Better known by their callsign – Tango K9 – this elite unit combines the skills of dedicated rangers with the latest in surveillance and tracking technology. They also have a secret weapon: a team of highly trained and motivated dogs, with an unparalleled ability to follow a trail through the bush. A dog’s nose is one of Nature’s most remarkable creations, and the trailing dogs can follow cold spoor, and back-track to identify where suspects entered the reserve.
Their skills are perfectly complemented by those of the multi-purpose dogs, who provide the tip of the spear. They are fearless when it comes to protecting their handlers, apprehending poachers and searching for contraband.

For security reasons, we can’t profile the rangers in Tango K9, but we thought you might like to meet some of their four-legged colleagues. It’s no secret that dogs are a man’s best friend – they’re also the best friend of the wild animals threatened by illegal hunting, and a poacher’s worst nightmare. Imagine a relentless pursuer, able to faultlessly follow your trail even several hours after you passed by, and incapable of being distracted.

Tango K9 is making an active contribution to wider conservation issues as part of our involvement in the Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) conservation initiative. To support their vital work, please click here to make a donation: