Hyena Tanzania

FRONTLINE HYENA CONSERVATION IN THE MAASAI LANDS

TANZANIA

Lake Eyasi, Tanzania

October 17 - 27, 2026

$6,700 USD

FOLLOW THE PREDATORS.

Often feared, persecuted and misunderstood, hyenas are among Africa's most important predators.

Across northern Tanzania, researchers, wildlife veterinarians and Maasai communities are working together to understand how predators and people can coexist in one of Africa's most remarkable shared landscapes.

This mission offers rare access to that work.

Over eleven days, you'll step behind the scenes of an active predator conservation program in the Lake Eyasi ecosystem, joining the researchers, rangers and community partners working to protect wildlife while supporting the people who live alongside it.

As part of the mission, participants will facilitate the delivery of three GPS tracking collars for local hyenas, creating a lasting conservation legacy that will continue generating critical data long after the expedition has ended.

You'll step inside the work that makes this possible, gaining firsthand insight into the monitoring, research and decision-making that underpin predator conservation in East Africa.

Together, we'll:

Participate in Predator Operations Briefings, reviewing wildlife movement data, conflict reports and field intelligence alongside the conservation team to understand how real conservation decisions are made
Help piece together the movements and stories of individual predators across the landscape, gaining insight into the tools and technologies used to monitor wildlife across vast ecosystems
Join a dawn tracking team searching for fresh predator sign and reconstructing the previous night's movements across the landscape
Investigate human-wildlife conflict, including livestock predation events, boma assessments and the challenges of coexistence between predators and people
Deploy, retrieve and analyse camera trap data used in ongoing wildlife research, helping build a clearer picture of predator activity across the region
Deliver practical first aid training alongside local rangers, sharing skills that can support safety and emergency response in remote field environments
Work alongside researchers, rangers and local communities contributing to active predator conservation efforts in the Lake Eyasi ecosystem
Spend an evening around the fire with Maasai community members discussing the realities of living alongside lions, hyenas and other large predators

As part of the mission, you'll have behind-the-scenes access to conservation activities taking place during your stay, gaining a rare perspective on the operational realities of protecting large predators in the wild.

This is not a safari. It is an opportunity to step inside a working conservation program and experience the challenges, complexity and importance of protecting predators in one of Africa's last great shared landscapes.

And when the fieldwork is done, we'll head into the Ngorongoro Crater to experience one of the most extraordinary wildlife ecosystems on Earth and see exactly what all that effort is helping to protect.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Putting Hyenas on the Map

Support the delivery of three GPS tracking collars for local hyenas, helping researchers better understand how predators move, survive and coexist with people across the Lake Eyasi ecosystem.

Predator Operations & Wildlife Monitoring

Gain behind-the-scenes access to the tools, technologies and field operations used to monitor large predators across the Lake Eyasi ecosystem.

Follow the Stories of Individual Predators

Explore how conservation teams track wildlife movements, investigate predator behaviour and build a picture of how animals navigate shared landscapes.

Human–Wildlife Conflict Investigations

Visit livestock bomas, investigate predation events and gain firsthand insight into one of conservation's most complex challenges – helping people and predators coexist.

Dawn Tracking Expeditions

Head into the field with researchers and local experts to search for fresh predator sign and reconstruct wildlife movements across the landscape.

Camera Trap Research

Deploy, retrieve and analyse camera trap data contributing to ongoing predator monitoring and wildlife research.

Ranger First Aid Initiative

Partner with local rangers in a practical first aid workshop, helping support the people working on the conservation frontline every day.

Conservation Through Maasai Eyes

Spend time with Maasai community members learning what it means to live alongside lions, hyenas and other large predators.

Predator Intelligence Briefings

Review wildlife movement data, conflict reports and field observations alongside the conservation team to understand how real conservation decisions are made.

Ngorongoro Crater

Explore one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife landscapes and witness firsthand the ecosystem these conservation efforts are helping to protect.

Life on the Conservation Frontline

Live and work alongside researchers, rangers and conservation practitioners in an active field programme rarely accessible to outsiders.

WHY THIS MISSION?

Step inside an active predator conservation program and gain rare access to the researchers, rangers, wildlife veterinarians and community leaders working on the frontlines of coexistence in northern Tanzania.
Contribute to tangible conservation outcomes, including the delivery of three GPS tracking collars that will be fitted to local hyenas, helping researchers better understand predator movements, identify conflict hotspots and inform future conservation action across the Lake Eyasi ecosystem.
Explore one of conservation's most complex challenges – how people and large predators can successfully share the same landscape – through real-world research, monitoring and community-based conservation.
Go beyond observation and gain firsthand exposure to the tools, technologies and decision-making processes that underpin modern wildlife conservation.
Learn directly from local experts, Maasai community members and conservation practitioners whose knowledge and experience are shaping the future of predator conservation in the region.
Leave with new field skills, lasting connections and a direct link to your conservation impact through the mission's post-expedition impact report.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Includes:

All accommodation throughout the mission
All meals
Airport transfers and all ground transport throughout the mission
All conservation activities, including wildlife tracking, camera trapping, predator monitoring, human-wildlife conflict investigations, community engagement and field research
Access to project partners, researchers, wildlife veterinarians, local rangers and Maasai community leaders
Sponsorship of three GPS tracking collars supporting ongoing predator monitoring and conservation in the Lake Eyasi ecosystem
Support of local rangers, guides and conservation teams
Daily briefings, field guidance and safety support
Ngorongoro Crater field day
TGP Expedition Leader throughout

Excludes:

International flights to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Visa and entry requirements
Travel insurance (required)

Following the mission, participants will receive a detailed impact report outlining project outcomes, conservation achievements and updates from the GPS collar programme supported by the group.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

The world needs more protagonists. This mission is for anyone who wants to move beyond observing conservation and gain a deeper understanding of how it happens in the real world. Whether you're a student, professional, career-changer, wildlife enthusiast or simply someone who cares deeply about the future of our planet, you'll be welcomed as part of the team.

You do not need previous field experience or specialist knowledge. What matters most is curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to contribute to something bigger than yourself.

If you've ever wondered what conservation really looks like on the ground – beyond documentaries, headlines and social media – this mission offers a rare opportunity to find out.

TRAVEL & LOGISTICS

Participants will stay in comfortable shared accommodation in the heart of the Maasai lands surrounding Lake Eyasi, placing you within the landscape where the project's research, monitoring and community conservation work takes place.

All meals, snacks and drinking water are included throughout the mission. Meals feature a mix of local Tanzanian and international cuisine, with all dietary requirements able to be accommodated.

Single-occupancy rooms are available on request for an additional fee, subject to availability.

Expect early starts, active field days and an immersive experience alongside researchers, rangers and community partners working across this remarkable conservation landscape.

Once confirmed, you will receive a comprehensive welcome pack covering:

Flights and arrival information
Visa and travel insurance requirements
Health and vaccination recommendations
Detailed packing lists
Accommodation information
Cultural considerations and local customs
Mission preparation guidance
Pre-departure onboarding call with the Global Protagonists team and fellow participants
All logistics and support required before departure

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Radical Transparency, Real Impact

When you step into this mission, you’re not just participating — you’re directly supporting the work behind it. Your contribution funds research, supports local teams, and enables real conservation work on the ground.

Nothing abstract. No mystery. Every dollar goes straight into the work you’ll be part of. At the end of the mission, you’ll receive a breakdown of exactly what was achieved — and the story you helped write.

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