Central African Wilderness Safaris Newsletter: May Magic
Wednesday, 1 June 2022
BLOG: Mkulumadzi Magic, by Robin Pope Safaris
Thursday, 9 June 2022
LWT News: Rhinos, cheetahs & holidays!
Tuesday, 7 June 2022
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT), responsible for running Malawi’s only wildlife rehabilitation centre and a key campaigner in Malawi’s fight against wildlife crime, have shared news on all the projects they’ve been involved over the past few months and we’ve chosen some of our favourite stories below.
Taking to the Skies
When a black rhino’s ear tag goes offline, LWT’s Wildlife Emergency Response Unit takes to the air to track it down. It’s no easy feat to tranquillise a moving target from a helicopter but luckily this is not their first rodeo! Check out this clip from the Malawi Wildlife Rescue documentary about LWT’s work, currently airing worldwide.
Visit the Warm Heart of Africa
Good news! From 1 June 2022, PCR tests are no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Malawi. So why not scratch that travel itch and book a placement with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust! From sanctuary work to veterinary medicine and wildlife research, you can get involved in conservation and wildlife rehabilitation in a beautiful and fascinating context. Find out more here.
Liwonde’s cheetah success
Five years after cheetahs were reintroduced to Liwonde National Park the population is – with a total of 42 individuals recorded since 2017. Data from this case is now helping the LWT team to understand the factors that influence successful reintroductions and help improve these moves in the future. Read more on this story here.
Malawi’s future conservation leaders
“I have had the opportunity to relate to nature in a different way than the way I used to before – I look forward to learning more and more.”
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust are proud to support the next generation of Malawian conservationists by placing dedicated young professionals in teams across their organisation, from operations and M&E to their frontline work with animals. Find out more.
For more details on these stories, and to find out more on other projects, take a look at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust’s news & blogs page on their website here.
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