Porsche South Africa donates Cayenne to The Black Mambas project to protect rhinos

Porsche South Africa has donated a specially modified Porsche Cayenne to The Black Mambas project to serve as its first dedicated ‘rapid response’ vehicle.

The Black Mambas are the world’s first all-female, unarmed anti-poaching unit, helping to protect the rhinoceros of the Greater Kruger in South Africa.

The group patrols an area of around 20,000 hectares in north-eastern South Africa. While the vast majority of patrols are done by foot, vehicles are critical for support.

Porsche South Africa and the Porsche Middle East and Africa regional office collaborated to ensure a permanent, fit for purpose vehicle contributes to their conservation efforts.

Prepared by Porsche Centre Johannesburg, the second-generation Cayenne has been transformed into a dedicated rapid response unit capable of operating in the challenging terrain of the Greater Kruger.

The Cayenne is also presented in striking livery to ensure it is a visible presence, aligning with The Black Mambas non-violent philosophy.

“The Black Mambas do outstanding work to protect the rhinos of the Greater Kruger, and we are pleased to both support their efforts and bring further awareness to their cause,” said Dr. Manfred Bräunl, CEO of Porsche Middle East and Africa.

“Their non-violent, community focused model of preservation is both innovative and effective. They should be proud of their record of protecting the rhinos of South Africa, and that their model is being adopted in other places around the world.

“It’s great that the Cayenne is now an integral part of their team.”

The Cayenne plays a critical role in daily operations, transporting patrol teams, delivering supplies, and enabling faster response to suspected poaching activity. It also supports overnight monitoring activities, where rangers remain near vulnerable rhinos to ensure their safety.