We Tracked an Endangered Pangolin in Namibia | The Ultimate African Wildlife Experience

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Tracking the elusive pangolin in Namibia is one of the rarest wildlife experiences on Earth, and in this video, we take you along for this unforgettable bucket-list encounter.

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Nocturnal, shy, and incredibly hard to find, seeing a pangolin in the wild is never guaranteed. This experience offers a rare look at how ethical wildlife tracking and conservation efforts are helping protect this endangered species.

Following expert trackers after dark, we witness the quiet movements of a Temminck’s ground pangolin, watching as it navigates the African bush with its powerful tail and unique armour of overlapping scales. It’s a moment that feels almost prehistoric and a powerful reminder of why conservation matters.

Namibia is known for extraordinary wildlife and safari experiences, but encounters like this go far beyond tourism. Pangolin tracking supports research, monitoring, and protection against threats such as illegal wildlife trafficking and habitat loss.

If you’re passionate about wildlife conservation, African safaris, and once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters, this is a true bucket-list experience.

👇 Would seeing a pangolin in the wild be on your bucket list? Let us know in the comments.

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We're Mireille and Shannon, bucket list adventurers proving it's never too late to live your dream. We share travel tips, epic stories and inspiration, particularly to help over-50s to turn 'someday' into today —because adventure has no age limit!

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