Ranger Challenge celebrates guardians of the veld

Not only are they involved in wildlife monitoring and law enforcement, but also in community engagement and conservation management activities like alien plant control, fire management, and game capture.

- Anwen Mojela

And they often carry out these tasks in extremely hazardous conditions and environments that expose them to excessive health and safety risks.

In supporting the critical role rangers play, the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), based in the greater Kruger National Park, will again participate in the #WildlifeRanger Challenge to raise awareness and champion the work rangers do.

Launched in response to the Covid pandemic in 2020 to keep rangers employed, the Wildlife Ranger Challenge - a 21km race - is now an annual celebration of solidarity, connection and camaraderie for the profession.