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Tourists in safari vehicles in the
(: ?????????) is an overland journey, usually a trip by
to . In the past, the trip was often a , but today, safari often refers to trips to observe and —or hiking and sightseeing, as well.
Lion-watching during a safari in the Masaai Mara
A Tourists go right under a roadside tree on which a leopard is resting
A night drive in the
in South Africa
word safari means journey, originally from the
??? (safar) meaning a journey; the verb for "to travel" in Swahili is kusafiri. These words are used for any type of journey, e.g. by bus from
or by ferry from
to . Safari entered the English language at the end of the 1850s thanks to explorer .
The Regimental March of the
was 'Funga Safari', literally 'set out on a journey', or, in other words, pack up equipment ready for travel.
Funga safari, funga safari. Funga safari, funga safari. Amri ya nani? Amri ya nani? Amri ya Bwana Kapteni, Amri ya KAR.
Which is, in English:
Set out on a journey, Set out on a journey. On whose orders? On whose orders? On the order of the boss captain, On the order of the KAR.
On Kenya's independence from Britain, Funga Safari was retained as the Regimental March of the Kenya Rifles, successor to the K.A.R.
led an expedition purely to observe and record wildlife and landscapes by the expedition's members. Harris established the safari style of journey, starting with a not too strenuous rising at first light, an energetic day walking, an afternoon rest then concluding with a formal dinner and telling stories in the evening over drinks and tobacco. The hunting aspect traditionally associated with the
is said to have its origins in the early 1800's in the region of , , where villagers got together to hunt wild
and reclaim land for farming.[]
's first novel
published in 1863 and 's first novel
published in 1885, both describe journeys of English travellers on Safari and were best sellers in their day. These two books gave rise to a genre of Safari adventure novels and films.[]
wrote several fiction and non-fiction pieces about African safaris. His short stories "" and "" are set on African safaris and were written after Hemingway's own experience on safari. His books
are both set on African safaris.
The safari provided countless hours of cinema entertainment in sound films from
(1931) onwards. The safari was used in many adventure films such as the , , and
(1965) where , a , becomes game himself. The safari genre films were parodied in the
and . A short 15-minute
safari was shown in
where clients are armed, flown from their hotel and landed in front of an unlucky and baffled .
and famous hunter
travelling, with Denys refusing to abandon home comforts using fine china and crystal and listening to Mozart recordings over the gramophone while on safari trip.
There is a certain theme or style associated with the word, which includes
clothing, belted ,
or , and animal skin patterns. The term safari chic arose after the release of the film . This not only included clothing but also interior design and architecture.
Arabic-English Dictionary
See also: .
pp.6-7 Balfour, Daryl & Balfour, Sharna Simply Safari Struik, 2001
p.175 Bickford-Smith, Vivian & Mendelsohn, Richard Black and White in Colour: African History on Screen James Currey Publishers
Gibbs, Bibi Jordan Safari Chic: Wild Exteriors and Polished Interiors of Africa Smith Publisher, 2000
in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Wikivoyage has travel information for .
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for .
: Hidden categories:Okonjima’s Luxury Bush Camp
The elegant Luxury Bush Camp is situated within the 2 000-ha enclosed wilderness area of Okonjima Nature Reserve, only 2.5 km from the Okonjima Plains Camp.
Eight thatched, African-style chalets, a junior suite and three en-suite safari tents. (Up to 18 pax: various groups)
Luxury Bush Camp Information
The Luxury Bush Camp consists of:
Eight thatched, safari-chic chalets with earthy tones and African design elements.
Each of the private chalets are between 80-100 metres away from one other.
The junior suite.
A Camelthorn pod-shaped lapa that encompasses the reception area, curio shop, a cosy lounge area with inside and outside fireplaces, a restaurant and dining area. It looks out onto the waterhole.
A secluded, private swimming pool.
A Wi-Fi hotspot and has cellphone reception as well as undercover, private parking.
Each luxury chalet:
Has large glass panels and canvas windows that can be completely opened for unrestricted views of the savannah that offers a truly magical African bush experience. Okonjima is a malaria-free area.
Has an open-air sala with a semi-detached lounge area complete with a minibar, tea/coffee station and ample space to relax, and offers panoramic views of the natural surrounds.
