“The ranger force in our park was extremely low capacity from years of no real support or training and poaching was rife. The engagement of Mellivora Systems was integral in reinvigorating the anti-poaching force and turning the future of the park around. The combination of well-structured recruit training, comprehensive reporting and flexibility to meet our unique needs in specialised training as the anti-poaching force grew was a turning point.

Mellivora Systems contributes towards a professional ranger force with discipline and continuous training at the core of its approach ensuring effective protection across the ecosystem and an ongoing relationship to continue the positive development of our entire scout force from patrol members to camp commanders.”

— Craig Zytkow | Program Manager | Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Program, Nsumbu National Park (Zambia)

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“Reiner Neist has created a comprehensive training package for Protected Areas Law Enforcement that enhanced and improved the training methodology and syllabus provided by Chunga training camp. The level of training and mentorship provided by his team throughout the 10-week course was beyond what we had expected, resulting in some of the finest skilled rangers we have in our park.

Moreover, Reiner was still able to provide us with weekly reports and an excellent competency report on each student, highlighting all of their strengths, weakness and assessment results throughout the course which enabled us to have a real time understanding of the competency of recruits.  The rangers have improved our law enforcement function and raised the standard of other officers around them. I can highly recommend the training services and course content offered by Reiner Neist and his training team.”

— Dorian Tilbury | Wildlife & Conservation Coordinator, Trident Foundation | West Lunga Conservation Project (Zambia)

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“Majete Wildlife reserve has utilized the services of Reiner Neist for ranger refresher training and firearms training. The relevant experience he brings from his extensive and distinguished military training and experience added immense value to our ranger force. The quality of the training provided was consistently of the highest standard and customized to the unique needs of African rangers operating in protected areas.

The training approach he offered was, in my view, the perfect balance between being uncompromising in the standards to be achieved, while being fair on the participants. I have no hesitation in recommending his services in training of law enforcement staff of African protected areas.”

— Craig Hay | Former Park Manager, African Parks | Majete Wildlife Reserve (Malawi)

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