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Last year, as part of Project Rewild, 17 painted d

Last year, as part of Project Rewild, 17 painted dogs – eight adults and nine pups – were successfully relocated into Zimbabwe's Sapi Reserve, marking a major milestone in rebuilding predator diversity and strengthening this endangered species’ future. What began as a complex conservation operation took unexpected turns, including the birth of pups mid-mission, and demanded extraordinary dedication from a committed conservation team.

Today, these painted dogs are running free in a protected landscape, learning to hunt, exploring new territory, and helping restore ecological balance in the region. Early monitoring shows encouraging signs of stability, with the pack ranging from Sapi Reserve to Chewore North along the Zambezi River.

Read more about our latest relocation efforts in our impact report (link in the bio).

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Building stronger teams on the front line of conse

Building stronger teams on the front line of conservation.

This quarter marked meaningful progress in the development of our Wildlife Rangers across Botswana and Zimbabwe, from advanced 4x4 defensive driving training in the Okavango Delta, to well-earned promotions into leadership roles. Five rangers stepped up as Team Leaders, including two women, strengthening our field teams and setting new standards of professionalism and dedication. Our rangers also took on the African-wide Wildlife Ranger Challenge, pushing their physical and mental limits in a 21km run carrying weighted packs – a powerful demonstration of endurance, unity, and commitment to protecting wildlife and wild spaces.

Visit the link in our bio to read more in our Impact Report.

#wildliferangers #ConservationInAction #ImpactReport #GreatPlainsFoundation #ProtectWhatSustainsUs #FromTheField

Protecting ecosystems takes vigilance, collaborati

Protecting ecosystems takes vigilance, collaboration, and boots on the ground.

Across Botswana and Zimbabwe, Great Plains Wildlife Rangers are monitoring biodiversity, mitigating illegal activity, and responding to emerging threats. Joint patrols with partner organisations and government departments, by helicopter, vehicle, and boat, are proving highly effective, leading to arrests, the recovery of illegal fishing equipment, and the disruption of poaching activity.

Beyond enforcement, rangers are deepening our understanding of the natural world. From elephant monitoring and investigating wildlife mortalities, to recording bird sightings that help map species distributions and seasonal movements, every patrol contributes vital data to conservation efforts.

Take a look at our latest impact report for more (link in bio).

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As we welcome 2026, we’re filled with gratitude fo

As we welcome 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible conservation family. Your support continues to protect wildlife, safeguard wild spaces and uplift communities across Africa. Together, we step into a year of hope, action and meaningful impact, committed to protecting what matters most: our wildlife, our wild places and our shared future. Thank you for being part of this journey.

#NewYear2026 #Conservation #GreatPlainsFoundation #ProtectWhatMatters #ConservationTourism

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend ou

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks, from Great Plains co-founders @DereckJoubert and @BeverlyJoubert, and everyone at the Great Plains Foundation. Your support has helped protect endangered wildlife, conserve vital habitats and uplift communities across Africa. Together, we’ve turned commitment into meaningful impact. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful festive season and a hopeful year ahead. Thank you for being part of this journey.

#ThankYou #FestiveSeason #GreatPlainsFoundation #ConservationInAction #ConservationTourism

Earlier this year, a pack of painted dogs were tra

Earlier this year, a pack of painted dogs were translocated and successfully released into Zimbabwe's Sapi Reserve as part of Project Rewild, led by Great Plains cofounders @DereckJoubert and @BeverlyJoubert. What began as a complex relocation became an extraordinary journey, complete with unexpected puppy births and unwavering dedication from a passionate conservation team. Today, these dogs are running free, learning to hunt, strengthening fragile bloodlines and reclaiming their place in the wild.

This is what results-oriented conservation looks like.

Support the Great Plains Foundation and be part of real, measurable impact for endangered wildlife (link in the bio to get involved).

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While visiting the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Bev

While visiting the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Beverly Joubert spent time with Warden Francis Sopa, who shared this deeply meaningful gesture: a handcrafted necklace, gifted as a thank-you from himself and his wife. In return, Dereck wears a traditional cloak made by Francis’s wife — a symbol of appreciation, partnership, and shared purpose.