Is equipped with: two queen-size beds, a working desk with telephone and comfortable leather chairs.
Has a Wi-Fi hotspot, cellphone reception as well as undercover, private parking.
Has a birdbath that’s a highlight for any bird lover and a bird-feeding container should guests want to feed the birds.
The junior suite:
Is a large 120m2 room with two queen-size beds and an en-suite lounge. The fireplace and bathtub will keep you warm during the winter nights, while the outdoor shower is ideal for the summer time.
Combines relaxation and romance with its views overlooking Namibia’s spectacular landscape that epitomises a luxurious African safari experience.
Has a Wi-Fi hotspot, cellphone reception as well as undercover, private parking.
Is wheel-chair accessible.
There are three glamping en-suite safari tents, each with a double and a three-quarter bed, for guides and pilots accompanying a tour group, about 120 metres from the main lapa.
The Luxury Bush Camp experience is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Have a look at our
accommodation options.
The Luxury Bush Camp can be booked on a fully-inclusive or a DBB/half-board rate.
The fully inclusive rate includes: park entry and environm coffee/tea and fruit availabl and drinks, excluding premier and impor Namibian Tourism Association levy and VAT.
DBB/ half-board (dinner, bed, breakfast/brunch) rate includes: park entry and environm breakfast/brunch and dinner, ho coffee/tea and fruit availabl levy, VAT. This rate excludes: premier drinks and imported alcoholic brands, as well as trails and excursions into the .
Please feel free to view our other a , ,
ROOM / SUITE SIZE:
Luxury Bush Camp lapa: 610m2
Chalets: 105m2
Junior Suite: 120m2
CO-ORDINATES
Okonjima Bush Camp
S 20 51.003’, E 16 40.030’
THE AFRICAT PROGRAMME:
is a registered, Namibian-based, non-profit organization (# T48/93), dedicated to the protection and conservation of Namibian’s Large Carnivores in their natural habitat. AfriCat actively supports the long term survival of Namibia’s large carnivores through Environmental Education, Research, Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation and Community Support programmes.
Okonjima is home to the headquarters of AfriCat, whereas AfriCat North, is based along Etosha’s south-western boundary,
(AfriCat’s northern project strives to mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict on farmland especially with regards to the lion (Panthera leo), by educating the youth, encouraging adapted livestock management and conducting essential research & monitoring of wild lion populations.)
AfriCat has grown significantly since its inception and has over the years identified the need to include a focus on education, community support, research and rehabilitation as being essential to accomplishing our new mission: to make a significant contribution to CONSERVATION through EDUCATION,
while still striving towards the long term survival of Namibia’s predators in their natural habitat. Visitors will be able to observe some of this programme at work and learn more about these amazing and beautiful animals.
LEOPARD VIEWING:
The leopard is the most adaptable of all the wild cats and has the widest distribution.
Leopards are frequently seen on Okonjima, giving visitors an opportunity to observe these magnificent predators that are ‘radio-tracked’ from our game-viewing vehicles.
The leopards roam freely and catch their own prey within the 20 000ha / 200km2
nature reserve.
These solitary cats however, are elusive and roam huge, sometimes mountainous terrain and acacia thickets,
and therefore sightings are not guaranteed.
LARGE CARNIVORE TRACKING ON FOOT:
Okonjima guests are invited to participate on foot in the radio-tracking of the ‘‘ on the Tracking Trail within the 20 000ha / 200km2 rehabilitation nature reserve.
THE CHEETAH PROJECT:
Offers visitors a valuable insight into the ‘’ of The AfriCat Foundation.
At AfriCat HQ, over the past 2 decades, the ‘Rescue and Release Programme’ developed as a result of our relationship with the farming community. The welfare, in turn, was a by-product of the ‘Rescue and Release Programme’.
Some of the ‘ambassadors’ in our care are young, fit and wild enough to be part of our ‘Rehabilitation Project’.
There are, however, some cheetahs and leopards too old or tame to go back into the wild. These individuals are going to live out their lives under the expert care of the AfriCat team and continue to be “ambassadors” for their wild counter-parts,
but some of the cheetahs you will see at AfriCat’s Carnivore Care Centre, are in-line to be rehabilitated into the private Okonjima Nature Reserve and are patiently awaiting their turn to get a second chance to go back into the wild.
