World Giraffe Day 2021 has come and gone and while life seems to return to some kind of normal in many parts of the world, life in Africa is still determined by the global pandemic. However, our team continues to make a difference for giraffe!  

Here are a few highlights from the last few months. Please also check out our social media platforms for more regular updates or get in touch.

In 2020, we successfully moved 14 Angolan giraffe to the Doro !nawas Conservancy in northwestern Namibia to bolster the existing small giraffe population. This conservation translocation also helped to increase giraffe range and to boost the tourism potential through photographic safaris, ultimately creating new employment opportunities and supporting economic development in rural Namibia. During a recent monitoring visit, our team spotted a herd of giraffe comprising some old residents as well as two females from last year's move. It looks like they have settled in just fine. We are excited to keep you updated about this amazing giraffe conservation success story!

Then in June 2021,  giraffe were on the move again when we translocated 14 Angolan giraffe from a small private farm to roam freely in the vast expanses of communal lands in Northwest Namibia. What an amazing sight to see these giraffe run free in the //Huab Conservancy, where they received a warm welcome from local conservancy members. As with the previous translocation, these giraffe will help to increase their range and support economic development. Stay tuned for more updates on how local community members are getting involved in looking after these new residents.