The Natural Selection Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to protecting Africa’s wild places and iconic wildlife. Born from Natural Selection Travel, we work to safeguard irreplaceable ecosystems while empowering communities to thrive alongside them.
To ensure future generations can experience the wonder of Africa’s wilderness, while making conservation a shared benefit for both people and nature. How? Working with local partners and conservation experts, we aim to expand wildlife & habitat protection, empower local rural communities, and create lasting solutions for human–wildlife coexistence.
The Natural Selection Foundation is dedicated to protecting Africa’s diverse wildlife and vital habitats while supporting the communities who live alongside them. Guided by the expertise of scientists and conservationists, and enriched by the knowledge of local communities, we focus on expanding wildlife and habitat protection, empowering rural communities, and creating lasting solutions for human–wildlife coexistence.
Our latest Positive Impact Report shares our approach to creating a lasting impact, with a deeper dive into our progress and the key conservation initiatives and community projects we support.
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Supporting human-wildlife coexistence by providing safe transportation for school children and healthcare providers through an elephant corridor in Northwest Botswana.
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