Rewild Translocation Follow-Up and Horn Implant

Our Partners & Collaborators African Parks Global Humane – Conservation Fund of Africa Conservation Solutions  Dinokeng Game Reserve  Eight Months On: Dinokeng Rhino Rewild Translocation Follow-Up and Horn Implant Once a rhino is translocated, the journey is far from over. Eight months ago, as part of the Rhino Rewild Initiative by African Parks, which aims to translocate 2,000 southern white rhinos to protected landscapes across Africa, our team assisted in relocating a herd to Dinokeng […]

Coordinated Response Initiated Following Unprecedented Vulture Poisonings and Fatalities in the Lowveld

Our Partners & Collaborators Wild and Free Wildlife Rehab Center VulPro Over & Above Africa WeWild Africa Coordinated Response Initiated Following Unprecedented Vulture Poisonings and Fatalities in the Lowveld In a devastating week for vultures, two mass poisoning incidents in South Africa’s Lowveld have left conservationists and wildlife lovers shocked. In Kruger National Park, 123 vultures perished after poachers tainted an elephant carcass with a toxic pesticide to hide their illegal activities. Just a few […]

SUCCESSFUL ELEPHANT RANGE EXPANSION IN THE EASTERN CAPE

Our Partners & Collaborators Fisher Foundation Longhill Reserve Asante Sana Private Game Reserve Wildlife Emergency Fund (WEF) iThemba Wildlife & Conservation Services Successful Elephant Range Expansion in the Eastern Cape On Friday, May 9th, a cohesive family unit of five elephants was translocated from the Asante Sana Game Reserve in the Karoo to the Longhill Private Reserve in the Addo Region. The operation was carried out through a collaboration among the Fisher Foundation, the Wildlife […]

Tembe to Munywana Tusker Translocation

Our Partners & Collaborators Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Tembe Elephant Park Munywana Conservancy Conservation Solutions Wildlife Emergency Fund Photography: Wiki West  Tembe to Munywana Tusker Translocation KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, March 2025 In northern Zululand, near the Mozambique border, a multi-disciplinary team races against time. The sun rises over the Indian Ocean, misty with the threat of rain—bad for the beach, perfect for moving a giant. Life in rural South Africa is slower, shaped by realities absent […]

Investment by Chantecaille Conservation Foundation (CCF) and Landmark Partnership with WeWild Africa Propel Phase I of Infrastructure Development for South Africa’s Largest Rewilding Project at Loskop Dam Nature Reserve

Our Partners & Collaborators Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency (MTPA) The Wildlife Emergency Fund The Aspinall Foundation  Investment by Chantecaille Conservation Foundation (CCF) and Landmark Partnership with WeWild Africa Propel Phase I of Infrastructure Development for South Africa’s Largest Rewilding Project at Loskop Dam Nature Reserve In 2024, the Chantecaille Conservation Foundation stepped in to provide critical support to jumpstart infrastructure upgrades at Loskop Dam. This initial investment of £1 million is being directed towards […]

Community-Led Efforts Tackle Loskop Dam’s Water Hyacinth Crisis Amid Rewilding and Expansion Initiatives

Our Partners & Collaborators Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) Loskop Irrigation Board Friends of Loskop Department of Environmental Affairs and Nature Conservation Community-Led Efforts Tackle Loskop Dam’s Water Hyacinth Crisis Amid Rewilding and Expansion Initiatives While mankind has found alternatives to almost all things we use daily, there is no replacement for fresh water. With populations ever increasing, living closer to water sources, and large amounts of fertilizer being used to feed these people, […]

A Bite Too Big: Rescue Efforts for a Giant Python at Tembe

Our Partners & Collaborators Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Snake Pharm Tembe Elephant National Park A Bite Too Big: Rescue Efforts for a Giant Python at Tembe Every conservationist faces moments when they must decide whether to intervene or let nature take its course. At Tembe Elephant Park, when a large breeding female python, a known resident at the park, was observed via webcam struggling to swallow an entire adult impala at the park’s waterhole, the team […]

Continuing the World’s Largest Rewilding Effort: Protected Area in KwaZulu-Natal Welcomes a New Herd of Southern White Rhinos

https://wewildafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/71gTol2knSlDwQybZGm0.mp4 Our Partners & Collaborators The Wildlife Emergency Fund  African Parks  Rhino Rewild DCM Surfaces Conservation Solutions  Continuing the World’s Largest Rewilding Effort: Protected Area in KwaZulu-Natal Welcomes a New Herd of Southern White Rhinos A conservation area in KwaZulu-Natal welcomed a new herd of Southern White Rhinos, as a part of the world’s largest rewilding project, African Parks’ Rhino Rewild Initiative. This ambitious initiative, aiming to rewild over 2,000 rhinos, is the most extensive […]