Are able to observe some of this programme’s work and learn more about these endangered, amazing & beautiful animals!
PLEASE NOTE: Tracking of the rehabilitated carnivores in the 200km2 Okonjima Reserve is reserved for guests staying at one of Okonjima’s lodges.
BUSHMAN TRAIL: Experience a day in the life of a Bushman. It constitutes an easy walking trail and is highly informative. Guests get to learn about the art of making traditional artefacts and how the San adapt and survive in an unforgiving wilderness environment. Participation is welcomed!
NOCTURNAL GAME DRIVE: After dinner, guests are invited to join a guided, nature-drive in the 20 000ha / 200km? private, Okonjima Nature Reserve.
NATURE TRAIL:
Self-guided walking trails of up to 8 km, for those guests who want to spend some time alone in the solitude of the Okonjima wilderness.
BIRD WATCHING: Identify some of the more than 250+ species in the area, including some of the Namibian endemics – Carp’s Black Tit, Hartlaub’s Francolin and the (Damara) Rock Runner.
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS VIEWED FROM A HIDE:
BUSH CAMP GUESTS ONLY! At the nocturnal hide visitors may view after-dinner ‘Nightlife’ such as porcupine, honey-badgers and caracal, amongst others.
Plains Camp, The Villa and Bush Suite guests do not visit the nocturnal hide.
If Bush Suite guests wish to join the Bush Camp guests during their after-dinner activity – prior notice must be given!
The Villa & Bush Suite guests will have the possibility to view night life from their private ‘flood-lit’ water holes.
Guests are welcome to make use of the pool at any time of the day or night. All camps have their own swimming pool.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
With the abundance of animals and bird life and spectacular scenery, Okonjima is a photographer’s paradise.
Be sure to advise your clients to bring plenty of film (for the old cameras) and many memory cards for the new!!
PHOTOGRAPHERS TAKE NOTE:
Due to the specific nature of our rehabilitation project – many of the free roaming cats on OKONJIMA are radio-collared.
ALL cats that are part of AfriCat’s Carnivore Care programme, are NOT radio-collared.
RACK RATE: BUSHCAMP 2018 (01 January to 31 December)
OKONJIMA LUXURY BUSH CAMP
CHALETS (8 units) and JNR-SUITE (1 unit)
PER PERSON
HALFBOARD: (DBB) SHARING
Single Supplement (+750)
Children: 12 – 16 years – sharing
FULLY INCLUSIVE: (FI) SHARING
Single Supplement (+750)
Children: 12 – 16 years – sharing
Pilot & Guide Fees
Per Guide/Pilot Per Night
Pilot & Guide Fees
EXTRAS – NON COMMISSIONABLE
PER PERSON/
PER ACTIVITY
AM and PM activities
AM and PM activities – Children 7 – 16 years
AfriCat Welfare Activity
AfriCat Welfare Activity – Children 3 – 16 years
PER PERSON
Lunch Children 3 – 16 years
Lunch Pack
Transfers (by road)
On Request
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
ALL RATES ARE QUOTED IN NAMIBIAN DOLLARS (NAD)
FULLY INCLUSIVE (FI) includes: Accommodation, Meals, Activities, Levy, Vat and Drinks (except premier and imported brands), Coffee/tea and fruit available throughout the day. Park and Environmental Education fee.
HALFBOARD RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast, Levy, Vat and Drinks (except premier and imported brands)
Coffee/tea and fruit available throughout the day. Park and Environmental Education fee.
PILOTS & GUIDES:
At rates above guides and pilots must be prepared to sleep in LUX. EN-SUITE TENTS and can only participate on activities if space is available.
Due to the nature of our activities, child participation is restricted, depending on age and activity.
NO TRACKING ON FOOT in the Okonjima Nature Reserve, for children under 12 years of age.
Parents will have to sign a special indemnity taking full responsibility for any children under the age of 16 years.
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
100% deposit within 7 days of placing the booking.
Via credit card / bank transfer
EFT/BANK TRANSFER PAYMENTS:
We have an exciting payment option for EFT/Bank Transfer payments.
When you pay via EFT you are a winner, because . . .
