Tanzania Operations.
Where Our Story Began.
The Serengeti-Mara ecosystem — one of the last great wildlife migrations on Earth.
Tanzania is the heartland of Tanzania Wildlife Trappers. Founded in Arusha in 1994, we have spent three decades building the most comprehensive professional wildlife operations network in the country. Tanzania's extraordinary biodiversity — from the Selous to the Serengeti, Ruaha to Tarangire — demands and deserves the highest standard of wildlife management expertise. This is where we are most deeply rooted, and where we set the standard for everything we do across the region.
"Tanzania holds the largest contiguous block of wildlife habitat in East Africa. Protecting it is not just a conservation imperative — it is a moral one."
Office
Arusha, Tanzania (Headquarters) · Dar es Salaam (Regional Office)
Phone
+255 750 151 020
info@twt.co.tz
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Submit a RequestWhere We Work.
The landscapes that define our operational territory in Tanzania.
Serengeti – Mara Ecosystem
The Serengeti is the stage for the world's largest terrestrial wildlife migration — 1.5 million wildebeest, 500,000 zebra, and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle moving in an annual circuit across the Tanzania-Kenya border. It is also home to one of Africa's densest lion populations and a stronghold for cheetah, leopard, and African wild dog.
Selous – Nyerere Ecosystem
The Nyerere National Park and surrounding Selous Game Reserve form the largest protected area in Africa. It holds the continent's largest elephant population and the world's most significant wild dog stronghold. TWT has an extensive operational history in the Selous spanning over two decades.
Ruaha – Katavi Ecosystem
Central Tanzania's great wilderness, Ruaha holds East Africa's largest lion population and critical elephant corridors linking the southern and central highlands. The adjacent Katavi holds one of Africa's most undisturbed hippo and crocodile populations.
Key Challenges.
Human-Wildlife Conflict at Scale
Tanzania's human population is growing at approximately 3% annually, and agricultural expansion is pushing deeper into wildlife corridors. Crop raiding by elephants, lion predation on livestock, and hippo encroachment on irrigation systems are now chronic issues across multiple regions — requiring systematic, long-term coexistence strategies rather than one-off interventions.
Poaching Pressure on Key Species
Despite significant anti-poaching progress, ivory and bushmeat poaching remain serious threats in parts of the Selous and the western corridor. Snare proliferation impacts non-target species including wild dogs, cheetahs, and pangolins. TWT works closely with anti-poaching units on snare removal and human-capacity support.
Climate Variability and Drought
Increasing climate variability is compressing dry season water sources, intensifying competition between wildlife and livestock, and driving animals into human-occupied areas in search of food and water. This is creating new conflict hotspots in areas that were previously stable.
What's Available
In Tanzania.
Availability may be subject to local regulatory requirements and partner capacity. Contact us to confirm for your specific situation.
All ServicesSafe Capture of Wild Animals
Wild Animal Rescue
Wildlife Treatment & Care
Problem Animal Control
Wildlife Management Support
Zoo Licensing & Permit Advisory
Wildlife Handling & Staff Training
Wildlife Adaptation Training
Expert Zoo Setup & Advisory
Who Governs Wildlife in Tanzania.
Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority
Primary regulatory authority for wildlife conservation and management outside national parks.
Tanzania National Parks
Manages all national parks and regulates wildlife operations within park boundaries.
Tanzania Veterinary Council
Licenses all veterinary practitioners including wildlife veterinarians.
National Environment Management Council
Oversees environmental impact assessment and compliance for operations affecting ecosystems.
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