Saving Leopards, One Rescue at a Time: WeWild Africa Partners with Cheetah Outreach Trust

Our Partners & Collaborators Cheetah Outreach Trust Saving Leopards, One Rescue at a Time: WeWild Africa Partners with Cheetah Outreach Trust This year, WeWild Africa proudly joined forces with Cheetah Outreach Trust to address human-wildlife conflict and aid in the rescue and relocation of leopards in South Africa. Throughout 2024, our partnership resulted in multiple leopard rescues, each demonstrating the challenges and complexities of conservation work: August 2024: A male leopard was rescued from farmland […]

Rewilding 2,000 Rhinos: One Rhino at a Time

Our Partners & Collaborators Dinokeng Game Reserve Global Humane African Parks Conservation Solutions Photography & Videography: Wiki West Rewilding 2,000 Rhinos: One Rhino at a Time PRESS RELEASE Dinokeng Game Reserve in South Africa receives Southern White Rhino from African Parks’ Continent-wide Initiative to Rewild 2,000 Rhino   This is the third rhino translocation carried out this year by African Parks as part of its 10-year plan to rewild 2,000 southern white rhino into secure […]

Scaling Up: WeWild Africa Expands Its Conservation Efforts with Snake Pharm

Our Partners & Collaborators Snake Pharm Photography: Wiki West Scaling Up: WeWild Africa Expands Its Conservation Efforts with Snake Pharm Hluhluwe, South Africa – WeWild Africa is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Snake Pharm, an innovative anti-venom research facility located in KwaZulu-Natal. This collaboration represents a meaningful expansion of our conservation ethos, as we embrace work with all species, and ones that are often misunderstood yet important to Africa’s ecosystems. “Snakes are […]

Protecting Wildlife in the Heart of the City: Dehorning at Rietvlei Nature Reserve

Our Partners & Collaborators Rietvlei Nature Reserve Photography: Wiki West Protecting Wildlife in the Heart of the City: Dehorning at Rietvlei Nature Reserve Rietvlei Nature Reserve, a 4,000-hectare sanctuary nestled between Johannesburg and Pretoria, stands as a vital refuge for South Africa’s wildlife amidst one of the most densely populated regions in Southern Africa. Home to over 1,600 large mammals, including rhinos, cheetahs, zebras, and 400 bird species, its urban surroundings make it a hotspot […]

Cheetahs Return to Zambia

https://wewildafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lolelunga-MAP.mp4 Our Partners & Collaborators LoleLunga Game Ranch The Metapopulation Initiative Dinokeng Game Reserve Kuzuko Game Reserve Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre Dr. Peter Rogers from ProVet Wildlife Services Painted Dog TV Wiki West Cheetahs Return to Zambia Five cheetahs were released on LoleLunga Game Ranch (Zambia) on the 2nd of September 2024. The cheetahs were donated by Dinokeng and Kuzuko Game Reserves, well-known breeding grounds for tough, lion-savvy cheetahs that come with the additional benefit of being […]

Mammoth Translocation Effort to Rewild the Last Remaining Elephant at the Pretoria Zoo

Our Partners & Collaborators Conservation Solutions EMS Foundation Shambala Private Game Reserve CMK Crane Hire Provet Veterinary Services Mammoth Translocation Effort to Rewild the Last Remaining Elephant at the Pretoria Zoo On August 19th, 2024, Charlie, the lone African elephant from Pretoria National Zoological Gardens, was relocated to Shambala Private Game Reserve. This move, the result of extensive planning and advocacy, marks a significant milestone in global rewilding efforts from captivity. At 43 years old, […]

Elementor #9700

Our Partners & Collaborators Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency (MTPA) Friends of Wildlife Management Photos: Wiki West Black-Footed Cat Collaring at Loskop Dam Nature Reserve WeWild Africa, in partnership with expert Delecia Gunn and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), successfully fitted two male black-footed cats at Loskop Dam Nature Reserve with lightweight GPS collars earlier last year. These collars enable the team to track their movements and gather critical data for conservation and […]

