Largest white rhino translocation by air

30 White Rhino translocated from South Africa to Rwanda

Longest giraffe translocation by road

10 Giraffe relocated 2600km from South Africa to Malawi

The return of rhino to Rwanda

18 Black Rhino reintroduced after a 10 year absence

mozambique's First in-country elephant translocation

multiple herds of elephant relocated within reserves in Mozambique

BLACK RHINO FROM South Africa TO MALAWI

17 Black Rhino relocated to boost current population

Largest elephant translocation

520 elephants relocated between reserves in Malawi

Return of Lion to Rwanda

9 lions reintoduced after the species has been absent for 20 years

Longest elephant translocation

100 elephants translocated 1700km to Mozambique

Restocking Zinave National Park

the reintroduction of both sable and oribi

large scale wildlife capture, translocation
and restocking projects

" Witnessing the loss of a species is heart-breaking, but there is nothing quite as hopeful as seeing its return."

We have undertaken some of the largest and most complex translocations for the leading conservation organisations throughout Africa. These movements are frequently across international boundaries as part of continental conservation initiatives.

>100 000

animals translocated

40

different species

18

countries across Africa

Our objective

To make a meaningful difference to the protected areas within which we work, by translocating species from areas in which they occur in relative abundance to areas in which they have become locally extinct, or where small populations need to be supplemented.

The role of translocations

When we experience the spectacular wild landscapes of Africa and we find ourselves in awe of the remarkable wildlife and diversity of species, we presume that they have always been there, intact and complete.

The truth is that even Africa’s most famous parks have had one or more species disappear at the hand of man, and that a reintroduction effort has been necessary to make these ecosystems whole again.  

Most people understand that conservation involves proper protection by rangers and through working closely with neighboring communities, however an often over-looked dimension of conservation, is the essential role of wildlife translocations.

3000+

elephant

2000+

rhino

100 000+

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Kester Vickery

Kester Vickery is the continent’s leading wildlife translocation specialist. His conservation achievements span 25-years and have included the capture and translocation of over 100,000 animals; consisting of 40 different species; in 18 countries across Africa.

His work includes the restocking of entire protected areas; the reintroduction of endangered species such as black rhino, lion, oribi, eland, and cheetah into countries where they had previously gone extinct; the movement of over 2,000 white rhinos; and the largest and most complex elephant translocations ever undertaken.

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Wildlife Capture and Translocation

Conservation Solutions has more than 25 years of experience in catching and translocating more than 40 wildlife species across the continent. We have been responsible for some of the largest and most complex translocations ever undertaken. With well-protected areas rapidly dwindling, and numerous species on the decline, Conservation Solutions is privileged to play a critical role in efforts to maintain and re-establish the biodiversity of these ecosystems.

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Wildlife Veterinary Services

Conservation Solutions has undertaken countless wildlife management projects including collaring, monitoring, disease testing, quarantining, dehorning, and veterinary interventions on high value species, all requiring specialised wildlife veterinary experts.

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Specialised Capture Equipment
and Logistics

Conservation Solutions designs and builds specialised capture and loading equipment for a variety of species. From years of experience in inter-continental animal translocations, we are continuously improving the design and construction of the specialised equipment to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals throughout their journies. We regularly plan and execute logistical solutions for complex translocation projects, including permitting.

why are translocations necessary

The why behind translocations

Establish founder populations

After decades of neglect and insufficient protection, most of Africa’s parks have had at least one species disappear at the hand of man, resulting in the species becoming locally extinct. We have been responsible for multiple operations, reintroducing  species after long periods of absence, to establish a founder populations allowing for the species to once again thrive.  

Lion return to Rwanda after 20 year absence
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reintroducing giraffe to malawi
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Black Rhino return to rwanda
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The why behind translocations

Bolster existing populations

With well-protected areas rapidly dwindling, and numerous species on the decline, it often necessary to bolster existing populations of certain species. The majority of our translocations entail relocating a species from areas in which they occur in abundance to areas in which they occur in small numbers, ultimately supporting population growth to ensure the long-term survival of these iconic species.

200 Buffalo in zambia
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100 Elephant to mozambique
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White Rhino relocated to rwanda
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The why behind translocations

Mitigate human wildlife conflict

Naturally with the growing human population, forcing people and wildlife to share the same resources, human-wildlife conflict arises. Occasionally, our translocations play a role in alleviating this pressure by relocating animals from a population-dense areas with abundant resources, thus mitigating this conflict.   

alleviating human- Elephant conflict
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relocating elephant from drought-stricken reserve
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emergency translocation of escaped elephants
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The why behind translocations

Increase genetic diversity

Often populations of certain species found in areas surrounded by people have no ability to migrate and the population consists of individuals with limited genetic diversity. Translocations are a mechanism that mimics the natural process of new individuals entering into a population, otherwise known as meta-population management. In certain circumstances, the translocations occur with the intent of introducing specific genetics into a population.

Tembe tuskers
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Grumeti rhino
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malawian giraffe
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