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Moving Elephants: Off to Tsavo for Tino

Elephant collaring in Kenya is a critical component of modern conservation efforts aimed at protecting these majestic creatures. By fitting elephants with GPS-enabled collars, researchers and conservationists can monitor their…

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Elephants, Chilli and Unseasonal Rainfall

Last month the rainfall continued, not only here in the UK but also in Kenya in the Greater Mara. Rainfall was not as heavy thankfully as in January, which many of…

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Progress Down Farm

In 2022 we partnered with Mara Elephant Project in Kenya’s Greater Masai Mara to support a co-existence farm project. The 5-acre farm, led by Abigael Pertet, is looking at sustainable elephant-friendly farming practices…

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Holiday Guide to Kenya

Golden plains and rolling hills reminiscent of the movies, wildlife action akin to an Attenborough documentary, and warm and welcoming people – say hello to Kenya. Whether you’re planning a…

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Conservation

Mara Co-Existence Farm Update

With thanks to the team at Mara Elephant Project for the following update. “February started with low rainfall levels, and we eventually experienced the lowest river levels since we started the…

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Africa

Planting the Seeds of Co-Existence

The Mara Elephant Project Co-Existence Farm sits right on the mighty Mara River in an area of high conflict between people and wildlife. The goal of the farm is to…

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