Danish Vifaru (kiswahili for Rhinos) is a group of mostly Danes living in Kenya.  Since 1998 we have raised more than 200,000 Euro for nature conservation by participating in Rhino Ark's annual fundraising event, the Rhino Charge. 

Rhino Ark raises money for the building of electric eco-fences around mountain ecosystems in Kenya, namely Aberdare National Park, Mt. Kenya and Eburu Forest.  This provides an "ark" for wildlife such as rhino, leopard, elephant and bongo but also safeguards vital watertable habitat.

Rhino Charge is an off-road 4×4 competition, where 60+ teams have 10 hours to visit 13 guard posts spread over approximately 100 km² rough terrain.  The competition is not about speed (actually we get penalised if we drive too fast); it is about visiting all posts in the shortest distance.

The first Rhino Charge took place in 1989.  It normally takes place around June 1 but was cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-pandemic.  The 2021 event will take place on July 17.

For the Danish Vifaru it all started with our captain, Eric Goss, buying a model 1969 Toyota Landcruiser for participating in the Rhino Charge.  Eric took it to the Danish ambassador's residence for the Queen's birthday celebration in 1997.  That evening the Danish team for the 1998 Rhino Charge was established.  We have participated almost every year since, except for 3 years, with changes to the team but always with our "old lady" Landcruiser.  We have won the unmodified class in 2005, 2010 and 2018.

Kindly assist us achieving our target for the 2021 Rhino Charge by donating through this page.  All donations will go directly to Rhino Ark.

Asante sana!  Thank you very much!  Mange tak!