A prospective Honorary Ranger must:

- Be at least 18 years of age and a permanent resident of South Africa (younger than 18 are eligible for the Jnr Honorary Rangers)

- All members of the Corps are required to pass at least the following courses:
 
• Pass the Orientation Course of the applicable eco-zone of the Region such as Arid, Coastal, Fynbos, Grassland and Savanna.
• Pass the Hospitality Course (Theory and Practical components and Role of Honorary Rangers and overview of SANParks)
   - Attend the Regional meetings
   - Actively participate in the activities of the Region

Other specialised courses

The following specialised courses are offered to Honorary Rangers as part of their ongoing training.:

• Field interpretation
• Alien plant species
• Earth Sciences
• People and Conservation
• Parks Heritage

Refresher courses

• Honorary Rangers are assessed annually and are required to keep abreast of the latest developments insofar as SANParks is
    concerned.
• They are also required to actively participate in projects and to perform such duties as are required from time to time.


CODE OF CONDUCT

• Honorary Rangers are bound by a strict code of conduct. They must also:

- Have a passionate love of nature
- Treasure our African natural heritage
- Have a sense of community spirit
- Be willing to give freely of their time and expertise to promote the vision and mission of the Corps and the SANParks.

• Uniform

  - Honorary Rangers must wear the correct uniform and insignia while on duty.

• Perform duties only in National Parks
- Honorary Rangers are not permitted to perform any duty without reporting to the Hospitality Manager or SANParks Coordinator

Application Form: Please click here for the application form and return it together with your CV to:
The corresponding regional chairman or secretary of the region you are resident in, or

If you are unsure to which region you will be eligible or want to join are international Friends of the SANParks Honorary Rangers, send it to:

The National Coordinator
Honorary Rangers
South African National Parks
P O Box 787
Pretoria 0001

Contact: Taboureux Naude
Tel.: 012 426 5026
Fax: 012 343 4605
E-mail: taboureuxn@sanparks.org