Great Plains - protecting the Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Great Plains ranger team in the Okavango consists of both men and women, being the first organisation in Botswana to empower local women into Female Ranger teams. Uniting To Support Africa’s Rangers #ForWildlifeRangers
Get to know us!
We are the Great Plains wildlife rangers in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We are working to ensure this vital ecosystem remains healthy and functioning.
Why is it important to protect the Okavango Delta?
The Okavango Delta is one of the world's largest inland wetlands and a crucial oasis supporting an astonishing diversity of life and numerous endangered large mammals, including the largest population of African elephants in the world. The Delta is also home to wild dogs, cheetah, lion and leopard.
The health of these populations and the ecosystem relies on rangers in their daily monitoring and protection work.
What does our daily work look like?
- Collect data to build data sets of species, vegetation to inform conservation decisions and map changes over time
- Patrol for potential threats to the health of the ecosystem
- Create population data on large herbivores and carnivores
- Analyse the data we have collected
- Support regional conservation and partner with other organisations to find solutions collaboratively
- Connect with communities to discuss conservation topics
- Educate in schools on the value of conservation
- Inspire the younger generation to see job opportunities in conservation
- Specific conservation activities such as translocations, animal darting exercises
We are a match partner, which means every dollar raised for the rangers is matched! Help us support the rangers who are protecting this ecosystem.
Pushup Challenge Complete!
Aug 21, 2025, 7:39:59 AMOur Male and Female WRC ranger teams have completed their Push Up Challenge. Congratulations to the teams and the incredible effort. Working in the wilderness is not easy work, being fit and strong is essential for both mental and physical health in the field.
TEAMWORK! Male Rangers sunrise training
Aug 21, 2025, 7:37:41 AMWorking together is the ultimate strength. Teamwork is the key to conservation.
Training update from the Female Rangers team
Aug 21, 2025, 7:35:09 AMSunrise WRC training! The best time to train to avoid the heat of the day. Training is going well and it is great to feel a part of a community knowing other rangers are also training all over Africa in their landscapes.
WRC quiz complete!
Jul 29, 2025, 11:36:50 AMThe female rangers of the Okavango Delta, team Batlhokomedi, have taken part in the Ranger Quiz! Our inspirational ladies team includes Kethobogile Mokenti, Matabele Taolo, Pihelo Nthoma and Agonneone Botshelo. Their impressive quiz result score of 95% has got them well on their way to the next challenge and raising more awareness for wildlife rangers and conservation in Africa.
