SAVE African Rhino Foundation

11/09/2026

A message from SARF President Nicholas Duncan:

I wanted to introduce you properly to someone very special.

This is Shingi. She was abandoned by her mother just a few days after she was born.

Now around ten weeks old, Shingi is being hand-reared by the dedicated Rangers and her carers, Lara and Bethany. She needs four or five feeds every day and will require this intensive care for a long time — likely at least two years — before she can eventually return to the wild.

And here’s the part that really got me.

I’m not allowed to touch her.

As much as I’d love to give her a cuddle, Shingi needs to remain accustomed to her regular handlers and retain the behaviours that will give her the best chance of one day returning to life as a wild rhino.

So I have to keep my distance.

But I can help keep her fed.

That’s why, on Saturday 19 September, I’ll be doing my annual 4km Wildlife Ranger Walk to raise funds for Shingi, the Rangers who protect her, and the rhinos of Save Valley Conservancy.

So I’m asking you to please sponsor my little 4km hobble.

Whatever you can comfortably give will make a difference — and, importantly, donations are being matched, so your contribution will go even further.

🦏 Will you help me give Shingi a fighting chance — and help protect the remarkable rhino population she may one day join in the wild?

Donate by credit card:
www.givenow.com.au/cr/2026wildliferangerwalknicholas

Thank you very much for your support.

I’ll keep practising my trundle — and I’ll try to keep up with Shingi!

Nicholas Duncan
President, Save African Rhino Foundation

28/08/2026

🦏 A little too close for comfort!

Two incredible videos from our Rhino Ops trip — huge thanks to Malia Black and Heather Atwell for capturing the action up close!

After being safely immobilised for ear notching, this rhino woke up with plenty of attitude… and decided the nearby vehicle was to blame! 😳

Not once, but twice, she charged and rammed the vehicle before heading off.

An unforgettable reminder that working with wild rhino is never predictable — and why experienced teams and careful planning are so important during these operations.

Thankfully, everyone was safe and the rhino was unharmed. 🦏💪

26/08/2026

RHINO OPS – DAY 2 🦏🐾

What a day in the Save Valley Conservancy!

Day 2 of the SARF Rhino Ops trip was action-packed. The team successfully darted and ear-notched a rhino — which then woke up and decided to ram one of the vehicles! A very close-up reminder of just how powerful these animals are. (We will post a close up video soon)

🐾 The team also helped save an African wild dog with a snare around its neck, darting it and successfully removing the snare before releasing it.

Two very different operations and an incredible opportunity for our SARF guests to see firsthand the conservation work happening on the ground in Zimbabwe.

Here’s some of the action from Day 2! 🇿🇼🦏

Thank you to Jackie Mostert for the great summary video!

25/08/2026

A special stop for the SARF group at Imire Wildlife Conservancy in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🦏🐘

SARF has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Imire stretching back decades, so it was wonderful to visit again as our group makes its way south to the Save Valley Conservancy (SVC) for rhino operations.

Imire gave our guests an incredible opportunity to see rhino and elephant up close and learn more about their conservation before heading into the truly wild landscapes of SVC.

A fantastic introduction to Zimbabwe’s wildlife, and a reminder of the dedicated people and organisations working to protect it.

Next stop — Save Valley Conservancy and rhino ops! 🦏🌿

15/08/2026

🏍️ Eight new bikes for rhino conservation! 🦏

We’re very excited to share the arrival of 8 brand-new motorbikes, fully funded by SARF.

These bikes will make a huge difference on the ground, giving teams a faster and more practical way to cover large areas for rhino monitoring and anti-poaching operations.

In the bush, being able to get people where they need to be quickly matters — and these bikes will make getting around considerably easier and more efficient.

Even better, a select group of SARF supporters will get to see these bikes in action firsthand during our upcoming Rhino Ops! 🦏🏍️

Another great example of SARF supporters helping provide practical equipment that makes a real difference on the ground.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support SARF and rhino conservation. 🇦🇺🦏🇿🇼

01/08/2026

🎹🦏 Music Making a Difference!

A huge thank you to Thomas, who is donating 50% of the money he raises through busking to the Save African Rhino Foundation.

Thanks to his talent, generosity and the amazing support of his local community, Thomas has already donated over $1,040 towards rhino conservation.

You’re an inspiration, Thomas. Thank you for helping protect Africa’s rhinos—one song at a time. 💚

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

Thank you, Tim. 💚🦏

Since the very beginning of the Save African Rhino Foundation, Tim has been an integral part of our journey.

Over the years, he has travelled to Zimbabwe more than eight times, generously volunteering his time to teach first aid to hundreds—if not thousands—of people who otherwise may never have had access to this life-saving training.

Just as importantly, Tim has always brought a positive attitude, a great sense of humour, and an infectious enthusiasm that made every trip and every interaction a pleasure. He has been a wonderful ambassador for SARF and someone we're proud to call a friend.

We had hoped to present Tim with this Certificate of Appreciation at our AGM, but unfortunately he couldn't make it. Yesterday, our President, Nicholas Duncan, had the pleasure of presenting it to him at the SARF office.

As Tim steps back from delivering these courses, we'd like to say a heartfelt thank you. Your generosity, friendship and lasting contribution have made a real difference, and your legacy will continue for many years to come.

Please join us in thanking Tim for everything he has done. 💚

23/07/2026

Not your average Zoom call! 🦏💚

At our 39th AGM last night, members were treated to something truly special.

We were privileged to join Bryce and the incredible team at SVC live from Zimbabwe, where they shared the remarkable work they are doing every day to protect rhinos. As if that wasn’t enough, we were also introduced to baby Shingi – the beautiful four-week-old rhino calf currently being hand-reared after being rejected by her mother.

Seeing Shingi live was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do and the real impact your support is making.

A huge thank you to the many members and guests who joined us, both in person and via Zoom. It was a fantastic evening that left us all inspired and even more determined to continue working together for the future of rhinos.

Together, we can make a difference. 🦏