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.

Black rhinos are browsers, preferring leaves and woody plants over grass. Their pointed upper lip helps them feed with p...
19/08/2026

Black rhinos are browsers, preferring leaves and woody plants over grass. Their pointed upper lip helps them feed with precision as they move carefully between shrubs.

What they eat shapes their survival, from strong immunity to raising healthy calves. As habitats shrink and plant diversity declines, food becomes scarce. Protecting their food sources is key to protecting black rhinos.

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg Photography

Support our rangers as they take on the by donating to our fundraiser through the link below. Your donation not only s...
17/08/2026

Support our rangers as they take on the by donating to our fundraiser through the link below. Your donation not only supports our rangers but also helps us to fulfil our conservation objectives.

Let's make the 7th edition of the Wildlife Ranger Challenge truly impactful!

Donate here: https://wildlife.rangerchallenge.org/campaigns/save-rhino-trust-2026

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg Photography

In the rugged beauty of north-west and north-central Namibia, black rhinos still walk ancient paths.With 90% of this sub...
13/08/2026

In the rugged beauty of north-west and north-central Namibia, black rhinos still walk ancient paths.
With 90% of this sub-species found here, these landscapes carry the weight of their future.

Every sighting matters.

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg Photography

The Rhino Guardianship Certificate connects people, rangers, and rhino conservation in a new way.Created by Save the Rhi...
11/08/2026

The Rhino Guardianship Certificate connects people, rangers, and rhino conservation in a new way.

Created by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and Wadappt, it provides direct support for patrols, helping fund fuel, equipment, and ranger salaries.

It also measures real fieldwork, like sightings and patrol coverage, to encourage and reward effective rhino protection. Find out more: https://wadappt.io/

Image: Marcus Westberg Photography

We're excited to share that the short feature we worked on with WildAfrica about SRT's work in Kunene is set to air on 2...
07/08/2026

We're excited to share that the short feature we worked on with WildAfrica about SRT's work in Kunene is set to air on 27 August at 19:30!

Tune in on DStv Channel 284 or GOtv Channel 24 to learn more about the impact of our work and the communities we serve.

Don't miss it!

In the remote Kunene region, the Mule Patrol Unit helps protect Namibia’s endangered black rhinos. The terrain is harsh ...
05/08/2026

In the remote Kunene region, the Mule Patrol Unit helps protect Namibia’s endangered black rhinos. The terrain is harsh and vast, making access difficult for vehicles and foot patrols. That’s where mules make the difference.

They combine the sure-footedness of donkeys with the speed of horses, have great endurance, and live longer than both. They take time to train, but once they learn, they are incredible partners in the field!

Together, rangers and mules reach the most remote areas to help keep these rhinos safe.

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg Photography

Today, on World Ranger Day, we celebrate the people who choose to stand between wildlife and the many threats it faces.A...
31/07/2026

Today, on World Ranger Day, we celebrate the people who choose to stand between wildlife and the many threats it faces.

Across Namibia's remote northwest, our rangers walk countless kilometres, endure long days and sleepless nights, and dedicate their lives to protecting the world's last free-ranging black rhino population. Their work is demanding, often unseen, and rarely easy, but it is essential.

Every rhino still roaming these wild places is a testament to their commitment, courage and perseverance.
To every ranger, tracker, monitor and team member: thank you. Your footsteps shape the future of conservation, one patrol at a time.

Happy World Ranger Day.

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg Photography

From curiosity to custodianship.Through hands-on outreach, Save the Rhino Trust is helping youth in Namibia understand w...
28/07/2026

From curiosity to custodianship.

Through hands-on outreach, Save the Rhino Trust is helping youth in Namibia understand what it takes to protect free-roaming black rhino, and why it matters.

These outreach programmes connect conservation to opportunity. Many of SRT’s broader community programmes feed into skills development pathways like Rhino Rangers and tracker training, showing youth that conservation is not only about protection, but also employment, leadership, and pride in custodianship of their environment.

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg Photography

It might not look like much, but to a tracker, this is gold!Rhino dung carries messages, maps movements, and connects in...
21/07/2026

It might not look like much, but to a tracker, this is gold!
Rhino dung carries messages, maps movements, and connects individuals across vast distances.

It’s details like these that power Save the Rhino Trust’s work in Kunene.

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg Photography

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