Kenya’s all-female 4×4 off-road team, Team Zambarau, has officially flagged off its “Heels-on-Wheels, Car No. 50” entry ahead of the 2026 Rhino Charge competition, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable ecosystems.

The team, which competes in a modified classic Range Rover, will take part in the 37th edition of the iconic endurance event set for May 29–31, 2026, in Samburu County.

The annual challenge brings together 65 teams navigating some of Kenya’s most rugged, trackless terrain to raise funds for conservation through the Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust.

At an event held at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi on May 14, 2026, Team Zambarau received financial support from partners including Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), which donated Sh500,000, and P&L Consulting Group, which contributed Sh150,000.

The team also presented a cumulative donation of Sh1.13 million towards the Rhino Ark conservation kitty, which currently stands at approximately Sh269.5 million.

Team lead representative Agnes Mwangi said the initiative goes beyond motorsport, describing it as a platform for resilience, teamwork and environmental stewardship.

The Rhino Charge remains one of Kenya’s most demanding off-road competitions, requiring participants to locate and reach multiple checkpoints across unmarked terrain while raising funds for wildlife protection and habitat conservation.

In the 2025 edition held in Saimo-Soi, Baringo County, Team Zambarau competed against 65 teams, completing nine of 13 checkpoints over 38.3 kilometres of rugged terrain.

They also participated in the unmodified category, where they faced 18 competing teams.

As the 2026 Rhino Charge draws closer, Team Zambarau is reinforcing its role as a leading all-female force in motorsport while advancing its commitment to long-term conservation efforts that support the protection of Kenya’s natural ecosystems for future generations.