This is what we do
This is what we do
Namibia is the stronghold of one of the three remaining ecotypes of black rhinos, namely the south-western Diceros bicornis bicornis black rhino.
Anti Poaching Units
Our Anti-Poaching Units are deployed with great success throughout Namibia and we boast with some of the finest and best trained field officers. Each and everyone is hand picked through a strict recruitment and selection process. Once selection is passed, the candidate starts with six weeks of intensive training. Here we enable him to become one of the best in his profession and to function at the highest of standards at all times.
Successful candidates undergo a six week intensive anti-poaching training course. The course foundation is laid on the strictest of discipline and professional...
Successful candidates undergo a six week intensive anti-poaching training course. The course foundation is laid on the strictest of discipline and professional...
Tactical Division
NWPTD training extends beyond physical techniques. Based on the Isreali Kalah Combat System, our objective is to develop confident and disciplined individuals who can respond effectively under pressure in real-world risk situations.
Training can be applied to everyday personal safety, professional security, wildlife-protection and close-protection services.
Training can be applied to everyday personal safety, professional security, wildlife-protection and close-protection services.
Volunteer Program
Illegal hunting for rhino horn was primarily responsible for the crash in black rhino numbers from an estimated 100,000 animals in the 1960s to a low of about 1,800 surviving today. In most countries the species became extinct and the remaining populations are now scattered, and in many cases geographically isolated.
In Namibia all black rhino belong to the Government. Unfortunately, the level of resources required to effectively counter the illegal killing of black rhino by far exceed available budgets. This renders it almost impossible to effectively protect the black rhino, especially taking into account the vast areas in...
Wildlife Conservation Program
This 14-day program gives students the opportunity to learn alongside NWP's anti-poaching professionals in prestine wildlife conservancies, home to wild roaming lion, elephant, white & black rhino and other iconic African wildlife.
Each day combines guided practical field activities and conservation work, where students operate in a team to develop skills and gain hands-on experience of what it takes to protect high target wildlife in a natural space.
Each day combines guided practical field activities and conservation work, where students operate in a team to develop skills and gain hands-on experience of what it takes to protect high target wildlife in a natural space.