Community Campsite: campsite within Sesfontein Conservancy
Welcome to Opuwo, the gateway to Kaokoland. Kaokoland is one of the last remaining wilderness areas remaining in Africa and a region of stunning beauty. It is home to the Himba, traditional semi-nomadic herders who follow and ancient way of life, in addit ...
Local non-profit organization Karas Huisen Crafts (the word Huisen means help yourself in the Nama language) with its own logo and identity. In the sheltered workshop, the Wake Center on the edge of Keetmanshoop, 30 women and 3 men (in 2010) have found jo ...
Conservancy: Joint-venture tourism agreements with King's Den Lodge and Chobe Savanna Lodge; tourism activities include traditional dancing, birding, fishing trips and crafts; trophy hunting; own-use hunting.
Community tourism: Township tour of Katutora. Visit nearby projects.
Community Campsite: Run by a local community - procedes from your stay go directly to the community allowing you to make an immediate difference to the lives of rural Namibians.
Khaimaseni Women's Group Craft Centre
Community campsite: This campsite is nearly on the border of Kaokoland and Damaraland and is a good stop for people driving between Opuwo and Twyfelfontein
To provide financial services (savings, credit, microinsurance) and education to active people excluded from formal financial systems. The target group is mainly rural microenterpreneurs with a positive discrimination towards women. Background and Main Ch ...
LAC Assists People from All Walks of Life The LAC's main objective is to protect the human rights of all Namibians. It is the only organisation of its kind in Namibia. It has a head office in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, along with two regional offices. I ...
Conservancy: Joint-venture tourism agreements with Camp Syncro, Marienfluss Lodge, Kunene Camp and Serra Cafema; Okarohombo Campsite (community campsite); trophy hunting; own-use hunting; Commiphora resin harvesting.
Conservancy: Joint-venture tourism agreements with Camp Kwando and Namushasha Lodge; Lizauli Traditional Village; own-use hunting; crafts; thatching grass harvesting.
This communkity project sells original art and crafts from the Caprivi region particualrly baskets. A second store is operated by the Caprivi Arts and Cultural Association (CACA) in Katima Mulilo.
This business started in 1986 with 50 members and has since grown to 200 members. Products on sale: A variety of wood crafts; Baskets; Handmade wooden furniture; and Claypots.
The MicroLoan Foundation is an international development organization that reduces poverty and inequality by providing microfinance services to impoverished women living in sub-Saharan African countries. Our MicroVentures arm provides additional specializ ...
Community tourism. Township tours around Mondessa and the DRC in Swakopmund.
Conservancy: Joint-venture tourism agreement with Khaudum Camps (in Khaudum National Park); crafts; trophy hunting; own-use hunting; thatching grass, Kalahari melon seed, Ximenia and devil's claw harvesting.
Conservancy: Key Impacts Biodiversity Resurgence in elephant, giraffe, wild dog and roan antelope populations Increased community awareness of environmental issues and the economic benefits of conservation efforts Socio-economic Employment opportunities f ...
Community Campsite: On the banks of the Kavango River
The Ngoma Craft Centre coincided with the establishment of the Salambala Conservancy in 1994. The construction of the craft centre was done with the help of Helena Brand who secured funding for the project. There is a long history of craftwork in the area ...