Tracking Systems Built for the Field
Wildlife tracking models for large mammals, medium-sized species, birds, smaller species, and flexible field deployments.
Collars, Tags & Conflict-Mitigation Systems
Many systems are customized by project, species, battery requirements, communications needs, and deployment environment — ask us for a configuration recommendation.
Elephant Collars
Long-life collars for African savannah, Asian, and forest elephants, plus lighter calf and post-release deployments.
- check_circle GSM or Iridium data upload
- check_circle GPS with tri-axis accelerometer
- check_circle VHF and UHF telemetry beacons
- check_circle Geo-fencing, mortality and abnormal-behaviour alerts
- check_circle Standard ~14 kg / 8 yr • forest ~8 kg / 4 yr
Standard Neck Collars
Versatile GPS collars for many wildlife species across research, monitoring, and conservation operations.
- check_circle GSM or Iridium with two-way communication
- check_circle Flexible GPS schedules and position averaging
- check_circle VHF/UHF telemetry and geo-fence alerts
- check_circle CSV, KMZ and SHP exports
- check_circle Lion 750 g ≈ 2 yr • zebra 950 g ≈ 4 yr
Solar Light Collars
A sub-200 g collar model focused on low weight and solar-powered operation.
- check_circle Fully solar-powered operation
- check_circle Sub-200 g total weight
- check_circle Single UHF telemetry beacon
- check_circle Designed for weight-sensitive deployments
FlexTrack Series
A flexible one-size-fits-all GPS tracking kit for wildlife and livestock management where simplicity, affordability, and field flexibility matter.
- check_circle Kit: 5 collars, UHF receiver with yagi antenna, preloaded 10-inch tablet, tools and rugged case
- check_circle Fits neck sizes 25-100 cm and species of roughly 10-800 kg
- check_circle GSM or Iridium options
- check_circle Around 2 years at 12 positions/day
- check_circle UHF 433-450 MHz
Specialized Tags
Custom tags for birds, giraffes, ostriches, crocodiles, and other species where collars are unsuitable.
- check_circle GPS-GSM or Iridium transmission
- check_circle UHF telemetry
- check_circle Accelerometer-based behaviour and mortality monitoring
- check_circle Remote schedule changes and geo-fencing
- check_circle GSM tag 58 g • Iridium tag 85 g examples
LoRa/Kineis Collars
A low-power, high-resolution tracking option for localized monitoring, early warning, and human-wildlife conflict use cases.
- check_circle LoRa transmission with Kineis satellite support
- check_circle Local and satellite data paths
- check_circle High-resolution position data at low power
- check_circle Suited to early warning and conflict monitoring
HWC LionShield System
A detection-deterrent-recording system for human-wildlife conflict sites such as livestock bomas and agricultural fields.
- check_circle RF-tagged animals emit unique identity signals
- check_circle Base stations detect signal strength and ID
- check_circle Light, sound or site-specific deterrents
- check_circle Data logs uploaded by GSM
- check_circle Dynamic go/no-go areas and insurance verification workflows
Field Accessories
Field accessories for tracking and telemetry work, available in stock or on short delivery timelines.
- check_circle VHF/UHF receivers
- check_circle Yagi antennas and cables
- check_circle Related telemetry accessories
Software & Technology
The Savannah Tracking data ecosystem is built around two-way communication between field devices, Savannah cloud infrastructure, desktop software, mobile applications, and external conservation platforms.
Savannah Data Manager (SDM)
Desktop application for Windows and Mac with collar status, hardware settings, location data, custom attributes, reports, configuration tools, alert and geofence management, user groups, and map views.
MiSavannah Mobile App
Mobile access for field users, including collar information views and push notifications such as mortality and geofence alerts.
Google Earth Network Links
Automatically updated KMZ links provide a simple way to view recent movements in Google Earth, refreshed every 10 minutes.
Alerts
Mortality, behavioural, geofence, and conflict alerts delivered through email, push notification, and SMS workflows.
Geofencing
Admin users define polygon and polyline geofences, map them to selected collars, and trigger alerts when rules are violated.
Exports & Reports
Data reports, exception/alarm reports, accelerometer reports, and conflict reports, with CSV, KMZ, and SHP exports.
User Management
Account admins manage user groups, assign collars to groups, invite users, and control access levels.
Integrations
Integrated with EarthRanger and Movebank, with a public REST API for custom applications.
Data Storage & Security
Data is hosted on a secure, password-protected cloud-based server and stored indefinitely.
What Our Systems Support in the Field
Movement & Habitat Monitoring
Monitoring movements and habitat use for elephants, large mammals, birds, and smaller species.
Anti-Poaching & Rapid Response
Supporting protection work through alerts, telemetry, and recent-location access.
Migration & Corridor Research
Studying migration, landscape connectivity, and corridor use over multi-year deployments.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation
Reducing conflict through geo-fence alerts, early warning, and LionShield deterrent systems.
Collaring & Translocation
Supporting animal collaring, translocation, post-release monitoring, and field logistics.
Livestock & Flexible Management
Providing livestock and wildlife management teams with adaptable FlexTrack kits.
Training Included
Savannah Tracking offers free online tutorial sessions and refresher sessions for all platforms, with optional on-site training where clients cover travel, accommodation, and meal costs.
Built Around Your Project
Specifications are rarely fixed. Systems are tailored by species, battery requirements, communications options, and deployment environment — tell us about your project and we will recommend a configuration.
Not sure which system fits your project?
Tell us your species, project location, and deployment goals — the team will recommend a configuration.