Your payment will incur ZERO SWIFT or Transfer fees
There is zero commissions
Excellent Exchange Rates that beat the bank
Pay in your own local currency into a local bank account in your own country
Okonjima Cancellation Policy
Confirmed Bookings
Excluding block / group bookings
Okonjima would like to make all our tourism partners aware that we have changed our cancellation policy for confirmed bookings to 60 days prior to arrival.
The cancellation policy for confirmed bookings will be applicable from 1 June 2018
Confirmed bookings – Less than 60 days prior to arrival date, cancellation fees are payable
60 -31 days before arrival – 50% cancellation fees
30 -8 days before arrival – 80% cancellation fees
7 days – NO SHOW –
100% cancellation fees
Thank you for your continued support
CHECK IN TIMES
From 13h00
Those who wish to partake in afternoon activities: before 16h00 (summer time) and 15h00 (winter time)
CHECK OUT TIMES
No later than 10h30
Okonjima reserves the right to amend these rates as and when necessary!
Bush Camp Information
About Bush Camp
COMPLETED AUG 2001 | RENOVATED AND UPGRADED MAY 2015
The Luxury Bush Camp is situated at the Edge of a Wilderness Area, 2.5 km from Plains Camp.
Bush Camp comprises:
8 thatched, African-style chalets, with semi-detached, open lounge | sala.
Each exclusive chalet enjoys complete privacy, and is a unique combination of earthy ochre walls, glass windows and khaki-green canvas, under a thatched roof.
Each chalet is equipped with: 2 queen-size beds, a desk with a telephone to contact reception, 2 comfortable leather chairs. Each Sala is equipped with: a lounge area with mini-bar, 2 couches and a coffee/tea station for that early morning ‘cuppa’.
1 luxury, honeymoon junior-suite, with a stunning view, a sliding glass, sliding door, 2 queen-size beds, an en-suite lounge with fire-place, bathtub and out-side ‘Bush-shower’. (Wheel-chair Friendly)
3 luxury, en-suite tents for guides and pilots and ‘Agent Educationals’.
A Lapa in the form of the indigenous ‘camelthorn’ pod and a secluded swimming pool.
All chalets are between 80m – 100m apart from each other.
For those who wish to feel the closeness of nature, the lounge | sala at each chalet is completely open to the front, with an unrestricted view, so guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of the surrounding bush.
In front of each chalet, a birdbath is visited by a variety of birds and small mammals.
The extensive ‘camelthorn’ shaped Lapa, encompasses the reception area and curio-shop, a cosy lounge with four rustic inside fire-places, an outside fire-place, a kitchen and dining area – all overlooking a waterhole.
The main Lapa, Junior-Suite and Chalets have Wi-Fi (Hotspot) internet facilities and cell phone reception and under-cover, private parking.
No children under the age of 12 years.
Bush Camp has a private swimming-pool.
FI: FULLY INCLUSIVE INCLUDES: Park and Environmental E
Coffee/tea and fruit available throughout the day and Drinks (EXCLUDES: premier and imported brands); L
DBB: DINNER + BED + BRUNCH/BREAKFAST
Park and Environmental E Accommodation, D
Breakfast/B
House D Coffee/tea and fruit availabl
(EXCLUDES: premier drinks and imported brands + trails/excursions into the Okonjima Nature Reserve)
ROOM / SUITE SIZE:
Bush Camp Lapa: 610m2
Chalets: 105m2
Junior / Honeymoon Suite: 120m2
CO-ORDINATES
Okonjima Bush Camp
S 20 51.003’ ; E 16 40.030’
Photo Gallery
Activities
THE AFRICAT FOUNDATION:
Okonjima is home to the headquarters of AfriCat.
AfriCat is a non-profit organisation set up to conserve and protect threatened cheetah, leopard, and other wild carnivores of Namibia.
AfriCat has grown significantly since its inception and has over the years identified the need to include a focus on education, community support, research and rehabilitation as being essential to accomplishing our new mission: to make a significant contribution to CONSERVATION through EDUCATION,
while still striving towards the long term survival of Namibia’s predators in their natural habitat.
Visitors will be able to observe some of this programme at work and learn more about these amazing and beautiful animals.
LEOPARD VIEWING:
The leopard is the most adaptable of all the wild cats and has the widest distribution.
Leopards are frequently seen on Okonjima, giving visitors an opportunity to observe these magnificent predators that are ‘radio-tracked’ from our game-viewing vehicles.
