Our Anti-Poaching Team

Within the boundary of Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve, out at the forefront of conservation, you will come across a team of dedicated individuals who put their own needs aside in order to protect and preserve African wildlife.

An Anti-poaching team consists of many aspects and different roles. There are various positions that all work together in different ways to protect wildlife from outside intrusion. One of the most important aspects of an anti-poaching team is that the team is working together towards the same goal; the preservation and protection of our wildlife.

The rangers often have to work in remote wilderness areas under arduous conditions, usually where communication is a serious challenge and resource support is extremely scarce. They make enormous sacrifices, regularly placing their lives at risk to ensure the integrity and conservation of Africa’s protected areas.

The work of these conservation heroes is not only about undertaking law enforcement patrols but also assisting in other important conservation tasks. Daily tasks involve different activities from priority animal monitoring, foot patrols, fence patrols, and observation posts in potential high-risk areas on the reserve. One of the obstacles encountered is poaching with the use of dogs and snares on the fence line. This is combined with constant monitoring as a team. The most critical time of any month is known as the full moon. During this period, it is critical to have 24-hour foot patrols as well as vehicle patrols along fence lines to ensure the safety of the reserve and wildlife.

The types of training an Anti-poaching team will be subject to involve tracking, spoor identification, and bush crafts training. Firearm training is an important aspect of working as an anti-poaching ranger and is something that needs practice regularly. However, even with all this training these hard-working people are often faced with problems that arise and they then need to put everything they have learned into play to protect what is important.

The magnificent creatures that our dedicated Anti-poaching team defends deserve a future free from the looming threat of poaching. As we mark World Ranger Day, we invite you to play a part in their protection. Your generous contribution can make a world of difference. Visit Nambiti’s donation page and lend your support. Together, we can ensure that future generations can marvel at the grandeur of animals in the wild.