Ranger Teams 2023
WRC23 WINNER – African People & Wildlife (Tanzania)
WRC23 WINNER Tarangire National Park - Tarangire Ecosystem Team (A). Ranger Names: (1) Ezekiel Loserian (2) Ramadhani Mustafa (3) Mwasudi Nasiru (4) Milya Hodati
WRC23 2ND PLACE – African People & Wildlife (Tanzania)
WRC23 2ND PLACE Tarangire National Park - Tarangire Ecosystem Team (B). Ranger Names: (1) Alex Kipii (2) Saruni Piikini (3) Jackson Thomas (4) Tendee Masangusi
WRC23 3RD PLACE – Gonarezhou National Park (Zimbabwe)
WRC23 3RD PLACE Gonarezhou National Park - Gonarezhou Conservation Trust Team. Ranger Names: (1) Foster Mahlahla (2) Taurai Mtombwera (3) Polite Musoni (4) Lordwin Hlengani
WRC23 WINNER (FEMALE) – Conservation South Luangwa (Zambia)
WRC23 WINNER (FEMALE) South Luangwa National Park - CSL Atsikana Ranger. Names: (1) Maureen Mulenga (2) Beauty Ntala (3) Loveness Kumwenda (4) Aliness Chilepa
WRC23 2ND PLACE (WOMEN) – Frankfurt Zoological Society (Zambia)
WRC23 2ND PLACE (WOMEN) Nsumbu National Park - Nsumbu Rangers Women Team. Ranger Names: (1) Esnart Mulenga (2) Memory Chansa (3) Mildred Chishimba (4) Dinah Chansa
WRC23 JOINT 3RD PLACE (WOMEN) – Transfrontier Africa (South Africa)
WRC23 JOINT 3RD PLACE (WOMEN) Olifants West & Nature Reserve - Team 3. Ranger Names: (1) Lucendar Monyela (2) Mirren Mathebula (3) Yenzekile Mathebula (4) Remember Karabo Madike
WRC23 JOINT 3RD PLACE (WOMEN) – Transfrontier Africa (South Africa)
WRC23 JOINT 3RD PLACE (WOMEN) Olifants West & Nature Reserve - Team 2. Ranger Names: (1) Rethabile Mokgalaka (2) Nurse Molamodi (3) Tiisetso Charity Raganya (4) Everjoy Mathebula
Africa Foundation (Tanzania)
Mnemba, Vamizi & Benguerra Islands - Vamizi Coconut Crabs. Ranger Names: (1) Hija Uledi (2) Haji Ali (3) Nassor Ali (4) Iliyasa Mdigo
Africa Nature Investors Foundation (Nigeria)
Africa Nature Investors Foundation - Gashaka Gumti National Park Team. Ranger Names: (1) Denis Job (2) Umar Yakubu (3) Sani Henry (4) Abdullahi Gidado
Africa Nature Investors Foundation (Nigeria)
Okomu National Park - Okomu Rangers. Ranger Names: (1) Cyril Ekuase (2) Kingsley Kowei (3) Godstime Christopher (4) Akaasenge Vincent
Big Life Foundation (Kenya)
Amboseli Ecosystem - Team Emuny (Black Rhino). Ranger Names: (1) Ramsay Leyian (2) Robert Payiai (3) Kilelo Oloimooja (4) Antony Ntaseloi
Bongo Surveillance Project (Kenya)
Kenya's National Forests - BSP Team. Ranger Names: (1) Laban Mwangi (2) Stanley Mwangi (3) Ngeno Kipngetich (4) Peter Maina
Communities for Red Colobus (C4RC) (The Gambia)
Communities for Red Colobus (C4RC) - Red Colobus Rangers. Ranger Names: (1) Hamidou Njie (2) Amadou Barry (3) Alieu Jallow (4) Abdourahman Sidibeh
Conservation Lower Zambezi (Zambia)
Lower Zambezi National Park - CLZ Ranger Team. Ranger Names: (1) Geoffrey Shaweza (2) Godfrey Mwanza (3) Eddingtone Namiluka (4) John Chikuma
Conservation South Luangwa (Zambia)
South Luangwa National Park - CSL Azibambo. Ranger Names: (1) Dout Nkhoma (2) Geoffrey Mbewe (3) Davison Phiri (4) Martin Mbewe
Conservation Through Public Health (Uganda)
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Team Gorilla. Ranger Names: (1) Joshua Twinamasiko (2) Pius Naturinda (3) Ronald Nahabwe (4) Johnson Tumukunde
Conservation and Wildlife Fund (Zimbabwe)
