October 6, 2014

Namibia marches for Elephants & Rhinos

Text Jana-Mari Smith | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF Ronel Toll & Imogen Pretorius, both of whom participated in the Elephant and Rhino march Demonstrators in 136 cities […]
September 13, 2018

Fuelled by Passion – The RMB Namibia Ride for Rhinos

What does it take to save the rhino? The list is long - tracking teams, vehicles, food, uniforms, binoculars, support staff and supporters, among many other things. But the most essential element needed to save the rhino is passion.
October 27, 2021

Where rhinos roam

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What started as a school project turned into a family’s mission to help save the rhino population in southern Africa. The sad truth is that the […]
September 1, 2022

RMB RIDE FOR RHINOS: Eight years of cycling for conservation

The RMB Ride for Rhinos is an annual cycling event aimed at creating awareness of the tireless yet determined combined patrols done by Save the Rhino (SRT) trackers, rhino rangers (members of the local communities) and members of the Namibian Police. The event not only gives riders a tiny taste of the hardships endured by these individuals but it is also a means of raising funds for the ongoing conservation efforts by SRT. Le Roux van Schalkwyk goes along on the adventure.
June 21, 2023

10 things you might not know about rhino conservation in Namibia

Namibia is a leader in rhino conservation, boasting the largest population of black rhinos in the world. Namibia's success is attributed to various efforts, including community-based initiatives, anti-poaching programs, and breeding schemes. Notably, Namibia’s pioneering “rhino trophy hunting” program generates significant revenue for conservation by allowing the hunting of a limited number of non-breeding animals. Programs like the Black Rhino Custodianship, government actions against wildlife trafficking, and the involvement of the tourism industry also contribute to rhino protection.