Save the Rhino Trust

Helping secure a future for the world's last truly wild black rhino population.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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This Africa Day, we celebrate a continent whose wild spaces are home to our most precious species. From the mountains and dry riverbeds of Namibia to communities who stand beside conservation, protecting rhinos is about protecting something far greater, the soul of Africa itself.

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At Save the Rhino Trust, ranger safety and well-being are non-negotiable.

Through our Ranger Welfare Project, we provide:
• 24/7 access to medical doctors
• Ongoing first aid training
• Continuous provision of essential medical supplies

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No crowds. No engines. No easy moments.

Tracking black rhinos in Damaraland asks something of you.
Time. Effort. Respect.

And in return, it gives you something that stays.
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Decades of dedication, measured in data and discoveries.

From 13 scientific papers in five years to the longest-running black rhino database, Save the Rhino Trust turns field research into real-world conservation action.

Photography: Marcus Westberg

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“I don’t want to tell my kids we had rhinos in Namibia and show them pictures. I want to say, ‘I have been looking after that rhino… and there it is, still alive.'"

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Photo: Marcus Westberg

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In the vast, untamed expanse of northwestern Kunene Region, a landscape slightly larger than Wales, life persists against the odds. Here, beneath dramatic granite domes and across endless rocky plains, survives the world’s largest remaining population of free-roaming black rhino.

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Most of SRT’s conservation work happens on foot. For four decades, teams of dedicated trackers have patrolled the Kunene and northern Erongo regions, walking miles from their field camps to monitor black rhinos.

Photography: Marcus Westberg

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The Mike Hearn Memorial Cycle Ride, held every second year in support of Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), raises vital funds for conservation.

This year’s ride takes place from 19–26 April 2026, with 18 riders led by organiser Vanessa Buxton, continuing a tradition of conservation.

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🦏 Did you know? Rhinos don’t run flat-footed. They move on their toes, a feature that helps support their weight and gives them the ability to charge with impressive speed.

SRT works alongside local communities and rangers to protect these animals.

Photography: Marcus Westberg

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A massive thank you to Tusk and Jaguar Land Rover for the handover of this incredible Defender in support of Save the Rhino Trust!

Partnerships like these power the work on the ground: helping us go further, reach more, and protect what matters most.

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Big steps for the Rhino Cup!

Save the Rhino Trust’s first meeting with Hon. Dino Balotti, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, was a powerful moment to present the vision behind the Rhino Cup.

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When the rains do arrive, they transform more than just the land. For those working in this drought prone environment, it is a powerful reminder of renewal, resilience, and the delicate balance that sustains both wildlife and our conservation efforts.

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SRT strengthens relationships with farmers, Traditional Authorities, and conservancy managers to create a platform for information exchange. By working with rangers and custodians, SRT empowers communities to monitor rhinos and collect accurate data.

Photos: Marcus Westberg

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Save the Rhino Trust may not run schools, but its lessons reach far beyond the classroom. Through hands-on community involvement, locals are actively engaged in rhino conservation: learning to value, protect, and safeguard these incredible animals.

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In 2023, Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), in partnership with Wadappt, introduced the Rhino Guardianship Certificate, a verified, performance-based approach to conservation funding.

Photography: Marcus Westberg

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Participatory Rhino Monitoring has been the foundation of Save the Rhino Trust Namibia’s work for more than four decades. Across the Kunene and northern Erongo regions, tracker teams patrol vast landscapes on foot, supported by vehicle patrols.

Photo credit: Marcus Westberg