Photos of elephant relocation courtesy Elephants Alive are illustrative only, showing the ongoing work of Elephants Alive, working in the Greater Kruger Area, to ensure the survival of elephants and their habitats, and to promote harmonious co-existence between elephants and people.
Ralf Kalwa is an Ecological Consultant at Malelane, a position he has held since December 2001. He established Rhengu Environmental Services in the Malelane area and is trails leader for the Lebombo Eco Trail. Prior to holding this position, Ralf was Manager: IEM: Kruger National Park from 2000-2001 and Senior Section Ranger: Kruger National Park from 1994-2000.
“Every ranger in the Kruger gets a Shangaan name, given to him by his staff and fellow field rangers,” says Ralf. “Mine is Mahlometela… the man who sees everything.”