Blog posts in Tembe Elephant Park Research Camp

Southern African Rock Python found in Tembe

Tembe Elephant Park is a haven for the Southern African rock python, formerly considered part of the African rock python species. read more

Farewell Paule Garnero

We recently saw the end of an era. Ms Paule Garnero, the most audacious, tempestuous and dedicated conservation monitor Wildlife ACT has ever had, has returned to her home country of France. read more

Lion cubs in Tembe Elephant Park

Wildlife ACT's conservation volunteer, Scott McCord, braved the midday African heat to catch a glimpse of something special at Mahlasela hide in Tembe Elephant Park. read more

The wildlife volunteer’s ultimate winter packing list

In Zululand it can drop to 8°C/46°F at night and the days can be 21°C/70°F, but with these essential items you can survive any winter’s day in the African bush! read more

Seven New Additions to Tembe Wild Dog Pack

Last weekend seven African wild dogs to made the journey from Madikwe Game Reserve down to Tembe Elephant Park. Wildlife ACT Fund was there to help with the new arrivals. read more

Lion Cubs Stalking our Conservation Volunteers

One early morning monitoring session we found Milo’s two lion cubs alone on the road, as mom had gone walkabout. Initially they were a little skittish but they soon built up courage and began to... read more

GPS and VHF Tracking Collars used for Wildlife Monitoring

Take a look at the different types of tracking collars that we use for wildlife monitoring and why they are so important in obtaining the vital information we need to research selected endangered... read more

Tembe Wild Dog Puppies, Lions and Rhino

The 8 Wild Dog puppies in Tembe National Elephant Park are healthy and growing daily. Having four captive-bred males as new fathers was initially cause for concern for this wild dog pack, but they... read more