The Southern African Wildlife Management Association is dedicated to the conservation and wise management of the wildlife resources of southern Africa.  Membership is open to all persons involved in wildlife management and research.

• To provide a forum for communication between wildlife managers in Southern Africa;
• To encourage research and publish a scientific journal devoted to results of wildlife research;
• To provide a reference and liaison service to members through newsletters, social media and a website
• To assist in the co-ordination of wildlife research in southern Africa through any means possible;
• To provide professional and technical expertise to further the aims of the Southern African Wildlife Management Association.