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Otjiwarongo, Namibia

Zan
Theisinger

Anti-poaching ranger. K9 handler. Drone pilot.
Protecting Namibia's wildlife through intelligence-driven operations in the heart of the Waterberg.

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5+
Years in the Field
K9
Certified Handler
UAV
Drone Operations
24/7
Rapid Response
About Me

Born for the
Namibian bush

Based in Otjiwarongo, in the shadow of the Waterberg Plateau, I work on the front lines of wildlife conservation and security operations across Namibia's most critical ecosystems.

My work spans anti-poaching intelligence, K9 tracking operations with my Belgian Malinois partner Dax, and aerial surveillance using drones for rapid area assessment. I collaborate with organisations like the Blue Rhino Task Team and operate with the EarthRanger platform for real-time situational awareness.

A French documentary crew is currently planning to embed with my team for over a month to film an anti-poaching documentary for international distribution. This work is not just a career. It is a calling.

The bush does not wait. Neither do poachers. We train harder, move faster, and never stop watching.

- Zan Theisinger

Zan Theisinger with anti-poaching unit after successful operation
Dax the Belgian Malinois overlooking the Namibian bush
Zan Theisinger portrait
Core Expertise

Three pillars of
operational excellence

Combining ground-level tracking, canine intelligence, and aerial technology to protect Namibia's most vulnerable wildlife.

K9 Operations

Handler of Dax, a Belgian Malinois trained for tracking, detection, and bush operations. Specialised in snake avoidance training and field deployment protocols.

  • Tracking & pursuit
  • Detection operations
  • Snake avoidance training
  • Bush deployment

Anti-Poaching & Ranger Ops

Front-line ranger operations in the Waterberg region and beyond. Intelligence-driven patrols, armed response, and collaboration with the Blue Rhino Task Team and MEFT.

  • Intelligence-led patrols
  • Armed rapid response
  • Blue Rhino / EarthRanger
  • Ranger team training

Aerial Surveillance

Drone-based reconnaissance and surveillance for area assessment, incident documentation, and operational overwatch. Quick-deploy capability with multi-battery endurance.

  • Aerial reconnaissance
  • Incident documentation
  • Photo & video capture
  • Multi-battery endurance
Operating Area

The Waterberg
Heartland

Otjiwarongo sits at the gateway to some of Namibia's most critical conservation areas. From the Waterberg Plateau to the Etosha periphery, this region is home to endangered black and white rhino populations, making it a frontline in the fight against wildlife crime.

Waterberg Plateau

Critical rhino sanctuary and biodiversity hotspot

Otjiwarongo Region

Private game reserves and commercial farmlands

Etosha Periphery

Buffer zone operations and wildlife corridors

Greater Namibia

Deployable nationwide for incident response

Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Product

BushAlert

Intelligence-driven anti-poaching platform built for Namibian conservation operations.

What is BushAlert?

BushAlert is a purpose-built platform for anti-poaching units, private reserves, and conservation organisations in Namibia. Report incidents in real-time, track suspects, coordinate patrols, and generate intelligence reports, all from your phone or desktop.

Key Features

Real-Time Incident Reporting

Log poaching events, suspicious activity, and wildlife sightings with GPS coordinates and photo evidence instantly.

Suspect Database & Tracking

Maintain intelligence profiles on known suspects with threat levels, photos, and case history.

Interactive Map View

Visualise all incidents and patrol routes on a live map powered by satellite imagery.

Automated Intelligence Reports

Generate weekly PDF reports for stakeholders, reserve managers, and law enforcement partners.

Mobile-First Design

Built for field conditions. Works on any smartphone, optimised for low-bandwidth environments.

Patrol Route Recording

Track and record patrol routes with start/stop functionality and time-based filtering.

Anti-Poaching Unit badge with rhino and K9
Trusted by conservation teams across Namibia

BushAlert Platform

bushalert.com

Purpose-built for Namibian anti-poaching operations. Secure, reliable, and designed for the bush.

Live
Map View
24/7
Reporting
PDF
Intel Reports

Subscription Plans

Scout

For individual rangers

N$250
/month

1 user, incident reporting, map view, mobile app

Popular

Ranger Unit

For small teams (up to 10)

N$1,500
/month

10 users, suspect tracking, patrol routes, weekly reports

Command

For reserves & organisations

N$3,500
/month

Unlimited users, full intel suite, API access, priority support

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Field Footage

Operations in
action

Aerial reconnaissance and K9 training captured in the Namibian bush.

Aerial Recon I

Drone surveillance footage over operational area

Aerial Recon II

Extended drone patrol over Namibian terrain

K9 Snake Avoidance

Dax training on snake detection and avoidance

Working alongside

Blue Rhino Task Team
MEFT Ministry of Environment
EarthRanger Kyani Operations
NAMPOL Protected Resources
Get in Touch

Let's work
together

Whether you need operational support, want to deploy BushAlert, or are exploring conservation partnerships in Namibia, I would be glad to connect.

Email

[email protected]

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BushAlert

bushalert.com

Based in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia