Wildlife Ranger Challenge
Wildlife Ranger Challenge
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Stand with Africa’s Wildlife Rangers
Every day, wildlife rangers protect endangered species, safeguard some of Africa’s most important landscapes and support the communities that live alongside them. Their work is demanding, dangerous and essential.
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge is a unique annual campaign celebrating these extraordinary men and women while raising vital funds for ranger teams protecting wildlife across Africa.
Since 2020, the Challenge has united thousands of rangers and supporters around the world in recognition of the resilience, professionalism and commitment of Africa’s wildlife rangers.
This year, on Saturday 19 September 2026, four-person Ranger Teams raced 21km across some of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes. Carrying the same heavy packs they wear on daily patrols, they showcased the strength, resilience and dedication needed to protect Africa’s wildlife every day.
#ForWildlifeRangers
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge is organised by Tusk and the Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA), the Challenge brings together hundreds of ranger teams across Africa.
Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2026 Race Day
Explore Race Day, meet the ranger teams who took part, explore our four National Hubs and support Africa’s wildlife rangers.
EXPLORE THE 2026 NATIONAL HUBS
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2026
The journey begins with a series of mental and physical Training Challenges, testing teamwork, knowledge and fitness before the ultimate test – the Wildlife Ranger Challenge 21km Race Day.
The Challenge in Numbers
Since 2020, the Wildlife Ranger Challenge has grown into a continent-wide movement supporting rangers, wildlife and communities.
The work that rangers and game scouts do as nature’s guardians is truly remarkable. They patrol thousands of miles each year, putting their lives on the line every day, protecting wildlife and ecosystems, supporting communities, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict. They inspire the next generation to love and respect nature and they teach our children about the fragility of the natural world.
For this reason, I want to applaud Tusk and its partners for its ambitious Wildlife Ranger Challenge campaign. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the dedication and bravery of these men and women.
Sponsors
MARK SCHEINBERG
Institutional Partners
