2022

Tusk, the UK charity established in 1990 has achieved widely in conservation areas such as illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Tusk’s strong reputation and focus on funding, leadership, convening, collaborating and amplifying awareness has in turn, enhanced conservation capacity on the ground across Africa.  H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, as Royal Patron for Tusk, supports Tusk’s team and serves as a powerful advocate.

Tusk’s annual Wildlife Ranger Challenge was initially launched in 2020 in response to the global crisis, which called for solidarity, connection and  support for the ranger profession.

With our shared essence in the conservation endeavour, we, as Zuka Private Game Reserve immersed in participating in Tusk’s Wildlife Ranger Challenge participating first in 2022.  This annual event unites our reserve’s rangers, all our staff, our partners and neighbours, with thousands of other rangers across Africa and, a common goal.

The challenge, a competitive series of push-up and sit-up challenges leading up to the main event  which is walking or running 5km or 10km, or for the courageous, the full 21km run through the reserve.  Wildlife Ranger Challenge has become a highlight of Zuka’s calendar!

Our funds raised go to Oceans Without Borders Marine Rangers. Tusk have the immense support of The Scheinberg Relief Fund who generously commit match funding to support of rangers most in need, and, as a result of our participation, Oceans Without Borders have received further Catalyst and Evolution grants too.

Zuka’s partnership with Tusk is deepening, effective and fun, as we grow our Wildlife Ranger Challenge year by year! We are aligned in our endeavours and work in creating lasting impact in the conservation sector. Our combined efforts not only provide crucial financial support to ranger teams but also highlights to a global audience the importance of wildlife protection and community engagement in preserving our planet’s diverse ecosystems.