​- RHINOS ARE IN DANGER -
Black rhinos are critically endangered and it is estimated that there are fewer than 5,600 black rhinos left in the wild. 
As recently as the 1960s, it was estimated that over 100,000 black rhino were still roaming Africa. Poaching, combined with inadequate field protection has decimated these populations. After black rhino numbers reached their lowest point in 1995, they have since steadily increased. Today it is estimated that there are fewer than 5,630 black rhinos left in the wild, and with poaching sweeping across the continent, the critically endangered black rhinos' last stand may be in north-western Namibia.

It is here that Save the Rhino Trust Namibia (SRT) works tirelessly to protect the last, free-roaming population of black rhinos in the world.
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Covering an area of 25,000 km2, SRT's trackers come from local communities and possess a deep knowledge of rhinos and their surroundings. Their skills are tested during long patrols, on foot on rough terrain in an area with no national park status, no fences and no controls over who enters and exits.
Last year our teams covered 34 346 km patrolling on foot. This is equal to three times the distance from Swakopmund to London.
Photo Credit: Marcus Westberg
SRT's success in saving the critically endangered black rhino depends on communities, businesses and people like YOU.​
​The Namibian black rhino is the largest of all the subspecies, adapted to arid conditions and not found in any zoo or captive breeding facility.  
COVID-19

​Due to Covid-19 and the devastating affect on humanity and businesses, Save the Rhino Trust Namibia, along with other conservation organizations, has seen its budget slashed as international donors have had to pass along cuts to their own budgets. The knock-on effect in terms of job security, provisions for families and the protection of Namibia’s critically endangered black rhinos has been devastating for communities in the region.

BEHATI PRINSLOO HONORS
​WORLD RANGER DAY

Rhino Ambassador

Adding to the pressure, tourism, which is a primary economic force in rural Namibia and contributes significantly to the cost of conservation, has been severely impacted.  Yet, despite the challenges, conservation continues. 
 
“During this difficult time, it is reassuring to know that the SRT trackers and Rhino Rangers are out there, monitoring and protecting the last free-roaming population of black rhinos left on earth. But this isn’t possible without our support. If you are able, please join me in supporting the B2Gold Rhino Gold Bar initiative,” stressed Behati Prinsloo, Save the Rhino Trust Namibia’s Global Ambassador.     
 
With a donation of 1,000 ounces of gold from B2Gold, the proceeds from the sale of the B2Gold Rhino Gold Bar are being used to support community-backed rhino conservation efforts.  Funding has made it possible to continue to pay salaries for rhino tracking teams, purchase critical communications equipment, and support outreach in rural communities.
 
“The B2Gold Rhino Gold Bar is an example of how creative philanthropy can help fund conservation. I’m grateful to Clive Johnson and the team at B2Gold, and extremely proud that this incredible initiative comes out of Namibia.  While the funding supports trackers and rangers in my home country, the results of protecting rhinos for future generations is a gift to all of us,” shared Behati.

Hours

M-F: 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+264-(0)64-403829

Email

srt@rhino-trust.org.na