News about the elephants in the wild…
August 4, 2015
Elephants for Africa have recently welcomed two longterm volunteer research assistants onto the team and they will be updating you on their time with us from […]
August 11, 2015
Last week you learned about Helen’s first experiences in camp and now here is our other longterm volunteer, Aaron with some of his experiences. As a […]
April 29, 2016
Having been in Botswana for just over ten months now, I can hardly believe I have only just under 2 months left of my time here; […]
August 2, 2016
From the moment I was offered the opportunity to be part of the amazing team of Elephants for Africa it was all excitement, perhaps because of […]
September 2, 2016
Summary Elephants for Africa is looking for a part-time administrator to assist with the day to day running of the UK charity. Would involve working from […]
October 3, 2016
Since I can remember, I have always wanted to be a researcher that lives in a bush camp. As a child, I used to watch “The […]
October 8, 2016
This year Botswana is celebrating 50 years of independence, and preparations had been taking place all year leading up to Independence Day itself on 30th September. […]
October 12, 2016
When I first arrived in the Makgadikgadi Pans in June, the Boteti River, the only permanent natural water source in the whole national park, had stopped […]
November 30, 2016
Help us celebrate this holiday season by contributing to our Festive Fundraiser and assist us in reaching our fundraising target of £10,000 to continue our vital […]
January 25, 2017
Looking to do a Masters in Animal Behaviour? We would love to hear from you. Take a look at the opportunity to work with us through […]
March 3, 2017
Yesterday there was a tragic incident on one of the farms which we work with and an elephant has died. We will update you as soon […]
March 21, 2017
On the 1st March an incident occurred that involved the death of a male elephant adjacent to one of the farms in the community of Khumaga, […]
May 15, 2017
One very important aspect of Elephants for Africa (EfA)’s work is our Community Coexistence Project – working with local farmers in the village of Khumaga to […]
June 1, 2017
It was a real privilege to have the opportunity to talk at the 30th Hay Festival of Literature about our fundraising book Harmony for Elephants last […]
August 10, 2017
The more time I spend with elephants the harder it is not to draw parallels with humans, the close knit families of female herds, and the […]
August 31, 2017
It has been less than a month since I took charge at EfA’s Makgadikgadi Research Camp but there has certainly been excitement. First, two leopards decided […]
January 29, 2018
Farming at the border of National Parks in Africa can lead to conflict with wildlife, due to the belief that wild animals bring disease, prey upon […]
July 19, 2018
Earlier this year we were contacted by the Mara Elephant Project as they had spotted that, along with their hard work and dedication to the conservation […]
November 17, 2019
Car packed to the fullest, sun and sand heating up and three excited explorers. Rebecca, Charlotte and I were all ready for our adventure to the […]
December 3, 2019
For #GivingTuesday we are launching our Festive Fundraiser to raise funds to look after two vital members of our team, our old landcruisers Leya and Shumba. #Donate today at bit.ly/EfA_Donate […]
April 21, 2020
Elephants for Africa is taking part in the 2.6 challenge…. …..and we would love you to get on board. The 26th of April would have been the London Marathon, an event […]
July 8, 2020
Many of you have reached out to us in recent days expressing your concern over the unexplained deaths of elephants in Botswana. Here is a summary […]
October 23, 2020
Summary The Scientific Officer (SO) has overall management and operational responsibility for Elephants for Africa’s research program in Botswana, including financial reporting and fundraising for existing […]
July 22, 2021
My name is Koketso Mosimanewamokwena, I am a final year student pursuing BScin Range Sciences at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources(BUAN). I am passionate […]