Hwange National Park - Team CWF. Ranger Names: (1) Storum Mugande (2) Fanwell Lupahla (3) Mbonisi Mudimbo (4) Thandazani Moyo
Conservation and Wildlife Fund (Zimbabwe)
Hwange National Park - Team CWF. Ranger Names: (1) Storum Mugande (2) Fanwell Lupahla (3) Mbonisi Mudimbo (4) Thandazani Moyo
Department of National Parks And Wildlife (Zambia)
Sioma Ngwezi National Park - Sioma Ngwezi Team. Ranger Names: (1) Brian Simasiku (2) Elias Wachama (3) Lewis Kahilu Kashawa (4) Simasiku Simasiku
Frankfurt Zoological Society (Zambia)
Nsumbu National Park - Nsumbu Rangers Men Team. Ranger Names: (1) Goodson Peter Mwape (2) Charles Chishimba (3) Caleb Tebele (4) Kanja Mpundu
Department of National Parks And Wildlife (Zambia)
Sioma Ngwezi National Park - Sioma Ngwezi Team. Ranger Names: (1) Brian Simasiku (2) Elias Wachama (3) Lewis Kahilu Kashawa (4) Simasiku Simasiku
Frankfurt Zoological Society (Zambia)
Nsumbu National Park - Nsumbu Rangers Mutundu Team. Ranger Names: (1) Anderson Chintu (2) Manasseh Kanyangala (3) Dannister Mazimba (4) Mergan Mpundu
Frankfurt Zoological Society (Zambia)
Nsumbu National Park - Nsumbu Workshop Team. Ranger Names: (1) Davies Kusala (2) Reagan Musonda (3) Shadreck Chansa (4) Friday Kabwe
Gorongosa Restoration Project (Mozambique)
Gorongosa National Park - Buffalo Team. Ranger Names: (1) Elton Filipe Gonçalves Chuva (2) Morais Fernando José (3) José Jorge Dom Luís (4) Tomé João Fulai
Game Rangers International (Zambia)
Greater Kafue Ecosystem & Rufunsa GMA - Game Rangers International Team. Ranger Names: (1) Aaron Namushi (2) Dadley Mulundwe (3) Innocent Shambwenga (4) Clever Shimaamba
Game Rangers Association of Africa (South Africa) ALL TEAMS
Game Rangers Association of Africa,
ALL TEAMS
CENTRAL Ranger Names: (1) Iain Olivier (2) Louise De Bruin (3) Paul Cassells (4) Andrew Campbell
KNP MARULA NORTH Ranger Names: (1) James Manzini (2) Moses Sithole (3) Sam Ndlovu (4) Patrick Ndlovu
KNP MARULA SOUTH Ranger Names: (1) Dan Mathebula (2) Derrick Maluleke (3) Musa Mabilane (4) John Nyathi
KNP SPECIAL RANGERS Ranger Names: (1) Witness Ndlovu (2) Wiseman Makubela (3) Nic Mabunda (4) Prison Manganye
KNP XANATSENE NORTH Ranger Names: (1) Climant Mathebu (2) Evans Silinda (3) Musa Baloyi (4) Glander Tshabalala
KNP XANATESENE SOUTH. Ranger Names: (1) Dyondzani Mathebula (2) Replacement Siya (3) Orgain Malatsi (4) Mshado Hlatswayo
Grumeti Fund (Tanzania)
Grumeti Singita - Nyumbu. Ranger Names: (1) Kabichi Suma (2) Azizi Makango (3) Amosi Juma (4) Manyama Nyangesa
Honeyguide Foundation (Tanzania)
Makao Wildlife Management Area - Makao Team. Ranger Names: (1) Shija Salum (2) Joel Philipo (3) Gaga Gweku (4) Darasia Seif
Honeyguide Foundation (Tanzania)
Manyara Ranch - Manyara Team. Ranger Names: (1) Amani Mollel (2) Moringe Mollel (3) Saitabau Loondasat (4) Oshumu Mwason
Honeyguide Foundation (Tanzania)
Manyara Ranch - Manyara Team. Ranger Names: (1) Amani Mollel (2) Moringe Mollel (3) Saitabau Loondasat (4) Oshumu Mwason
International Anti-Poaching Foundation (South Africa)
International Anti-Poaching Foundation - Akashinga, Mozambique Team. Ranger Names: (1) Lucia Fernando (2) Rosita Machomba (3) Vila Miguel (4) Celina Zacarais
IMPACT Madagascar (Madagascar)