Loskop Expansion & Rewilding Update: May 2024

Our Partners & Collaborators Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency (MTPA) The Wildlife Emergency Fund The Aspinall Foundation  Photography by Wiki West Loskop Dam Nature Reserve and Expansion Programme Update: May 2024 Roadworks and Aerial Surveys Update We’re thrilled to share the latest developments from our Loskop Dam Nature Reserve and Expansion Programme. Our commitment to restoring and preserving the natural habitat for wildlife continues with significant progress in infrastructure and ecological assessments. To view more […]

Dehorning & Collaring Rhino Duo: Peanut and Flippy

Our Partners & Collaborators Over & Above Africa Wild and Free Rehabilitation Center Lionspruit Private Game Reserve African Wildlife Vets (Chris Smith) Nkomazi Local Municipality Photography and videography by Wiki West Dehorning & Collaring Rhino Duo: Peanut and Flippy Today, we are going to show you one of the ways we track and protect our rhinos here in South Africa—through dehorning and collaring. It’s 6 AM at Lionspruit Game Reserve, just south of Kruger National […]

Monumental Two-Day Translocation and Rewilding of 40 Southern White Rhino

Monumental Translocation and Rewilding of 40 Southern White Rhino Through incredible teamwork under challenging conditions, the  Munywana Conservancy in South Africa received a donation of 40 southern white rhino to bolster their current rhino population; the first translocation of many under ‘Rhino Rewild’, an initiative to rewild 2,000 southern white rhino over the next decade.  As the sun rose, the air buzzed with anticipation. The operation was a collaboration of  world-class teams; the most experienced […]

The Wildlife Horrors of Poaching

During a patrol with Hope for Wildlife Helicopter Services and Wildscapes Veterinary Services in a South African reserve, our team encountered the dire consequences of poaching, finding numerous animals, including 9 buffaloes, killed by poachers. A hyena was collared for research to enhance reserve management. This effort, supported by Rhino Connect and the Wildlife Emergency Fund, underscores the urgent need for increased awareness and support to combat poaching.

A Historic Homecoming: South Africa Welcomes Back Cheetah from Australia

Edie, a cheetah born in Sydney’s Wild Cat Conservation Centre, made history as the first Australian-born cheetah reintroduced to South Africa, thanks to a partnership among conservation organizations. This groundbreaking effort aims to enhance genetic diversity and support cheetah conservation, demonstrating the impact of global cooperation and meticulous preparation in safeguarding endangered species.

World’s Largest Vulture Relocation

The first phase of a monumental project to secure the future of wild vulture populations in southern Africa has been triumphantly completed with the translocation of 163 Cape and African White-backed vultures into their new home at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. This collaboration between Shamwari, Vulpro, DHL, and WeWild Africa marks the largest translocation of vultures ever undertaken in the world.

Restoring Gabon’s Biodiversity Gem: The Batéké Plateau

Between the lush Gabonese rainforests and the savannahs of the Republic of Congo lies an untouched biodiversity wonder- Batéké Plateau National Park. Our sister company has already made historic strides in reintroducing the western lowland gorilla into the national park, along with chimpanzees, leopards, elephants, and giant pangolins. Join us in rewilding this hidden gem into an incredible eco-tourism destination.

Understanding WeWild Africa’s Wildlife Rescue Process

At WeWild Africa, our wildlife rescue efforts are deeply rooted in a commitment to the welfare of animals in distress. We respond to emergencies, rehabilitate injured wildlife, and rescue animals from perilous situations with dedication and expertise.

Zambian Cheetah Reintroduction Site Visit and Environmental Analysis 

Our Partners & Collaborators LoleLunga Game Ranch The Metapopulation Initiative Wiki West Lolelunga Cheetah Reintroduction Site Visit and Environmental Analysis Overview of Lolelunga Game Ranch Location and Size: Lolelunga Game Ranch is a 30,000-hectare private game reserve in Zambia. The area is fenced except for a 12 km stretch along the river, which remains open. Conservation Efforts: Since 2020, the reserve has focused on conservation by removing snare wires (over 180 snares) and reintroducing indigenous […]

Saved from Culling: A Lioness Relocation

Overpopulation of lions often leads to culling in South Africa. WeWild stepped in to airlift two beautiful lionesses to a new home, where their new genetics would be prized in the expansion of a pride.