The leopards roam freely and catch their own prey within the 20 000ha / 200km2
nature reserve.
These solitary cats however, are elusive and roam huge, sometimes mountainous terrain and acacia thickets,
and therefore sightings are not guaranteed.
THE CHEETAH PROJECT:
Offers visitors a valuable insight into the ‘welfare work’ of The AfriCat Foundation.
At AfriCat HQ, over the past 2 decades, the ‘Rescue and Release Programme’ developed as a result of our relationship with the farming community. The welfare, in turn, was a by-product of the ‘Rescue and Release Programme’.
Some of the ‘ambassadors’ in our care are young, fit and wild enough to be part of our ‘Rehabilitation Project’.
There are, however, some cheetahs and leopards too old or tame to go back into the wild. These individuals are going to live out their lives under the expert care of the AfriCat team and continue to be “ambassadors” for their wild counter-parts,
but some of the cheetahs you will see at AfriCat’s Carnivore Care Centre, are in-line to be rehabilitated into the private Okonjima Nature Reserve and are patiently awaiting their turn to get a second chance to go back into the wild.
(DAY-VISITORS are able to observe some of this programme’s work and learn more about these endangered, amazing & beautiful animals!)
LARGE CARNIVORE TRACKING ON FOOT:
Okonjima guests are invited to participate on foot in the radio-tracking of the rehabilitated Cheetahs, Wild Dogs or the Spotted Hyaenas on the Tracking Trail within the 20 000ha / 200km2 rehabilitation nature reserve.
(PLEASE NOTE: Tracking of the rehabilitated carnivores in the 200km2 Okonjima Reserve is reserved for guests staying at one of Okonjima’s lodges.)
BUSHMAN TRAIL: Experience a day in the life of a Bushman. It constitutes an easy walking trail and is highly informative. Guests get to learn about the art of making traditional artefacts and how the San adapt and survive in an unforgiving wilderness environment. Participation is welcomed!
NOCTURNAL GAME DRIVE: After dinner, guests are invited to join a guided, nature-drive in the 20 000ha / 200km? private, Okonjima Nature Reserve.
NATURE TRAIL:
Self-guided walking trails of up to 8 km, for those guests who want to spend some time alone in the solitude of the Okonjima wilderness.
BIRD WATCHING: Identify some of the more than 250+ species in the area, including some of the Namibian endemics – Carp’s Black Tit, Hartlaub’s Francolin and the (Damara) Rock Runner.
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS VIEWED FROM A HIDE:
BUSH CAMP GUESTS ONLY! At the nocturnal hide visitors may view after-dinner ‘Nightlife’ such as porcupine, honey-badgers and caracal, amongst others.
Plains Camp, The Villa and Bush Suite guests do not visit the nocturnal hide.
If Bush Suite guests wish to join the Bush Camp guests during their after-dinner activity – prior notice must be given!
The Villa & Bush Suite guests will have the possibility to view night life from their private ‘flood-lit’ water holes.
(PLAINS CAMP: We are no longer offering the night-hide activity after dinner to Plains Camp guests, due to lodge size | pax and logistics. Guest are more than welcome to join or enquire about a ‘Night-Drive’ after dinner at reception.) (additional cost)
Guests are welcome to make use of the pool at any time of the day or night. All camps have their own swimming pool.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
With the abundance of animals and bird life and spectacular scenery, Okonjima is a photographer’s paradise.
Be sure to advise your clients to bring plenty of film (for the old cameras) and many memory cards for the new!!
PHOTOGRAPHERS TAKE NOTE:
Due to the specific nature of our rehabilitation project – many of the free roaming cats on OKONJIMA are radio-collared.
