Dedre Rachelle

Designed and implemented a citizen science programme monitoring large carnivore densities across approximately 60% of Hwange National Park. Trained 59 safari guides in SMART Mobile and standardised data-collection protocols.

Managed Instagram and Facebook accounts, including photography, videography, and scheduling. Developed and executed content strategy to grow brand awareness, engagement, and audience reach.

Assisted with disease testing on lions in high-risk areas alongside veterinarians and Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority. Performed telemetry tracking and individual identification via whisker patterns.

Conducted field observation and recording of lion behaviour and pride dynamics. Monitored collared lions via African Wildlife Tracking to support conflict mitigation teams.

Assisted with pre-survey preparation, camera trap checks and setup. Performed data cross-checking and SD card management.

Head guide on game drives and assistant guide on bush walks in big game areas. Guided photographic safaris, supporting guests in capturing high-quality wildlife imagery.

Completed SMART Advanced Reporting Best Practices & Advanced Features in February 2026.

Completed the Panthera QGIS Course in May 2026.

Completed the WildCRU Annual Lion & Community Guardian Training Workshop in April 2024.

Completed a certificate in Human-Wildlife Conflict and African Carnivore Behaviour in March 2023.

Completed Panthera SMART Desktop and Mobile Training in September 2023.

Completed the Zimbabwe Learner Hunters and Guide Licence in September 2021.

Completed Cambridge A levels in November 2021.

Completed the Zimbabwe Professional Hunters and Guides Mururu Course in March 2021.