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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris

Ecotourism & Conservation
in Namibia

Himba Tribal Member© Scott Davis

By traveling with Cheesemans’ to Namibia, you are actively contributing to the protection and conservation of Namibia’s wilderness and the improvement of the quality of life for the communities who live in and around these areas. For example, a significant portion of our local operator’s commercial revenue is allocated to conservation projects through the Conservation Travel Foundation, which supports initiatives such as rhino and predator conservation, as well as the enhancement of school infrastructure in remote rural areas. This means your safari experience directly supports Namibian people in achieving economic sustainability while preserving their natural habitats and wildlife for future generations.

Ecotourism in Namibia is foundational in ensuring the protection of wildlife and creating sustainable livelihoods for the people. Our local operator and other carefully selected partners focus on responsible tourism practices that foster partnerships with local communities to share the benefits of conservation. These efforts include wildlife protection, community development, and conservation education, ensuring that Namibia’s stunning landscapes and wildlife will continue to thrive for generations to come.

Elephants© Scott Davis

How Can You Make A Difference?


How You Can Actively Contribute

CONTRIBUTE

  • Keep an eBird list for each outing – you don’t need to track EVERY bird you see. See our Reading and Resource List for more details.
  • Take GPS-referenced wildlife and nature photos, and upload to iNaturalist. See our Reading and Resource List for more details.
Sharing

SHARE

  • Give a talk about your experience to a local wildlife or nature group or host a virtual webinar to reach a much wider audience!
  • Post your experiences on social media so others can learn more.
  • Submit a written, video, or audio testimonial for Cheesemans’ to share with future travelers.
Acting Locally

PRESERVE

  • Support local vendors if you buy memorabilia to take home.
  • Travel in small group sizes to limit the impact on the environment and wildlife.
  • Bring a reusable water bottle to refill rather than accepting plastic bottles.
  • Ask for the lodging to not replace your towels or bedding during multiple night stays.
  • Turn off lights and fans when leaving your room.
  • Bring biodegradable soap to save waterways. This can also help minimize plastic bottle waste by reducing the number of bottles hotels provide (although many hotels are switching to dispensers in the bathrooms.).

Organizations You Can Support

Save The Rhino Trust  – Save the Rhino Trust in Namibia works to protect and conserve the desert-adapted black rhino through anti-poaching efforts, monitoring, and community engagement.

Lion Guardians – Lion Guardians’ conservation model empowers young Maasai and other pastoralist warriors to become lion protectors by blending local traditions, community participation, and science to reduce human-wildlife conflicts

AfriCat – AfriCat focuses on the conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores through research, rehabilitation, environmental education, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation.