When Cleo first arrived at the Naankuse Foundation Wildlife Sanctuary, she was a fragile, wide eyed orphan, brought in after human wildlife conflict tragically claimed the life of her mother. At that moment, her future was uncertain. What was certain, however, was the commitment of the Nankuse team to give her a second chance. From her very first days, Cleo received round the clock care, expert guidance, and the patience required to raise a wild animal without allowing her to

Recently, volunteers helped at Harnas Wildlife Sanctuary, bringing energy, dedication, and enthusiasm to a very special cause: a fundraiser in support of the baboons of Harnas, our clever and much-loved residents. Some of these baboons currently live in smaller camps due to physical disabilities or other circumstances that make joining a main troop difficult. But thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and the overwhelming support from our community, that is about to chang

These magnificent giants, some of the most iconic animals on earth, face constant threats in the wild. Yet, several of them now call the TimBila Nature Reserve by Naankuse home, and the reason goes far beyond a simple fence line. At TimBila, rhinos are safeguarded by a dedicated anti-poaching unit and highly trained K9 teams who patrol the reserve day and night. Their vigilance is relentless, their commitment unwavering, and it is this elite protection that gives private rhin

Unbelievable. Heartbreaking. Unacceptable. These were the words that echoed through the N/a’an ku sê team after a beach clean-up on 3 January 2026 revealed the shocking reality left behind by holidaymakers and coastal residents alike. What should have been a place of beauty and renewal was instead covered in vast amounts of discarded rubbish, carelessly abandoned once the holidays came to an end. And sadly, this was not an isolated incident. Just days later, volunteers from t