Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust (KRST)

Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust is a community trust located in the Central District of Botswana, providing sanctuary to one of the country’s most important rhino populations since 1992. The functioning of the Trust depends on tourism income and external donations and support.

WildAssist Africa™ and KRST proudly extend an 18-year-long collaboration with our CEO, and we look forward to assisting and supporting the Trust in various aspects of caring for its rhinos and the diversity of other species under its protection.

Limpopo-Lipadi Wildlife and Wilderness Reserve and Motse Community and Wildlife Conservation Foundation

Limpopo-Lipadi Reserve is the custodian of a unique and biodiverse landscape, marked by distinctive topography and abundant bushveld savanna flora and fauna in Botswana’s Tuli Block. Over 300 bird species and many iconic Southern African wildlife species inhabit the reserve, including endangered and threatened species such as elephant, leopard, lion, southern white rhinoceros, African wild dog, and brown hyena.

The Reserve emphasizes engaging local communities through employment and initiatives supported by the Motse Community and Wildlife Conservation Foundation—a Botswana-registered NGO working in conservation, education and healthcare. WildAssist Africa™ is proud to be associated with this important initiative and looks forward to continuing the collaboration through our nearly twenty year relationship with the reserve and its conservation and community programs.

Deception Valley
Private Reserve

Deception Valley Private Reserve is a 43,000-hectare privately owned game reserve in the Kalahari ecosystem. It protects a diversity of plant and animal species, including several predator species, in a unique ecosystem where life adapts to the harshness of arid conditions.

WildAssist Africa™ is proud to be associated with Deception Valley Private Reserve as a prime destination for our excursions and as a partner in supporting various conservation and wildlife management projects.

Kalahari Research and Conservation (KRC) and Raptors Botswana

Kalahari Research and Conservation is based in Hukuntsi, Botswana, and focuses on landscape conservation in the southwest of Botswana. In addition to studying predator-prey relationships to aid conservation in this unique Kalahari ecosystem, KRC places a strong emphasis on community involvement and benefits derived from resource conservation.

Raptors Botswana is a “sister group” dedicated to vulture conservation in Botswana. With all vulture species in Botswana either critically endangered or endangered, the increase in poisoning incidents and other threats underscores the importance of collaboration between Raptors Botswana, conservation NGOs, land users, and the government to mitigate these threats and ensure vulture populations thrive.

WildAssist Africa™ is proud to support KRC and Raptors Botswana in protecting this unique Southern African landscape and helping ensure vultures remain a vital part of African ecosystems, maintaining their role as nature’s “clean-up crew.”

CLAWS Botswana

Communities Living Among Wildlife
Sustainably (CLAWS) is a lion conservation
and coexistence organization operating on and
around the floodplains of the Okavango Panhandle.
They employ a unique combination of science, technology, and traditional herding methods to promote human-wildlife coexistence between communities and lions.

As pioneers and leaders in this approach, CLAWS has achieved notable success in reducing human-wildlife conflict, driven by their vision of balancing wildlife research with community needs. Dr Verreynne has been part of the process from its start in 2013.

WildAssist Africa™ is proud to be associated with CLAWS and looks forward to remain actively involved in supporting lion conservation, environmental health, and community well-being by helping to uphold livestock health.

Cheetah Conservation Botswana (CCB)

Cheetah Conservation Botswana (CCB) is an internationally recognized leader in cheetah conservation. With a strong emphasis on research, CCB formulates practical human-wildlife coexistence solutions that can be realistically applied in the field, creating positive outcomes for both communities and cheetahs.

WildAssist Africa™ and CCB share the belief that conserving wild species can only succeed when local communities are involved. Through partnership, CCB and WildAssist Africa aim to foster continued local engagement in preserving this iconic African species.

Animal Assist Trust Foundation Botswana

Animal Assist Trust Foundation Botswana (AATFB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping, protecting, and serving animals in Botswana.

AATFB works to ensure animals receive healthcare—including vaccinations, sterilizations, medical treatment, and basic care—and aims to increase successful rescues and foster placements. Their mission also encompasses protecting animals from cruelty, promoting animal welfare, providing foster care, and delivering community education programs to raise awareness about how to ensure animals thrive and enjoy a good quality of life.

