Over N$800,000 raised for N$1 million reward for tips leading to rhino poachers’ arrest Dorsland – This One Hit Home

Ach, Leute… this one really got to me.

When I first heard about Dorsland – a pregnant black rhino cow, and her calf – both killed by poachers in Kunene, I just sat there for a moment. Speechless. You know, we hear about poaching now and then, but this… this felt personal. Maybe because it happened right here, in our Namibia. Maybe because she was carrying new life. Or maybe because we know how rare and precious these animals are.

But then something beautiful happened. Within just a few days, over N$800,000 was raised by Namibians – from all walks of life – to offer a N$1 million reward for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of the culprits. That’s not small change, hey. That’s unity. That’s heart.

It started with N$100,000 from the Conservation Travel Foundation, backed by Ultimate Safaris, and then Tristan Cowley, their MD, added N$50,000 of his own. That’s not just business – that’s personal commitment. The rest? Came from us. From the people. From folks who care.

And that’s what makes me proud to be a Namibian. A Südwester. We don’t just sit back and shake our heads. We stand up. We speak out. We protect what’s ours.

Tristan said something that stuck with me: “Informants are more valuable than poachers.” And he’s right. We need to make it clear – if you know something, say something. Because this isn’t just about Dorsland. It’s about every rhino still out there. It’s about our future. Our kids deserve to grow up in a Namibia where rhinos still roam free.

So here’s my call to you:
If you want to help, or if you know someone who does, reach out to jason@conservationtravelfoundation.org. Every dollar, every rand, every euro – it all helps. And if you hear something, say something. Let’s make sure these poachers know: Namibia is watching. And we won’t let this slide.

Für Dorsland. Für unsere Wildtiere. Für unser Land.