SafariFind Journal
Safari stories & expert guides
Insider tips, destination guides and wildlife encounters to help you plan the perfect African safari.
Anti-Poaching in Zambia: Wildlife Crime and Conservation in 2026
Zambia's anti-poaching response combines government law enforcement, community scouts, canine units, intelligence-led patrols and conservation partnerships. Recent evidence shows stronger patrol capacity and more arrests in some landscapes, but bushmeat poaching, snaring, trafficking, habitat pressure and human-wildlife conflict remain serious challenges.
Lion Conservation in Mozambique: Status, Threats and Action in 2026
Mozambique supports an estimated 1,208–1,489 lions across 11 conservation areas, but snaring, targeted poaching, prey depletion and human–lion conflict continue to threaten recovery. Gorongosa National Park is showing the strongest projected growth, while Niassa Special Reserve and Limpopo National Park face serious pressures. [1][2]
Pangolin Conservation in Namibia: 2026 Status and Guide
Namibia's Temminck's ground pangolin remains Vulnerable and difficult to monitor, with poaching, habitat loss, infrastructure and climate pressures affecting a naturally low-density species. Research at Okonjima, San tracking expertise and a new national management plan are strengthening protection.
Wildlife Corridors & Habitats in South Africa (2026)
South Africa's wildlife depends on connected habitats, from protected reserves and private conservancies to freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems. In 2026, habitat fragmentation, infrastructure, human-wildlife conflict, illegal wildlife trade and climate pressures remain major challenges, while corridor planning, restoration and community conservation provide practical solutions.
