When I told people I was going to Africa to run a 56-mile, multi-day race in the Serengeti accompanied by the natural wildlife like lions, buffalo, and giraffes, the response was mostly, "That's badass." When I added that I had less than two months to
Eric, who weighs more than 180st, arrived in Tanzania after a 10,000-mile journey on a mission to save his critically endangered species from extinction.Read the full article
San Diego Zoo donates black rhino to Tanzania for conservation effort.Read the full article
This program allows travelers to help fit elephants with GPS collars which then alert villagers when elephants wander out of the reserve area and into proximity of the villages. A human-wildlife conflict mitigation unit then mobilizes to move the elephants back into their protected area.
Lace Up Your Running Shoes for Fall’s Most Exclusive Safari. This October, Singita will host the world's first women's empowerment run across the Serengeti. Read the full article
This Wild Women-Only Race Through Africa Pairs Girl Power with a Good Cause. The 56-mile run through the Serengeti is one-part safari, one-part philanthropy, and one-part craziest thing you’ve ever done. Read the full article
Meet MEP’s Partner in Tanzania: The Grumeti Fund. The Grumeti Fund based in Tanzania kicked off the first phase of their human-wildlife conflict elephant collaring project in March. Read the full press release
This tiny camera aims to catch poachers — before they kill. If it wasn’t for the hidden camera, the poachers might have escaped undetected. Read the full article
Tracking dogs and their Maasai handlers are helping to keep wildlife and people safe in northern Tanzania—and word of their effectiveness is spreading. Read the full article
In line with Singita’s newly enhanced anti-poaching strategy, the company is pleased to introduce its new Grumeti Fund Canine Unit. Read the full article
Paul Allen’s High-Tech Quest to Save the World’s Most Endangered Animals. The Microsoft co-founder is fighting poachers with the help of sensors, drones, and luxury resorts. Read the full article
New Maps May Help Chase Down Poachers Before They Strike. How harnessing troves of data can revolutionize wilderness management in Africa—and around the world. Read the full article
In the United States, the Grumeti Fund is a fiscally-sponsored project of the African Community & Conservation Foundation, Inc. (“ACCF”), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax-deductible donations to ACCF are granted to the Grumeti Fund to support our work.
