Kruger Companion
World Wild Dog Day Challenge
On August 26th we stand with Africa's painted dogs — fewer than 5,000 remain.
August 26th · Fundraising goal
R260,000
for African wild dog conservation — tracking, rapid response and pack protection across the Greater Kruger.
Kruger Companion is starting with an initial donation of R2,000 alongside The Boucher Legacy and Rewilding Southern Africa.
August 26th 2026 · The Wild Dog Challenge
Every coat tells a different story
No two African wild dog coats are ever the same. Yet fewer than 5,000 remain across Africa, making them one of the continent's most endangered carnivores.
This World Wild Dog Day, Rewilding Southern Africa, The Boucher Legacy and Kruger Companion invite everyone who loves Africa's wild places to stand behind this remarkable species.
Together, let's make a difference
Join the challenge
On August 26th, we're aiming to raise R260,000 for African wild dog conservation.
Here's how you can help
- Donate.
- Challenge a friend to donate.
- Share the campaign.
- Encourage your lodge, business or workplace to get involved.
Donate. Challenge. Share. Protect. Together, we can keep Africa's painted dogs running wild.
Help us make a difference
Why they matter
African wild dogs can travel more than 50 km in a single day, often moving beyond protected areas where they face threats from snares, habitat loss and disease.
Through its Wild Dog Tracking Programme, The Boucher Legacy — together with SANParks, the Endangered Wildlife Trust and conservation partners — helps monitor packs across the Greater Kruger using tracking collars and near real-time data.
These collars help conservation teams respond quickly when packs are in danger, giving Africa's most endangered carnivore a better chance of survival.
Partners in this challenge
Rewilding Southern Africa · The Boucher Legacy · Kruger Companion
Donate
Every contribution supports tracking, rapid response and pack protection.
Challenge a friend
Pass the baton — ask someone who loves Kruger to match or join you.
Share the campaign
Lodges, workplaces and travellers can all amplify the goal.