Save the Rhino Trust Namibia

Save the Rhino Trust Namibia Protecting the desert-adapted black rhino of the Kunene Region in Namibia
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Living outside of a fenced protected area, the Kunene’s rhinos are considered to be the largest truly free-ranging black rhino population left in the world. These rhino are protected and monitored by staff from Save the Rhino Trust, in conjunction with Namibia’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) and local communities. Four dedicated SRT patrolling and monitoring teams cover the core rhino

range area of 25,000 square kilometres to deter poaching and to record detailed data on individual rhino, such as age, s*x, rhino horn size and shape, ear notches and condition.

17/06/2026
Under Namibia’s night sky, countless constellations are visible while rhino trackers from Save the Rhino Trust are out o...
14/06/2026

Under Namibia’s night sky, countless constellations are visible while rhino trackers from Save the Rhino Trust are out on patrol.

They spend long hours in remote rural areas, camping under open skies as part of their daily work to monitor and protect rhinos.

Their dedication is reflected in the time, distance, and conditions they endure in the field.

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg Photography

05/06/2026

In nature, everything is connected, and even the smallest species play a role. Rhinos are known as an “umbrella species” because protecting them also helps safeguard the many plants and animals that share their habitat. At Save the Rhino Trust, our field presence supports far more than rhinos alone, extending protection across the entire ecosystem, from apex species to this tiny leopard tortoise.

01/06/2026

The SuperCub is a trusted conservation aircraft, seen here operating across the landscape. Able to land in remote terrain and fly low and slow, the “Protector” lives up to its reputation.

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28/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

🦏World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22nd every year🦏

It is a special day dedicated to raising awareness about the threats that the rhinoceros population is facing and how the world can unite to protect these endangered species🥾🥾🥾

📸 Marcus Westberg Photography



Inspired by the incredible women standing on the frontlines of rhino conservation in Namibia – trackers, rangers, commun...
27/05/2026

Inspired by the incredible women standing on the frontlines of rhino conservation in Namibia – trackers, rangers, community leaders, mothers, protectors.

Their work is not only about saving a species. It is about safeguarding landscapes, livelihoods, heritage, and the future of Namibia’s wild spaces for generations to come.

Strong. Resilient. Fearless.
These are the guardians of the wild.

Read the full story by the International Rhino Foundation: https://rhinos.org/blog/the-guardians-of-the-wild-meet-the-women-namibia/

Pictured: Lorna Dax on the right, handing resources to a Kunene ranger

26/05/2026

Following a rhino on foot takes skill, patience and sharp eyes. In difficult rocky terrain, our trackers identify faint signs of movement before setting off on foot, sometimes walking more than 20 kilometres in a single morning.

Africa is not only where rhinos live.It is where they belong.This Africa Day, we celebrate a continent whose wild spaces...
25/05/2026

Africa is not only where rhinos live.
It is where they belong.

This Africa Day, we celebrate a continent whose wild spaces still shape identity, heritage and hope. From the rugged mountains and dry riverbeds of Namibia to the communities who stand beside conservation every day, protecting rhinos is about protecting something far greater – the soul of Africa itself.

Every track followed in the sand is a reminder that conservation is not just about wildlife. It is about people, purpose, resilience and legacy.

Happy Africa Day. 🌍🦏

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