ELEPHANTS ARE LOSING THE LAND THEY NEED TO SURVIVE

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Human-elephant conflict is now one of the greatest threats to elephant survival

Elephants need space to move across vast landscapes, but as their ancient paths are replaced by farms and settlements, they increasingly come into contact with people. This is known as human-elephant conflict — now one of the greatest threats to elephant survival and the safety and livelihoods of farming families.

And it’s escalating fast.

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When people and elephants can’t coexist, both suffer.

Without urgent action, we risk losing not only a keystone species, but also the stability of rural livelihoods and the health of entire ecosystems.

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We are wild Survivors

Across three of Tanzania’s most vital ecosystems, we work hand-in-hand with communities to turn conflict into coexistence — for the benefit of people, elephants, and the land we share.

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We respond where we’re needed.

From Ngorongoro to Katavi, we support communities in landscapes where elephants still move, and where connectivity can still be protected.

See how we work across three key regions to protect vital corridors and reduce conflict on the frontlines of coexistence.

What we do

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our impact to date

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Community-first, science-backed, built to last.

Our model is rooted in community leadership, Tanzanian knowledge, and proven science.

Our Approach

  • We respond to local requests and assess needs on the ground

  • Together, we tailor natural, passive solutions

  • Women and farming families lead the change.

  • We track impact, share results, and evolve.

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Our work brings together four key goals that connect elephants, people, communities, and the environment.

Our Conservation Goals

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A graphic with a grey background and white text that reads "Elephant Coexistence: Preventing conflict and protecting lives through practical tools and training."
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Elephants are afraid of bees!

The simple coexistence technique of suspending beehives along a wire fence deters them from entering farms and back to the safety of their migration route.

The bees also pollinate crops, support forest biodiversity, and uplift communities through beekeeping livelihoods.

This paves the way for long term habitat recovery and protection.

DID YOU KNOW?

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OUR DONORS AND CONSERVATION PARTNERS

  • Silhouette of an adult elephant and a young elephant walking on grass, with a map of Africa in the background, and the text 'Jana Robeyst Trust Fund' in green underneath.

  • Silhouettes of elephants with bees around them, and text that reads 'Elephants and Bees Project SAVE THE ELEPHANTS'.

  • Silhouette of two elephants touching tusks, standing on a grassy patch with three horizontal lines underneath.

  • Giraffe silhouette logo with the words 'PAMS Foundation'

  • Logo of 1% for the Planet, featuring a blue globe with a white number 1 and percent symbol, alongside text stating '1% for the Planet Nonprofit Partner'.

  • Logo of SMASH THE CCG TRUST with bold black text on a green background and a black banner that reads "THE CCG TRUST"

  • MorBeans Coffee Company logo with the words 'MorBeans' in brown, a coffee bean graphic, and 'Coffee Company' in blue.

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  • A scenic landscape of rolling hills and green fields under a partly cloudy sky with the logo and text 'explorer.land share your landscape story' overlayed.

  • A minimalist line drawing of three elephants and the text 'HOW.MANY.ELEPHANTS' below.

  • Logo with the word "Ahnasa" in cursive font and "Bespoke Travel" below in uppercase

  • Abstract black and white circular design resembling a woodcut pattern with the word "WILDERNESS" underneath.

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Collaboration is at the heart of our work.

We partner with Tanzanian district governments, NGOs, and game reserves to strengthen local conservation efforts with proven, community-led tools.

Work with us

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