WildAssist Africa™ looks forward to working with AATFB to support and contribute to shared goals, particularly in promoting the health and welfare of pets in communities bordering conservation areas in Botswana.

Helicopter Horizons

Helicopter Horizons provides helicopter
services that support conservation initiatives,
aerial surveys, and tourism in Botswana.

At Helicopter Horizons, conservation plays an
important role in their operation, supporting a range of initiatives that contribute to the protection of Botswana’s wildlife. The support include:

- Wildlife Monitoring: assisting researchers and conservationists by providing aerial perspectives for wildlife surveys.

- Anti-Poaching Efforts: offering an effective tool for surveillance and rapid response, aiding in the detection of illegal activity and the protection of endangered species.

- Emergency Response: providing swift transport for veterinary teams and emergency personnel in urgent situations such as wildfires or injured wildlife.

WildAssist Africa™ is pleased to partner with Helicopter Horizons for logistical support and aerial operations.

Wildlife Forensic
Academy (RSA)

The Wildlife Forensic Academy is the first institution of its kind in the world, located just outside Cape Town, South Africa. The academy features a state-of-the-art wildlife crime scene simulation center, where students learn and practice wildlife crime scene processing, evidence collection, and courtroom presentation skills in a mock court environment.

The Academy offers opportunities for both students, wildlife professionals and rangers across Africa to gain critical knowledge and skills directly applicable to combating wildlife crime.

WildAssist Africa™ has partnered with the Wildlife Forensic Academy, recognizing the urgent need for specialized training in wildlife forensics, particularly for those working on the front lines of wildlife crime prevention and investigation.

ISAFS
(International Society
for Animal Forensic
Sciences) (USA)

The International Society for Animal Forensic Sciences (ISAFS) is the leading global organization promoting the advancement of forensic science in animal investigations. Its membership includes veterinary forensic pathologists, biologists, veterinarians, animal enforcement officers, and researchers worldwide.

With two of WildAssist Africa’s team members serving as members and Global Representatives of the society, this collaboration fosters significant progress in wildlife crime investigation across Africa. Through shared knowledge and expertise, WildAssist Africa™ applies cutting-edge, practical approaches to wildlife crime scene processing by educating and training wildlife’s first responders.

Studio Elephant Tales

Studio Elephant Tales is a conservation-focused media and production organization that translates complex wildlife conservation challenges into impactful stories that inspire action.

Beyond creating engaging media, Studio Elephant Tales organizes expeditions worldwide for conservationists, scientists, policymakers, students and the general public eager to contribute meaningfully to wildlife and environmental protection.

Through its collaboration with WildAssist Africa™, Studio Elephant Tales helps highlight the challenges facing African wildlife and creates platforms for public engagement and solution-driven change.

CONNECT

WildAssist Africa™ is proud to partner with the
Conservation of Natural Ecosystems Trust
(CONNECT), joining them in projects throughout Botswana, particularly in the lush ecosystem of the Okavango Delta.

CONNECT brings significant expertise in conservation, wildlife research, data collection, and wildlife monitoring. They also engage in mitigating human-wildlife conflict through the safe relocation of wildlife, ensuring both wildlife protection and local community welfare.

WildAssist Africa™ shares CONNECT’s vision that wildlife conservation must be evidence-based, practical, and holistic to achieve long-term success.

Safari Guru

Safari Guru are experts in curating personalized, purpose-driven safaris across Africa. By offering meticulously vetted experiences, they ensure individuals and families enjoy the very best Africa has to offer, with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and meaningful engagement.

WildAssist Africa™ is proud to collaborate with Safari Guru, offering guests opportunities to support wildlife conservation while creating unforgettable memories.

Lengau Wilderness

Lengau Wilderness is a citizen-owned mobile safari operator in Botswana, offering mobile safaris primarily in the Western Kalahari, including the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and the Okavango Delta.

WildAssist Africa™ looks forward to collaborating with Lengau Wilderness for the transportation of participants and guests during our programs in Botswana.

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