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UPDATE JULY 28, 2020: Testing has been completed in Botswana and Zimbabwe and continues in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Investigations also include an aerial survey. Officials have still not been able to confirm a cause…

Botswana is indeed one of the success stories in wildlife conservation on the continent.  It has the largest population of elephants in Africa with about 200,000 individuals. To protect this large herd, along with other iconic wildlife species,…

In Botswana, when you think of tourism, the first thing that comes to mind is the Okavango Delta, known worldwide for its beauty, abundant wildlife, mokoro (dugout canoes), and exclusive tourist camps. For many of the visitors to the Okavango, these…

Up to 130,000 elephants roam the wild lands of Botswana – and that is not counting transient herds moving across country boundaries in the region. As a significant range state, Botswana was the only nation in southern Africa to support a total and…

Pollution, unchecked development, and uncontrolled fishing are endangering the ecological health of the Chobe River, experts recently told the Daily News, a Botswana daily. The Chobe River marks the boundaries of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and…

For the second time, the Chobe Riverfront of Chobe National Park in Northern Botswana has been closed to tourists due to an anthrax outbreak. Since its outbreak on September 8th, more than 265 animals have died, including 248 buffalo and 12…

AWF’s primary mission is to craft and implement strategies that conserve elephants and Africa’s other endangered wildlife species. The challenges related to wildlife conservation and viable habitat management vary dramatically from region to region…

A photo diary from Becky Walter, an AWF intern in the field. Click on any of the stunning images below to view it in full size."While in Botswana with Enterprise Officer Wilfred, we visited Ngoma Lodge.  A new lodge, Ngoma is nestled into the…

Great progress has been made in the past year through a partnership between AWF and a local community in Botswana.Late in 2002, AWF signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Sankuyo Tshwaragano Management Trust (STMT). STMT is a community…

(GABORONE, BOTSWANA — May 20, 2022) As the world commemorates Endangered Species Day, over 60 African negotiators attached to the two main global bodies that set up key policies within biodiversity conservation — The Convention on Biological…

In a heartfelt video message marking this year's World Elephant Day, the Botswana Minister of Environment and Tourism, H.E. Philda Nani Kereng, addresses the mounting challenge of human-elephant conflicts within her country. The minister highlights…

The African Wildlife Foundation will miss an exemplary leader and an incredible friend. Africa will miss an inspirational Democrat and a peacemaker. Former President of the Republic of Botswana Sir Ketumile Masire's loss will also be felt in places…

According to the Great Elephant Census, Botswana holds 37% of Africa’s endangered elephant population, making it home to the largest population in the world. Despite the lack of fences on the international border, data from tracking collars showed…

Botswana’s Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act (or the Wildlife Act) enforces the protection of wild species and natural habitats, with a particular focus on keystone species slaughtered for the illegal trade in wildlife products. Offenses…