A Rewilding like No Other: Mongooses Go to Zimbabwe

No animal is too big or too small, and each individual matters in our conservation of biodiversity. Today we look at the twelve banded mongooses who were rescued and rehabilitated by Wild and Free and now thriving in their new home in Zimbabwe.

Frontline Conservation: Emergency Rhino Dehorning at Loskop

As part of our long-standing partnership at Loskop and the greater restoration and expansion of the reserve in a first of its kind partnership with the provisional government, we stepped in to assist in the emergency dehorning of six rhinos.

Addo’s Historic Elephant Relocation

On a scale that has never been seen before, WeWild Africa and its partners have taken a monumental step in elephant conservation by orchestrating the first-ever relocation of family groups of elephants from Addo Elephant National Park to three different reserves. This groundbreaking initiative, addressing overpopulation and habitat degradation, reconnected the pachyderms with their ancestral lands and enriched the biodiversity of their new homes.

Partner Highlight: Metapopulation Initiative, University of Pretoria, the Wildlife Emergency Fund, and Andrew Malcolm Films

Today we’re relocating a young cheetah from our long-standing partner, The Rietvlei Nature Reserve, to a new habitat in the Lowveld, a vital step in ensuring genetic diversity and long-term survival of the world’s fastest land mammal. A special thank you to The Metapopulation Initiative, The University of Pretoria, and the Wildlife Emergency Fund for their collaboration in conservation over the years.

Ego-Free Collaboration: Uniting for the Rhino

Showcasing a powerful synergy between government, private entities, and NGOs, we helped dehorn the last two rhinos in the Lionspruit region. Provincial governments often do not have the appropriate funds for such operations. That’s where we, at WeWild Africa, in collaboration with DCM Surfaces, step in – to fill the gaps and ensure that no animal is left vulnerable due to lack of resources.

Race Against the Clock: Rescuing Rhinos in Zimbabwe

When the phone rings for a wildlife emergency, we answer. Five rhinos had been shot, and the remaining rhinos needed to be moved out ASAP. The WeWild Africa team alongside our long standing partner, Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation, mobilized into action. Within three days, a speed unknown in the conservation realm, we were fully funded and on-site with emergency helicopter specialized trucks, crates, permits, vets, and a team of rangers and experts to execute our plan.

Innovative Tech Meets Ancient Reptiles

WeWild Africa uses cutting-edge GPS technology to unlock the secrets of behavior and rewilding success of the often overlooked ancient Nile Crocodiles. In collaboration with our long-standing partner DCM Surfaces, we’re leading the way in innovative approaches to support the rewilding of every species in Africa.

Rewilding Loskop: Restoring a Reserve and a Badger’s Return to Freedom

Loskop Dam Nature Reserve, a sparkling jewel set in the heart of South Africa, is soon to see a monumental transformation. Over the next decade, we envision expanding the area of the reserve from its current 23,000 hectares to 100,000 hectares. Against the backdrop of the imminent rewilding of Loskop, there’s a unique narrative taking shape – the tale of Tembe, an African Honey Badger.

The First African Honey Badger to Ever be Rewilded

As Tembe emerged from her crate, in a moment never seen before in the world, growling with the fierceness of her kind, we realized the significance of her story: it challenges our views on wildlife captivity and conservation, urging us to rethink the roles of zoos in the modern era.

Diaries of Saving and Rehabilitating a Baby Wildebeest

Our photographer Wiki West’s assignment to film a wildlife vet transformed into an unexpected journey of rescuing and raising a baby wildebeest as she stepped into the role of a surrogate mother. This experience left Wiki with a lifelong soft spot for wildebeests, a reminder of the impact of compassion and personal experiences with wildlife in conservation.

Elephant Collar Deployment for Community Safety

Facing the imminent threat of overpopulated elephants wandering from Songimvelo Game Reserve and potentially being shot by local communities, WeWild Africa intervened by deploying GPS monitoring collars.

Scales of Survival: Rescuing Pangolins

The only scaled mammal and the most trafficked animal in the world- the pangolin. Today we visit our emergency helicopter rescue for a pangolin injured by an electric fence, providing life-saving oxygen treatment and urgent care.

Saving The Last Rhino of D’Nyala

Over the past five years, more than half a million hectares of land, previously home to thriving rhino populations, have been lost. At the D’Nyala Provincial Nature Reserve in Limpopo Province in 2022, WeWild Africa faced the heart-wrenching reality of relocating the last remaining rhino from this once thriving habitat.

