Rhino Peak Challenge 2019

On 5 October, 33 participants took part in the Rhino Peak Challenge – an annual fundraiser which raises money for Rhino conservation as well for the conservation of the endangered species that live in the Southern Drakensberg, such as the Bearded Vulture and the various Crane species.

Participants are made up of elite athletes, everyday heroes, corporates, and people of influence, who rely on members of the public to pledge donations on their efforts. This year, the Rhino Peak Challenge raised a total of R834 000 – almost double the amount raised in 2018! These funds make a vital difference to the work being done to save wildlife species that are under severe threat in South Africa, and across the continent.

The Rhino Peak Challenge is a fundraiser that has been held annually since 2015. Every cent raised will support the work being done by Wildlife ACT, the Endangered Wildlife Trust, and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife to protect Rhino, Vultures and Cranes.

A large portion of these funds will be used to further the work of the Maloti-Drakensberg Vulture Project, which is a long-term recovery project requiring extensive research to determine population trends, habitat use, movement patterns and causes of Vulture mortality. Projects such as these require dedicated monitoring programmes, the implementation of conservation actions, as well as public awareness and financial backing.

We would like to thank all the brave participants who took on this year’s Challenge to make a difference, as well as ALL those who pledged in support of this significant event. The Rhino Peak Challenge has become a real game-changer for endangered species conservation in the region. With your help, we are confident that next year’s event will be an even greater success.

We are grateful for your support!

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