Mahajeby & Madiromirafy Conservation Areas - B-Fosa. Ranger Names: (1) François Randriamantena (2) Radomahefa Rabenadrasana (3) Hery Rasolofonomenjanahary (4) Venance Venance
IMPACT Madagascar (Madagascar)
Mahajeby & Madiromirafy Conservation Areas - A-Sifaka. Ranger Names: (1) Tolojanahary Hitaniaina (2) Gabriel Rakotovahoaka (3) Emmanuel Ranavorimanana (4) Vincent Tseny
IMPACT Madagascar (Madagascar)
Mahajeby & Madiromirafy Conservation Areas - A-Sifaka. Ranger Names: (1) Tolojanahary Hitaniaina (2) Gabriel Rakotovahoaka (3) Emmanuel Ranavorimanana (4) Vincent Tseny
Kashikoto Conservancy (Zambia)
Mushingashi Conservancy - Mushingashi 1. Ranger Names: (1) Macdonald Hachombwa (2) Gift Tandanya (3) Nchimunya Malambo (4) Robert Kambombo
IMPACT Madagascar (Madagascar)
Mahajeby & Madiromirafy Conservation Areas - B-Fosa. Ranger Names: (1) François Randriamantena (2) Radomahefa Rabenadrasana (3) Hery Rasolofonomenjanahary (4) Venance Venance
Kashikoto Conservancy (Zambia)
Mushingashi Conservancy - Mushingashi 2. Ranger Names: (1) Ben Tambatamba (2) Justin Sakala (3) Sydney Kapelelwa (4) Bruce Ngulale
Legacy Forests (Zambia)
Luangwa to Lower Zambezi Biodiversity Corridor - BCP team Alpha. Ranger Names: (1) Edward Phiri (2) Lexina Sikamundenga (3) Ketty Sakala (4) Triza Nakamba
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Kenya)
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Team Lewa. Ranger Names: (1) Moran Kiperus (2) Korosian Sangei (3) Meka Kiperus (4) Titus Mwiti
Lion Landscapes (Kenya)
Borana Conservancy - Team Borana. Ranger Names: (1) Ramson Kiloku (2) Nelson Kinyaga (3) Charles Ekwoma (4) Alex Kirobi
Lion Landscapes – Kenya – ALL TEAMS
Lion Landscapes - All Teams: LEOs. Ranger Names: (1) Pauline Wanjiru Kariuki (2) Solomon Matiba Punyua (3) Namelok John Olengoliai (4) Godana Lekunt Sururu Loisaba Conservancy Team. Ranger Names: (1) Ltesekwa Lowuakutuk (2) Moses Lemuli (3) Nkayia Lesoibile (4) Franco Kasana Mpala Conservancy & Research Centre - Mpala Team. Ranger Names: (1) Joseph Larpei (2) Francis Piroris (3) David Simpiri (4) Dennis Saruni Mugie Conservancy - Team Mugie. Ranger Names: (1) Festus Kalapata (2) Sirwali Losiapus (3) John Nakemer (4) Geofrey Lokoyang Ol Jogi Conservancy - Ol Jogi Team. Ranger Names: (1) Solomon Meshami (2) Joseph Sinore (3) Joseph Nangole (4) Ltaparia Lenakukuiya Ol Maisor Ranch - Ol Maisor Team. Ranger Names: (1) Nicholus Nakua (2) Josphat Nakimati (3) Jimmy Tom (4) James Ekomwa Tumaren Ranch - Karisia Walking Safaris - Tumaren Rangers. Ranger Names: (1) Rashid Ewoi (2) Kamau Metiaki (3) Metiaki Lenomboyo (4) Moi Keshine
Luwire Wildlife Conservancy (Mozambique)
Niassa Special Reserve - CINDIM. Ranger Names: (1) Achimo Aride (2) Abdul Sekene (3) Fabião Jamison (4) Victor Msanjua
Madagasikara Voakajy (Madagascar)
Mangabe-Ranomena-Sahasarotra - Hafasahona 2. Ranger Names: (1) Albert Rakotoarisoa (2) Celin Rakotomalala (3) Dore Randriambololona (4) Celestin Randriamialisoa
Madagasikara Voakajy (Madagascar)
Mangabe-Ranomena-Sahasarotra - Hafasahona 1. Ranger Names: (1) Emile Razanakoto (2) Germain Razafimanantsoa (3) Rakotoarisoa Rakotoarisoa (4) Jean Parphin Randrianandrasana
Madagasikara Voakajy (Madagascar)