These moments matter because they reflect the relationships behind conservation success. Through the support of the Great Plains Foundation, new and improved ranger housing has been completed at the Olare Motorogi Conservancy headquarters — a transformative project that places dignity, wellbeing, and sustainability at its heart.

The development includes a modern twelve-unit residential complex, a well-equipped kitchen and dining hall, and new washroom facilities — all thoughtfully designed to support community living while minimising environmental impact. Most importantly, it marks a significant step forward in improving the welfare and working conditions of the rangers who protect this remarkable ecosystem every day.

True conservation is built not only on protecting landscapes and wildlife, but on standing alongside the people who safeguard them.

#GreatPlainsFoundation #OlareMotorogi #ConservationInAction #Rangers #CommunityFirst #Gratitude

On 3 December, Great Plains Foundation proudly han

On 3 December, Great Plains Foundation proudly handed over two new sustainable home in Gudigwa and Seronga as part of our Sustainability Housing Project in partnership with Okavango Community Trust communities. These homes are built using recycled glass bottles from @great plains conservation camps and local partners, crushed into sand and transformed into strong, eco-friendly bricks.

A huge thank you to Hon. Wynter Mmolotsi, Kgosi Ndando, Kgosi Ndowe, the VET Committee, the District Commissioner and Councillors, district officials, and the Seronga and Gudigwa communities for joining us in celebrating this milestone. Together, we’re building brighter futures, one home at a time.

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This past quarter has been marked by meaningful pr

This past quarter has been marked by meaningful progress across our conservation programmes, from restoring ecosystems to rewilding threatened species. Here are some of the milestones made possible through your support (link in the bio to read the full Q3 report):

Project Rewild
• 17 painted dogs relocated to boost critically endangered populations
• Elephants, giraffes, zebras & impalas safely moved to secure habitats
• Ongoing monitoring to ensure every animal thrives post-release
Restoring balance, one species at a time.

Big Cats Initiative
• Celebrated World Jaguar Day and the incredible work of local researchers in Colombia & Brazil
• Funding vital big cat coexistence and monitoring programmes
• Elevating new conservation voices and scaling local impact globally
Protecting big cats by empowering the people who protect them.

Wildlife Rangers
• 53,912 km patrolled across Botswana & Zimbabwe
• Daily monitoring of elephants, rhinos, painted dogs & more
• Preventing illegal activity and supporting nearby communities

Thank you for standing with us as we continue to protect wildlife and restore Africa’s wild landscapes. Your support makes these successes possible.

Visit www.greatplainsfoundation.com for more.

#GreatPlainsFoundation #SupportAfricasRangers #conservation #wildlife

Today, we honour the species, habitats and communi

Today, we honour the species, habitats and communities at the centre of our mission.

Whether it’s moving wildlife to safer areas, safeguarding big cat populations, or investing in local livelihoods, Great Plains Foundation is committed to conservation that leaves a real and lasting imprint.

Our initiatives have helped:
• Expand protected landscapes, safeguarding crucial wild spaces to preserve migration corridors and support ecosystem resilience.
• Carry out ambitious rewilding and translocation efforts under Project Rewild
• Support wild predators through our Big Cats Initiative (BCI), which funds grassroots projects that foster human–wildlife coexistence and protect species like lions, leopards and cheetahs across Africa.
• Empower local communities, from training female rangers and sponsoring conservation students, to supporting livelihoods, education and sustainable living.

On World Wildlife Conservation Day we reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the species and spaces that make our planet thrive. To find out more about what we do, visit www.greatplainsfoundation.com

#WildlifeConservationDay #conservation #wildlifeconservation #GreatPlainsFoundation #ProtectWhatSustainsUs #ConservationTourism #wildlife #natureconservation @greatplainsconservation

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We would like to thank Beverly Joubert for allowing us to include her wildlife fine art photography in some of the imagery included here. Please visit www.beverlyjoubert.com to discover more.

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