Press – Grumeti Fund

Eastern Arc Mountains Block Gene Flow in Giraffes and Elephants, New Genetic Study Reveals

2nd Dec 2025 / Press

Authors George Lohay, David Pearce, Monica L. Bond, Alex Lobora, Derek E. Lee, Douglas Cavener A new study published in the African Journal of Wildlife Research provides clear genetic evidence that Tanzania's Eastern Arc Mountains act as a major natural barrier separating populations of two iconic species: the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the Masai

Raising Adult Survival Will Stabilize Declining Giraffe Subpopulations in Serengeti

8th Apr 2025 / Press

The giraffe is an iconic animal of Africa, but despite their worldwide popularity, giraffe populations in the wild are decreasing because of illegal killing and habitat loss. A study published in the Journal of Wildlife Management, led by scientists from the University of Zurich and

Entries open for the second Wagora Bike Ride – raising funds to fight poaching in the Serengeti | Singita

6th Feb 2025 / Press

The Wagora Bike Ride stands as a powerful tribute to the Grumeti Fund's brave individuals who protect Africa's wildlife. It specifically honours the memory of Kitaboka Wagora, who made the ultimate sacrifice for conservation when he was tragically killed by a poacher in 2008. His

Tanzania Times Article released online March 3, 2022 “Rarest and Largest of Black Rhino Species Discovered Hiding Within Nyerere National Park”.

4th Mar 2022 / Press

The article released by the Tanzania Times does not reflect the views or opinions of the Grumeti Fund. We furthermore do not believe the facts to be true. Please click to read the full press release.

More elephants are at risk of conflict with humans than previously thought

12th Nov 2021 / Press

Human-elephant conflict is on the rise across Africa and is a major threat to wildlife conservation. Crops provide a highly nutritious food source, but elephants.. Read the full press release from Colorado State University about our latest collaborative research.

Runners World

27th Oct 2020 / International, Press

The Serengeti Girls run is an experience like no other. It combines luxury travel by staying in the Singita Sabora Tented Camp, while donating to a community development project. Read the full article

Travel PR News

19th Aug 2020 / International, Press

We have been waiting for this day for a long time. Lindiwe, a female Rhino relocated from South Africa has given birth after relocation to the Grumeti Reserve. Read the full article

ATTA

13th Aug 2020 / International, Press

The Serengeti Girls run was created in 2018 to raise funds and awareness for female empowerment programs in Tanzania. Read the full article

Vulcan

13th May 2020 / International

Technology is one of the important and many ways we conserve. Using Vulcans EarthRanger software, immediate and proactive actions can be taken to prevent and mitigate wildlife incidents and threats Read the full article

Smart Flyer

18th Feb 2020 / International

What’s more rewarding than having the experience of a lifetime while giving back and changing lives? 14 women joined together in the Serengeti bush to run 63km while raising funds for women empowerment programs in Tanzania. Read the full article

CNN Inside Africa

20th Dec 2019 / International

The Serengeti Girls Run is a three day, 63 km, all-women endurance run through Tanzania's Serengeti. Navigating through iconic wilderness and wildlife, we follow 14 women from across the world as they race for a local cause -- the empowerment of women. Watch the full

CNN African Voices Changemakers

20th Dec 2019 / International

For over 20 years, Laurian Lamatus has been educating the youth and communities across Tanzania about the value of the Serengeti's diverse ecosystem. Watch the full episode