Responding to the Plight of the Pongola Elephants

WeWild Africa and Conservation Solutions confront a severe elephant management crisis at Pongola Game Reserve. With elephants trapped in a narrow, cliff-bordered strip, facing poaching and human-wildlife conflicts, the problem has now breached international lines into Eswatini. Through detailed assessments revealing six distressed elephant families, the team faces the formidable challenge, what do we do with the elephants?

Technology and Innovation in Conservation: Rhino Monitoring in Imire

WeWild Africa is at the global forefront of innovation in rhino conservation, partnering with Zimbabwe’s Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservation. Our joint efforts blend cutting-edge tracking technologies with vital rewilding projects. From testing satellite units in rhino horns to deploying advanced IoT devices, our mission is to safeguard our wildlife with smarter, more effective solutions.

Crocodile Comeback: 23 Crocs Go Wild Mpumalanga

We do what no other organization in the world does. We’ve successfully rewilded 23 crocodiles, some up to 3.5 meters long, back into the wilderness. WeWild Africa not only funded the transportation but also equipped these apex predators with GPS tags to monitor their successful adaptation to the wild.

Rescuing Vultures from Certain Death at So-Called ‘Sanctuary’

WeWild Africa embarked on a mission to save two of nature’s most crucial yet overlooked species: the Cape Vulture and the White-backed Vulture. Overweight and grounded, these majestic birds were a far cry from the soaring majesties of the skies they’re meant to be.

Orphan Rhinos Find New Home

Makhosi and Mpilo are two white rhinos who were orphaned after their mother was shot by poachers, and found dehydrated and malnourished. WeWild Africa assisted with the rescue, recovery, and eventual rewilding in this heartwarming operation.

Rescue of a Shot Rhino

When we heard a rhino cow that had been shot, we immediately stepped in. We treated her bullet wound and simultaneously darted her calf to prevent it from wandering away while the mother was receiving medical attention. She has now recovered from her injuries, showcasing the success of our ability to mobilize emergency response and funding urgently.

Saved from Dire Conditions and Death: 35 Animals Rescued from Seaview

The story began when a tiger tragically killed a person, leading to a death sentence for the animal. However, WeWild Africa intervened, launching a successful rescue mission not only for the tiger but also for an additional 35 animals, among them a caracal, lion, black-backed jackal, and a black leopard, all facing grim circumstances in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.

Down to the Wire: Anti-Poaching STING Operation

In a bold counter-poaching STING operation, WeWild Africa mobilized to dismantle over 110 snares and shut down bush butcheries in the overlooked wildlife battleground adjacent to Kruger National Park.

Critically Endangered Black Rhino Orphan Rescued

n a heartbreaking scene, we found a lonely and vulnerable orphaned black rhino calf, whose mother was shot by poachers. On the boundaries of Kruger, there is little NGO or tourist attention; yet WeWild Africa stepped in and rescued the calf.

Lethal Risks of the Elephant Intrusions at Palabora Mining Zone

Phalaborwa, near Kruger, grapples with a growing challenge: elephants breaking into the Palabora Mining Company area, turning roads at night into lethal danger zones for both humans and elephants. WeWild Africa steps in to manage the breakouts, saving lives. We are now constructing a new fence in collaboration with Balule Private Game Reserve.

WeWild’s Emergency Aid for a Giraffe’s Birth

Amidst another project, our team leaped into action upon discovering a giraffe in distress during birth. With time being of essence in the wild, our immediate intervention and funding for expert veterinary care turned a critical situation into a successful story. This impromptu rescue exemplifies our readiness to act spontaneously, ensuring the well-being of wildlife in urgent need.

Emergency Action to Free Snared Elephant from Death

An urgent call from Mala Mala Game Reserve set WeWild Africa’s team into immediate action for a critical mission: rescuing a young elephant caught in a life-threatening snare. The operation required the funding for rapid aerial deployment and expert veterinary care.

Another First for Elephant Conservation: Translocating family groups from Tembe Elephant Park

WeWild Africa’s latest conservation triumph shines with the successful relocation of Tembe elephants, renowned for their majestic tusk genetics, to the esteemed Phinda Private Game Reserve. Each successful relocation enriches our experience and expertise, positioning WeWild Africa at the forefront of global conservation. Our team’s commitment to learning, adapting, and building knowledge ensures the safe and effective relocation of every animal in Africa.

