tawima

Celebrating Tanzania's Wild Beauty

We are a global community of professional photographers and filmmakers driving conservation impact through ethical visual storytelling.

Our Misssion

We unite passionate photographers , filmmakers and visual storytellers to document Tanzania’s flora , fauna , landscapes and communities – transforming these stories into powerful media that drives conservation, awareness and action. Through our global fellowship, we promote ethical, respectful and impactful visual storytelling that highlights both environmental challenge and victories.

Our Vision

A world where people everywhere — locally and globally — deeply appreciate Tanzania’s natural heritage, feel connected to it and take action to protect it. We envision thriving wildlife, restored habitats, empowered local communities and a sustainable future for all — captured through the lens of art and storytelling.

Who we are

INSPIRED BY NATURE,UNITED BY PURPOSE,DRIVEN BY STORYTELLING

TAWIMA is a dynamic and passionate community of media professionals, wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and artists united by a shared love for Tanzania’s wildlife and natural landscapes, our association has grown into a formidable force in the realm of wildlife and environmental media.
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Meet the Visionaries Behind TaWiMA’s Environmental Storytelling Movement

TaWiMA is guided by filmmakers, photographers, conservation leaders, and creative professionals who believe that powerful stories can change the world. Our leadership team works to support creators, protect wildlife, and amplify environmental voices across the globe.
Through fieldwork, training, community engagement, and partnerships with environmental organizations, we continue strengthening the role of storytelling in conservation and sustainability.
Driven by Passion for Exploration & Conservation

We champion stories that protect biodiversity, empower communities, and preserve natural environments for future generations.

Witness Conservation Through Our Lens

Our films reveal the beauty of Tanzania’s wildlife and the urgent environmental challenges facing our communities. Every story we document aims to inspire action, raise awareness, and protect the natural world we all depend on.

What We Do

TaWiMA uses photography, filmmaking, and creative storytelling to safeguard the environment and inspire action. Through conservation documentaries, youth training programs, community outreach, and media partnerships, we highlight the beauty of wildlife, expose environmental threats, and support meaningful solutions across Tanzania and beyond.

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Wildlife & Nature Photography

We capture the beauty and fragility of wildlife, landscape and natural habitats from Africa savannahs and majestic elephants to coral reefs and ocean life — telling stories that matter.

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Media For Conservation & Advocacy

Through compelling photo essays, short documentaries and social media campaigns , we spotlight environmental issues: endangered species, deforestation, human-wildlife conflict, climate change and more — sparking awareness and action worldwide.

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Workshop & Training Programs

We run internships , workshops and training sessions (for example , wildlife photography internships in collaboration with partners) giving aspiring Tanzania youth the skills and experience to become professional storytellers. (e.g past wildlife-photography internships)

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Community Outreach & Education

By working closely with local communities, conservation organizations, schools, and stakeholders, we bring stories — of both wildlife and people — to inspire respect for nature and encourage sustainable practices.

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Media Licensing & Partnerships

We license high-quality conservation-focused visuals (photos, videos, documentaries) to media outlets, NGOs, educational institutions, and partners — helping to raise awareness and fund conservation efforts.

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Donations & Support for Conservation

Your donations help support expeditions, habitat restoration projects, community outreach, wildlife protection, and media production to amplify conservation messaging.

Impact & Stories — Why It Matters

Discover Why TAWIMA Stories Have Impact to The Community

Protecting Threatened Habitats
and Species

Through our visuals and stories , we raise global awareness about species at risk, habitat degradation, ocean pollution and ecosystem changes.

Empowering local talent

By training young Tanzanian photographers/filmmakers, we build local capacity for ethical storytelling and long-term conservation advocacy.

Inspiring global engagement

Our media has been shared internationally, raising awareness among audiences worldwide, attracting partners, donors and conservationists.

Supporting community conservation efforts

We collaborate with communities living near wildlife zones to document their challenges and successes, helping inform solutions and sustainable coexistence.

Partner With Us

Whether you are a conservation organization , media outlet , research group, NGO, school or institution — collaborate with us for documentaries , campaigns , photo-projects.

Donate

Every contribution helps — from funding field trips and documentary production to supporting community outreach and conservation projects.

Licence

Need high-quality, ethically captured wildlife and conservation visuals for your publication, education material or campaign ? Explore our licensing gallery and media packages.

News

WildLife OUTREACH

We will be updating more on Workshop programs here, for the time as we prepare the content KARIBU TAWIMA TaWiMA will provide a platform and support network for citizens to take ownership of the natural resources that make Tanzania a worldwide tourist destination. Together we will be making documentary style content featuring wildlife and conservation […]

Seasonal Workshop Programs

We will be updating more on Workshop programs here, for the time as we prepare the content, please: TaWiMA will provide a platform and support network for citizens to take ownership of the natural resources  that make Tanzania a worldwide tourist destination. Together we will be making documentary style content featuring wildlife and conservation stories […]

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP

TaWiMA runs photography Internships every year with Nomad Tanzania, giving opportunities to Tanzanian youth to gain basic and general skills related to the art of wildlife and camp photography. The trainee/intern will join TaWiMA trainer in partnership with NOMAD Tanzania team in order to develop skills and gain a learning-in-practice experience for one week in […]

Where Creativity Meets Conservation

Our posters, films, and photo campaigns are more than visuals — they’re tools for awareness, education, and advocacy. Through storytelling, TaWiMA brings audiences closer to the beauty of Tanzania’s wildlife and the urgent need to protect it.
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Email Support

media@tawima.or.tz