Tracking Systems Built for the Field
Wildlife tracking models for large mammals, medium-sized species, birds, smaller species, and flexible field deployments.
Configure by Communication, Attachment, Power & Sensors
Placeholder: these categories help teams compare available device configurations before selecting the right hardware setup for each species, landscape, and project workflow.
Communication
Placeholder: communication options define how each unit transmits data from the field to the Savannah Tracking platform.
Iridium Satellite
Placeholder: satellite communication option for remote deployments where terrestrial network coverage is limited or unavailable.
LoRa
Placeholder: local long-range radio communication option for project areas with supporting base-station infrastructure.
LoRa Kineis
Placeholder: combined local LoRa and Kineis satellite communication option for flexible field data transmission.
LTE
Placeholder: cellular communication option for deployments operating within supported mobile network coverage areas.
Attachment
Placeholder: attachment options are selected according to species, body shape, welfare requirements, and field handling needs.
Top-Mounted Neck Collars
Placeholder: neck collar configuration with the device mounted above the belting for suitable species and collar profiles.
Side-Mounted Neck Collars
Placeholder: neck collar configuration with the device mounted to the side for species or deployments where side balance is preferred.
Horn Tags
Placeholder: horn-mounted attachment option for species where neck collars or body harnesses are not the right fit.
Backpacks
Placeholder: harness or backpack-style attachment option for birds and other species requiring body-mounted tracking.
Stick-On
Placeholder: adhesive attachment option for short-term or species-specific deployments where non-collar mounting is required.
Power
Placeholder: power configurations are matched to reporting schedule, deployment length, species size, and solar availability.
Hybrid Units
Placeholder: combined primary and rechargeable/solar-assisted power configuration for longer or more resilient deployments.
Solar-Only Units
Placeholder: solar-powered configuration for lightweight or long-running use cases where solar exposure is reliable.
Primary-Only Units
Placeholder: primary-battery configuration for deployments where simplicity, predictable duty cycles, or limited solar exposure are key.
Sensors
Placeholder: sensor packages determine what each unit records, broadcasts, and reports during deployment.
GPS
Placeholder: location sensor used to record animal movement, habitat use, routes, and spatial behaviour.
VHF
Placeholder: telemetry beacon option for field teams carrying out ground tracking and recovery work.
UHF
Placeholder: telemetry and local communication option for compatible receivers, base stations, and field workflows.
Temperature
Placeholder: temperature sensing option for environmental or device-condition monitoring, depending on configuration.
ACC
Placeholder: accelerometer sensing option for activity, behaviour, mortality, and abnormal-motion alerts.
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.
- GSM or Iridium data upload
- GPS with tri-axis accelerometer
- VHF and UHF telemetry beacons
- Geo-fencing, mortality and abnormal-behaviour alerts
- Standard ~14 kg / up to 8 yr • forest ~8 kg / up to 4 yr (schedule-dependent)
Standard Neck Collars
Versatile GPS collars for many wildlife species across research, monitoring, and conservation operations.
- GSM or Iridium with two-way communication
- Flexible GPS schedules and position averaging
- VHF/UHF telemetry and geo-fence alerts
- CSV, KMZ and SHP exports
- 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.
- Fully solar-powered operation
- Sub-200 g total weight
- Single UHF telemetry beacon
- 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.
- Kit: 5 collars, UHF receiver with yagi antenna, preloaded 10-inch tablet, tools and rugged case
- Fits neck sizes 25-100 cm and species of roughly 10-800 kg
- GSM or Iridium options
- Around 2 years at 12 positions/day
- UHF 433-450 MHz
Specialized Tags
Custom tags for birds, giraffes, ostriches, crocodiles, and other species where collars are unsuitable.
- GPS-GSM or Iridium transmission
- UHF telemetry
- Accelerometer-based behaviour and mortality monitoring
- Remote schedule changes and geo-fencing
- 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.
- LoRa transmission with Kineis satellite support
- Local and satellite data paths
- High-resolution position data at low power
- 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.
- RF-tagged animals emit unique identity signals
- Base stations detect signal strength and ID
- Light, sound or site-specific deterrents
- Data logs uploaded by GSM
- 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.
- VHF/UHF receivers
- Yagi antennas and cables
- 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, and the team will recommend a configuration.