Mangabe-Ranomena-Sahasarotra - Hafasahona 3. Ranger Names: (1) Jean Dore Rakotoarimanana (2) Donne Donne (3) Jocelyn Rafanomezantsoa (4) Marcellin Razanadrakoto
Malilangwe Trust (Zimbabwe)
Sadly Malilangwe Scouts could not have their four-man team in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge. Instead the Malilangwe staff ran in solidarity alongside the Gonarezhou Rangers and their team The Malilangwe Scouts: (1) Luckson Mahela (2) Lovemore Dzvongo (3) Garnet Chikwalakwala (4) Advance Jekero
My Trees Trust (Zimbabwe)
My Trees Trust - MTT Team. Ranger Names: (1) Vincent Murengwa (2) Tadius Masanga (3) Blessed Makanyaire (4) Tafadzwa Chikari
My Trees Trust (Zimbabwe)
My Trees Trust - MTT Team. Ranger Names: (1) Vincent Murengwa (2) Tadius Masanga (3) Blessed Makanyaire (4) Tafadzwa Chikari
Niassa Carnivore Project (Mozambique)
Niassa Carnivore Project - Mariri- Niassa Special Reserve. Ranger Names: (1) Chafim Mauricio (2) Manuel Domingos (3) Amisse Saide (4) Inacio Jose
Mount Kenya Trust (Kenya) / Musekese Conservation (Zambia) / Ngare Ndare Forest Trust (Kenya) / Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Kenya
Mount Kenya National Park - Marania Wildlife Guards (MWG). Ranger Names: (1) David Mwiraria (2) Joseph Michubu (3) Kenneth Mwenda (4) Josphat Magana Musekese-Lumbeya-Kafue NP - Team 1. Ranger Names: (1) Abraham Hamalambo (2) Katiba Mundanya (3) Peter Mingwala (4) George Chibuluma Ngare Ndare Forest Trust - Ngare Ndare Forest Conservancy Rangers. Ranger Names: (1) Habel Mwakio (2) David Mwai (3) Ali Molu (4) Moses Rintari Ol Pejeta Conservancy - OPC Team. Ranger Names: (1) John Njuguna (2) Henry Nyaga (3) Peter Akatorot (4) Douglas Maiyana
Niassa Carnivore Project (Mozambique)
Niassa Carnivore Project - Mariri- Niassa Special Reserve. Ranger Names: (1) Chafim Mauricio (2) Manuel Domingos (3) Amisse Saide (4) Inacio Jose
Northern Rangelands Trust (Kenya)
Northern Rangelands Trust - NRT 9-1 Anti-poaching Team. Ranger Names: (1) Saitoti Lodungokiok (2) Keshine Emmanuel (3) Serem Korosian (4) Sukuka Parkeri
Painted Dog Conservation (Zimbabwe)
Painted Dog Conservation - Hwange National Park Buffer Zone Team. Ranger Names: (1) Xavier Nkomo (2) Phathisani Mwanza (3) Fargin Muleya (4) Mclean Phiri
Peace Parks Foundation (Mozambique)
Limpopo National Park - Team Romeo. Ranger Names: (1) Fernando Jose Macondzo (2) Valdimiro Antinio Cossa (3) Requito Ibraimo Mussa (4) Rachide Jafar Amido
Project Rhino (South Africa)
KwaZulu-Natal - Project Rhino. Ranger Names: (1) Moses Makalima (2) Alwyn Burger (3) Dumisani Mafu (4) Lucky Mthabela
Save the Rhino Trust – Kunene Region – Save the Rhino Trust – Namibia
Kunene Region - Save the Rhino Trust Team - Namibia. Ranger Names: (1) Erwin Muhongi (2) Gerson Karutjaiva (3) Simon Kangombe (4) Stefanus Ganuseb
Southern African Wildlife College (K9) (South Africa)
Greater Kruger Area - Team SAWC. Ranger Names: (1) Clive Ngomane (2) Precious Malapane (3) Tebogo Malapane (4) Excellent Ubisi
Southern African Wildlife College (K9) (South Africa)
Greater Kruger Area - Team SAWC. Ranger Names: (1) Clive Ngomane (2) Precious Malapane (3) Tebogo Malapane (4) Excellent Ubisi
Transfrontier Africa (South Africa)
Olifants West Nature Reserve - Team 1. Ranger Names: (1) Johnson Ndlovu (2) Debra Mukanzi (3) Nkateko Mzimba (4) Bongane Nkwinika