ALL cats that are part of AfriCat’s Carnivore Care programme, are NOT radio-collared.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO SEE VIDEO CLIPS
– CLICK HERE:
HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES:
Rates & Reservations
RACK RATE: BUSHCAMP 2016 (01 January to 31 December)
OKONJIMA LUXURY BUSH CAMP
CHALETS (8 units) and JNR-SUITE (1 unit)
PER PERSON PER NIGHT
HALFBOARD: (DBB) SHARING
Single Supplement (+750)
Children: 12 – 16 years – sharing
FULLY INCLUSIVE: (FI) SHARING
Single Supplement (+750)
Children: 12 – 16 years – sharing
Pilot & Guide Fees
Per Guide/Pilot Per Night
Pilot & Guide Fees
EXTRAS – NON COMMISSIONABLE
PER PERSON/
PER ACTIVITY
AM and PM activities
AM and PM activities – Children 7 – 16 years
AfriCat Welfare Activity
AfriCat Welfare Activity – Children 3 – 16 years
PER PERSON
Lunch Children 3 – 16 years
Lunch Pack
Transfers (by road)
On Request
RACK RATE: BUSHCAMP 2017 (01 January to 31 December)
OKONJIMA LUXURY BUSH CAMP
CHALETS (8 units) and JNR-SUITE (1 unit)
PER PERSON PER NIGHT
HALFBOARD: (DBB) SHARING
Single Supplement (+750)
Children: 12 – 16 years – sharing
FULLY INCLUSIVE: (FI) SHARING
Single Supplement (+750)
Children: 12 – 16 years – sharing
Pilot & Guide Fees
Per Guide/Pilot Per Night
Pilot & Guide Fees
EXTRAS – NON COMMISSIONABLE
PER PERSON/
PER ACTIVITY
AM and PM activities
AM and PM activities – Children 7 – 16 years
AfriCat Welfare Activity
AfriCat Welfare Activity – Children 3 – 16 years
PER PERSON
Lunch Children 3 – 16 years
Lunch Pack
Transfers (by road)
On Request
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
ALL RATES ARE QUOTED IN NAMIBIAN DOLLARS (NAD)
FULLY INCLUSIVE (FI) includes: Accommodation, Meals, Activities, Levy, Vat and Drinks (except premier and imported brands), Coffee/tea and fruit available throughout the day. Park and Environmental Education fee.
HALFBOARD RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast, Levy, Vat and Drinks (except premier and imported brands)
Coffee/tea and fruit available throughout the day. Park and Environmental Education fee.
PILOTS & GUIDES:
At rates above guides and pilots must be prepared to sleep in LUX. EN-SUITE TENTS and can only participate on activities if space is available.
Due to the nature of our activities, child participation is restricted, depending on age and activity.
NO TRACKING ON FOOT in the Okonjima Nature Reserve, for children under 12 years of age.
Parents will have to sign a special indemnity taking full responsibility for any children under the age of 16 years.
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
100% deposit within 7 days of placing the booking.
Via credit card / bank transfer
EFT/BANK TRANSFER PAYMENTS:
We have an exciting payment option for EFT/Bank Transfer payments.
When you pay via EFT you are a winner, because . . .
Your payment will incur ZERO SWIFT or Transfer fees
There is zero commissions
Excellent Exchange Rates that beat the bank
Pay in your own local currency into a local bank account in your own country
CANCELLATION FEE POLICY:
High Season ( July – November)
60 – 31 days prior to arrival date
– 50% cancellation fees
30 – 8 days prior to arrival date – 80% cancellation fees
7 days – NO SHOW prior to arrival date &#% cancellation fees
Low Season ( December – June)
30 – 15 days prior to arrival date – 50% cancellation fees
14 – 8 days prior to arrival date – 80% cancellation fees
7 days – NO SHOW prior to arrival date &#% cancellation fees
CHECK IN TIMES
From 12h00
Those who wish to partake in afternoon activities: before 16h00 (summer time) and 15h00 (winter time)
CHECK OUT TIMES
No later than 10h30
Okonjima reserves the right to amend these rates as and when necessary!
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The AfriCat Foundation’s headquarters are based in the 200 square kilometre private Okonjima Nature Reserve, located 50 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo in central Namibia. The AfriCat Foundation was founded in the early 1990s and formally registered as a non-profit organisation in August 1993. The Foundation’s northern operation, AfriCat North, is based along Etosha National Park’s south-western boundary, and strives to mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict on commercial farmland, especially with regards to the lion (panthera leo), by educating Namibia’s youth, encouraging adapted livestock management, and conducting essential research and monitoring of wild lion populations.
AfriCat has since grown significantly and what started out primarily as a welfare organisation has, over the years, identified the need to include a focus on education and research as being essential to accomplishing its mission - the long-term conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores.