East African Wildlife Society

Discover compelling stories and delight in breathtaking photography that celebrates East Africa’s biodiversity, conservation efforts, and safari travel - Featured in the latest issue of Swara Magazine, the voice of conservation in East Africa. Now available @amazonkindle @nuria_thehoneststore @bookstopltd @juttsonsbookshop @chandaranafoodplus @onn_the_way Enquire: 0746463214 In this issue (January-March) 2026 Viola Clausnitzer & Melita Vamberger warn of accelerating threats to Pemba’s irreplaceable Ngezi Forest. Monica Bond examines how long-term, science-led research is guiding community based conservation and stronger protection for giraffes across East Africa. Shalini Bhalla-Lucas follows the birds - from the Rift Valley to Lake Victoria - revealing Kenya’s rich avifauna, changing habitats, and the quiet rewards of patient, locally guided birding. Paul Gacheru takes a hard look at Kenya’s vanishing vultures, the ripple effects on ecosystems and human health, and the bold solutions giving hope for their survival. Joyce Chimbi exposes how bushmeat hunting and illegal wildlife trade are ensnaring Africa’s wildlife, with Uganda’s Murchison Falls spotlighting a growing conservation crisis. Roger N Scoon explores how rifting, volcanoes and rainfall patterns shape the routes and rhythms of the great Mara Serengeti migration. Santiago Legarre revisits Samburu National Reserve, tracing its early travel history, distinctive wildlife encounters, and the quiet revival of a long-standing riverside lodge.