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Okavango

Articles, news and blogs all about conservation experiences in the Okavango

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Interesting facts on African wild dogs (Infographic)

Learn more about wild dog conservation in their natural habitat with an unforgettable on the ground experience here at ACE.

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Discovering one of Africa's last true wildernesses

National Geographic featured our Okavango Wilderness Project - discover the beauty of Botswana in the rainy season, and learn how you can assist the overall conservation efforts in this area.

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Reading time: 3 minutes

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Africa Geographic's top 7 Places to see leopards in Africa

Greater Kruger National Park and the Okavango Delta feature on the list, both where we have conservation projects!

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Africa Geographic's top 6 places to see wild dogs in Africa

We have two projects in Africa Geographic's top six best places to see African wild dogs.

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Lion behaviour for photographers

Dr Christiaan Winterbach offers his advice for professional and amateur photographers in order to capture the best wildlife photo.

A giraffe reaching for a leaves on a tall tree A giraffe reaching for a leaves on a tall tree
Conserving African giraffes is a tall order - here's how you can help

Learn more about the threats to the African Giraffe and how you can help them on the Okavango Wilderness Experience.

Patrick Brandon: a very long road through the bush, heading to the mountain Patrick Brandon: a very long road through the bush, heading to the mountain
The Greater Kruger National Park - the importance of large ecosystem conservation in Africa

Learn about the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park - a join of the Greater Kruger in South Africa, and National Parks in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Two ACE volunteers watching a wild dog on the other side of the water Two ACE volunteers watching a wild dog on the other side of the water
Protecting painted wolves in southern Africa

Wild dogs are the most endangered carnivore species in southern Africa - discover how you can help with their conservation.

Reading time: 3 minutes

Vet student group relaxing by the campfire Vet student group relaxing by the campfire
Useful phrases for volunteers in southern Africa (Quiz)

Before volunteering at one of our conservation projects, test yourself with some useful phrases - South Africa alone has 11 official languages!

Reading time: 4 minutes

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Elephant conservation in Botswana

Illegal wildlife poaching is on the rise in Botswana – a frightening development in a country seen as one of Africa’s greatest conservation success stories.

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Travellers' Stories: how a lion's roar set me free

Read all about Sonia's ACE trip as she visited four different conservation projects across 12 weeks.

An elephant herd at a watering hole in the Okavango delta An elephant herd at a watering hole in the Okavango delta
Amazing African elephant facts to keep under your trunk (Infographic)

Learn the top most interesting facts about the elephant, and discover how you can help towards conservation efforts in Botswana.

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