Kumbe Biodiversity

Among the biodiversity survey techniques used by Kumbe Biodiversity, Sherman traps are one of our go-to tools for studying small mammals.

In one of our recent field surveys, these traps played a key role but as always, success isn’t just about setting a trap and waiting. We prepare fresh bait every morning, using a strong-smelling mix of sardines, peanut butter, and coconut. That aroma can attract small mammals from surprisingly far away sometimes up to 50 meters, depending on habitat and conditions. Each day, traps are carefully re-baited to keep them effective.

Still, the real skill lies beyond the bait. Knowing where to place the trap, why a spot works, and how animals move through their environment is what truly makes the difference. It’s a mix of method, experience, and field intuition the kind of detail that turns trapping into real biodiversity insight.

Honoured to participate in the 𝗪𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗼 𝗢𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀!
We were proud to have showcased Kumbe’s environmental eDNA lab-in-a-box. Our portable system designed to make biodiversity monitoring more accessible, rapid, and field-ready.

We didn’t take home the prize this year, but we walked away with something just as meaningful: great conversations, valuable connections, and fresh inspiration.
Huge congratulations to the winners Aestuarium, iON-ENERGY B.V., 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗮𝗹𝘆 for their exceptional innovations!

And of course, a heartfelt thanks to the Wubbo Ockels Foundation for organizing such an energizing and forward-thinking event. We’re motivated as ever to keep pushing the boundaries of conservation science.

🌞 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫! 🌍🌿

Yes! even when the power is down, our solar energy keeps the DNA cool! 🧬❄️
Protecting the environment isn’t just about what we study it’s about how we live and work every day.

🚙💨 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚?

Of course she looks beautiful in white, that’s our Kumbe car showing off! ✨

Our offices are based in Arusha 🌍, but guess what? We can roll up and join you wherever you need us. 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 😉.

🌿 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 – 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

Meet 𝑬𝒏𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉, the Director of Kumbe Biodiversity, a dedicated naturalist and community engagement expert with over three decades of experience in conservation. With a strong academic background in zoology, sociology, and community economic development, Enock has spent his life bridging the gap between protected areas and the people who live around them.

His career spans work with both national and international conservation organizations, such as TANAPA, AWF, WWF, and others, where he has championed local participation, resource governance, and sustainable conservation strategies. Renowned for his deep understanding of natural resource management and conflict resolution, Enock brings not only expertise but also a deep passion for empowering communities to take informed, responsible action for the future of our planet.

At the heart of his work is a simple but powerful belief: that conservation thrives when communities are not just involved but are true partners and beneficiaries of the efforts to protect Mother Nature 🌍🌿.

🌿 Welcoming Our 3rd eDNA Training! 🧬

We're thrilled to introduce the third group of young conservationists joining Kumbe Biodiversity Academy, a learning initiative under Kumbe Biodiversity. These four passionate graduates will get hands-on training in environmental DNA (eDNA).

💡 The training is completely free of charge and is part of our mission to build local capacity for science-driven conservation in Tanzania.

Each trainee brings a unique story, dedication, and ambition to protect our ecosystems. Through this program, they’ll gain practical skills in eDNA sampling and extraction from collected samples.

This marks our third training, and we’re proud of the growing community we’re building. We hope to offer more training opportunities in the near future and empower even more youth to lead the way in conservation science.