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Chirundu Task Force. Ranger Names: (1) Boyd Munsaka (2) Martin Mangwiro (3) Danyere Tichaona (4) Tinashe Gibson
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Chirundu Task Force. Ranger Names: (1) Boyd Munsaka (2) Martin Mangwiro (3) Danyere Tichaona (4) Tinashe Gibson
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Chirundu Task Force. Ranger Names: (1) Boyd Munsaka (2) Martin Mangwiro (3) Danyere Tichaona (4) Tinashe Gibson
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Chewore South Team. Ranger Names: (1) Moses Muzeya (2) Worried Mukaykaya (3) Seckson Chivandudzo (4) Tichaona Makanyire
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Dande-Mbire Team. Ranger Names: (1) Caution Makura (2) Takawira Kagwere (3) Nhete Taenzana (4) Martin Gwatidzo
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - DAPU Team. Ranger Names: (1) Nicholas Elisha (2) Alpha Chimugunde (3) Austen Jere (4) Bongani Ndebele
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - DAPU Team. Ranger Names: (1) Nicholas Elisha (2) Alpha Chimugunde (3) Austen Jere (4) Bongani Ndebele
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - DAPU Team. Ranger Names: (1) Nicholas Elisha (2) Alpha Chimugunde (3) Austen Jere (4) Bongani Ndebele
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Doma Team. Ranger Names: (1) Langton Maziva (2) Edwin Bvumbanyama (3) Obert Barwe (4) Ignatius Randa
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Hurungwe Team. Ranger Names: (1) Kuda Chinake (2) Peter Bore (3) Brighton Machengo (4) Evans Ndongo
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Hurungwe Team. Ranger Names: (1) Kuda Chinake (2) Peter Bore (3) Brighton Machengo (4) Evans Ndongo
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - Hurungwe Team. Ranger Names: (1) Kuda Chinake (2) Peter Bore (3) Brighton Machengo (4) Evans Ndongo
Tashinga Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Tashinga Initiative - ZAVARU-Chewore Team. Ranger Names: (1) Falcon Ngwenya (2) Henry Bandawa (3) Anyway Muzemba (4) Moreblessing Rembani
Tsavo Trust (Kenya)
Tsavo Conservation Area - Tsavo Trust Team. Ranger Names: (1) Peter Musyoki (2) Robert Lesaloi (3) Stephen Legat (4) Jonathan Kyalo
Zambeze Delta Conservation (Mozambique)
Coutada 11 - ZDC AP Unit- C11. Ranger Names: (1) Inacio Antonio (2) Chico Vasco (3) Joao Nazua (4) Jonito Antonio
Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (Côte d’Ivoire)
Taï National Park - Ecogardes CCF Team. Ranger Names: (1) Romaric Tai (2) Benson Nioulé (3) Ziakon Lessiehi (4) Renaud Goublesson
Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (Côte d’Ivoire)
Taï National Park - Ecogardes CCF Team. Ranger Names: (1) Romaric Tai (2) Benson Nioulé (3) Ziakon Lessiehi (4) Renaud Goublesson
Wildlife Action Group (Malawi)
Thuma & Dedza Salima Escarpement Forest Reserves - Lions of Thuma Team. Ranger Names: (1) Charles Biwell (2) Sek Ingram (3) Solejalra Mazuzo (4) Gift Banda
Wildlife Action Group (Malawi)
Thuma & Dedza Salima Escarpement Forest Reserves - Lions of Thuma Team. Ranger Names: (1) Charles Biwell (2) Sek Ingram (3) Solejalra Mazuzo (4) Gift Banda
