Located at the Kuruman River Reserve in the Northern Cape of South Africa, the Kalahari Research Centre (KRC), is a leading research station for studies on diverse aspects of the Southern Kalahari.
«I was overwhelmed by the discovery that amidst meerkats and other mongoose species, there was a symphony of communication, advancing our understanding of social mammals»
Marta Manser
«The Kuruman River Reserve offers students and filmmakers alike an unparalleled environment to explore and experience this unique and lively habitat»
Tim Clutton Brock
Whether volunteering with one of ourlong-term projects, conducting your own research as a student or independent researcher, filming an upcoming documentary, or organising a field course
We are a not-for-profit organization based in South Africa whose aim is to promote research, environmental education and conservation in the Kalahari region – owns the KRC.
The Friends of the Kalahari Meerkat Project (FKMP) is a society of supporters of the project, grown from the interest gained surrounding documentaries and series such as Meerkat Manor. Members of the FKMP receive exclusive information on the meerkats in exchange for a membership fee or sponsorship which contributes to the running of the project. The FKMP is a large community of people with a shared interest in the meerkats and the discoveries made on their social behaviours.