Akashinga

Rangers use mobile apps and GPS technology to record every wildlife sighting, track animal populations, detect environmental changes, and strengthen conservation efforts. Swipe to learn why this data is crucial for protecting Africa’s wildlife.  #WildlifeConservation #RangersOnPatrol #BiodiversityProtection

Meet the agama lizard—a bold, sun-loving reptile found across Africa and pictured here at Akashinga's Phundundu reserve in northern Zimbabwe. With males flashing electric blue and fiery orange hues, these agile climbers rule rooftops, rocks, and savannas. Fast, fierce, and always alert, agamas control insect populations while dodging predators with lightning speed. A true survivor in the wild! Photo credits: Davina Jogi  #AgamaLizard #AfricanReptiles #ReptileFacts

Employing, educating and investing in local community members, produces a cyclical system where conservation and community connect to create a lasting impact on the environment. Scroll to see the numbers behind our local recruitment. #WomenInConservation #CommunityConservation #AkashingaRangers

In 2024, we expanded our impact into Namibia’s Kunene Highlands through a partnership with Conserve Global, where they have worked to strengthen conservation governance and create community-driven, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Looking ahead, this year will focus on expanding rangeland restoration, strengthening anti- poaching efforts, and advancing sustainable tourism, ensuring continued benefits for both people and wildlife in the Kunene Highlands. Swipe through to see the progress made so far! #ConservationImpact #ProtectWildlife #NamibiaConservation

Today is World Aquatic Animal Day, a reminder of the urgent need to protect the marine and freshwater species that sustain life on our planet. From sea turtles to fish, these animals help maintain balanced ecosystems, support local livelihoods, and regulate our climate.  In Mozambique, Akashinga's community-led turtle guard initiative is working to protect nesting sea turtles and other sea creatures from poaching and bycatch, ensuring their survival for future generations. Our rangers also promote sustainable practices among local fishers which reduce harm to marine life and preserve fragile coastal ecosystems. It can be easy to overlook aquatic species beneath the surface of the ocean, but healthy waters lead to a flourishing planet.  #WorldAquaticAnimalDay #ProtectOurOceans #MarineConservation

One of the key species in Zimbabwe's Mid-Zambezi Valley is the African elephant. From the early 2000s, elephant populations throughout the area experienced severe declines due to poaching. By 2014, numbers in the Sebungwe region south of Lake Kariba had plummeted by 76%, prompting the establishment of anti-poaching initiatives, including Akashinga, to combat the crisis. These joint conservation efforts have led to a significant reduction in poaching in recent years and today elephant herds are often seen roaming the floodplain near Akashinga's Songo camp.  However, challenges persist and these incidents highlight the ongoing relevance of conservation personnel, like the Akashinga Rangers, who patrol and monitor the land, creating a safer environment in which humans and wildlife can co-exist peacefully. #EndPoaching #ProtectElephants #Sebungwe #Hurungwe

At Phundundu camp, Head Chef Judy Sataya is always exploring new ways to keep the Akashinga Rangers fueled for their demanding work.  Inspired by "I Love You," the plant-based cookbook by renowned animal rights and environmental advocate Pamela Anderson, Judy is discovering fresh recipes that are as nourishing as they are sustainable.  Using fresh vegetables and grains—some sourced straight from our garden—she continues to share her love for plant-based cooking with the rangers, her family, and her community. #FueledByPlants #VeganConservation #SustainableLiving #NatureGuardians #PlantBasedNutrition #PlantBased #VeganCooking #AkashingaRangers

Sergeant Eve Mudenda was pushed into an unwanted marriage at 19 due to poverty. She endured six years of hardship before finding herself raising two children alone. Determined to give them a better future, she worked tirelessly on her family’s farm—until the opportunity to become a ranger changed everything. Nearly five years later, Eve has risen to the rank of sergeant, flourishing in the landscape she protects. From patrolling on foot to encountering elephants and buffalo with confidence, she has found healing and purpose in nature.  Most importantly, she has secured a future for her children, Confidence and Precise—giving them the stability she never had. Her story is proof that courage and opportunity can break cycles and create lasting change.  Photo credit: Davina Jogi #WomenInConservation #Resilience #BreakingBarriers

The Akashinga Rangers are more than protectors—they are a force.  Trained and disciplined in their mission, they stand on the frontlines of conservation, safeguarding Africa’s wildlife and habitats with precision and power. This is what courage looks like. This is Akashinga.  #Akashinga #TheBraveOnes #WomenInConservation

Water is life, yet this World Water Day we acknowledge that for many communities in the remote regions where we work, access to clean water remains a daily challenge.  At Akashinga, we believe that access to clean water is fundamental to building healthier, more resilient communities. That’s why we’ve installed solar-powered boreholes in the Nyamakate community near our Phundundu camp—helping to ease the burden on families, improve hygiene, and support sustainable livelihoods. A thriving future for both people and nature begins with something as simple and as essential as water.  #WaterIsLife #WorldWaterDay #CleanWaterForAll #CommunityConservation