The Honorary Rangers were introduced to Rietvlei Nature Reserve in 2004 and form part of the Friends of Rietvlei.The Honorary Rangers are a voluntary group of men and women, registered and trained, with a passion for nature and wildlife, assisting the Reserve’s management with the following activities:

• Night patrols in general, focusing on monthly full moon periods.
• Daily patrols to ensure the public adheres to the rules of the Reserve.
• Interact with the public in answering questions relating to the Reserve.
• Assist with specific tasks when called upon – repairing of fences, snare patrols, game, and bird counting, etc.
• Assisting the SAPS and Metro with stop and search of vehicles, when required.