Securing the Last Tuskers of Africa

Tembe Elephant is a Big 5 reserve established in 1983 at the behest of the late Chief Mzimba Tembe, to protect both his people, the indigenous elephant population, and the unique sand forest environment which they roamed. Today, WeWild Africa is helping to both protect and further the conservation impact of these elephants with translocations.

From Conflict to Freedom: Kalahari the Cheetah

In the remote Kalahari Desert, cheetahs often face severe human-wildlife conflict, particularly in areas with limited tourism where they lack economic value and the cheetah find themselves hunting livestock instead of wild game. Meet Kalahari the cheetah, who went from financial burden to tourism attraction after a successful rescue and relocation by WeWild Africa.

The Beginning of Something Extraordinary: Loskop Dam Initial Aerial Survey Series

WeWild Africa is embarking on a unique and ambitious restoration and expansion project at Loskop. This initiative stands out as a first-of-its-kind model, and will act as a catalyst for future landscape restoration projects throughout Africa. Our comprehensive aerial and terrestrial surveys and analysis lay the groundwork for an incredibly exciting future.

Unique Foster Mission: Rewilding a Caracal Kitten

WeWild Africa pioneered the integration of a young caracal kitten with adult caracals rescued from captivity. This unique family formation, initiated in September 2021, culminated in their successful release into Mount Camdeboo’s wilderness.

In the Nick of Time: Shot Rhino Rescue

Our commitment to urgent wildlife rescue was once again put into action to save a shot and severely wounded rhino west of Kruger National Park, an often overlooked area by both tourists and NGOs. With our field and financial support, the emergency helicopter and veterinarians successfully rescued the rhino.

From Vermin to Value: The Jackal

In a world where jackals are often seen as pests, WeWild Africa recognizes their intrinsic value. Our innovative approach to conservation extends to these misunderstood creatures, transforming them from persecuted to protected. We’ve embarked on a mission to rescue and rewild jackals, finding unique habitats like Gorongosa and Phinda that welcome their presence.

Leopards and Livelihoods: Mitigating Financial Loss through Leopard Relocations

WeWild Africa’s unique approach involves collaboration with all wildlife stakeholders. We are dedicated to supporting governments in resolving leopard-farmer conflicts by relocating leopards that threaten livestock. We ensure they are moved to environments where they can thrive and positively impact the ecosystem.

A Year On: UK Rewilded Cheetahs Thrive in Africa

A year has passed since WeWild Africa achieved a world-first by successfully rewilding two captive-born cheetahs, Saba and Nairo, from the UK to South Africa. Today, we are thrilled to report that they are thriving in their new home at Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve in the Great Karoo.

Helicopter Darting and Collaring the Endangered Wild Dog

WeWild Africa champions the protection of the African wild dog, a species as enigmatic as it is endangered. Our collaboration with the Waterberg Wild Dog Initiative focuses on the difficult task of aerial darting and collaring these unique, free-roaming carnivores.

Tusker’s with a Purpose

WeWild Africa embarked on a 1,700 kilometer, 27-hour mission to propel the genetic legacy of Africa’s great tuskers into the future.

In partnership with Albus Environmental, we successfully translocated three elephant bulls from Tembe Elephant Park to Buffalo Kloof Private Game Reserve and Somkhanda Game Reserve.

A Global First: UK-Born Cheetahs Rewilded in South Africa

In a groundbreaking world-first initiative, we have set a new precedent in wildlife conservation by rewilding two captive-born cheetahs, Saba and Nairo, from the UK to South Africa. The team’s innovative mindset and meticulous planning led to a successful rewilding, infusing new genetics into South Africa’s cheetah population.

Conservationists versus a Royal Family: The Great Blaauwbosch Rescue

“The Blaauwbosch Wildlife Rescue” was a massive operation led by WeWild Africa in partnership with Wild911 and the Uitenhage SPCA. On November 20, 2019, this mission successfully rescued over 80 animals from the Blaauwbosch Private Game Reserve. The owner of the property was an Arab Sheikh who thought he was above the law, fortunately, the team proved him wrong.

7,000 kms from UK to Gabon; Rewilding The African Wild Dog After 25 Years of Absence

In a global record breaking conservation effort, WeWild Africa, in collaboration with our sister organization, The Aspinall Foundation, has rewilded African painted dogs to Gabon, bringing them back from 25 years of extinction in the area. Seven African Wild Dogs, bred at the UK’s Port Lympne Reserve, embarked on a remarkable 7,000-km journey to their new home in Gabon’s Lékédi Park.