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Sustainable Safaris

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

Namibia is a leader in conservation and community-based tourism, offering travellers the opportunity to experience incredible wildlife while contributing to meaningful environmental and social initiatives. A positive impact safari allows you to explore Namibia’s incredible desert landscapes while directly supporting conservation efforts, local communities, and sustainable tourism practices.

Why Should You Go on This Experience?

Be Part of Conservation Efforts

Support conservation-focused lodges and reserves that protect endangered species such as black rhinos, desert lions, and pangolins – some of the world’s rarest and most threatened animals.

Support Local Tourism

Contribute to local communities by staying in lodges and conservancies owned and managed by indigenous groups. Your safari expert will help you choose the right one.

Gain Invaluable Insights

Learn from expert guides about Namibia’s innovative conservation efforts, including community-driven wildlife protection and projects that aim to preserve the country’s rarest animals for future generations.

World-Class Safaris

Experience ethical wildlife encounters that ensure minimal disturbance to animals and ecosystems. As they say: “Leave only footprints behind.”

Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Travel sustainably by choosing eco-friendly accommodations and supporting responsible tourism initiatives. Some lodges even offer carbon offsetting initiatives for sustainable travellers.

Best Destinations for Positive Impact Safaris in Namibia

Namibian Conservancies (Damaraland & Kunene Region)

Namibia pioneered Africa’s first community conservancies, where local communities benefit from sustainable tourism to this day. Damaraland and the Kunene Region are home to desert-adapted elephants, rhinos, and lions, with several lodges working directly with conservation organisations like Save the Rhino Trust.

Nyae Nyae Conservancy (Kalahari Region)

Home to the Ju/’hoansi San people, the Nyae Nyae Conservancy offers cultural safaris where visitors can learn about traditional bushcraft and tracking skills while supporting one of Namibia’s – and the world’s – most historically significant communities.

Wolwedans (NamibRand Nature Reserve)

A leader in sustainable tourism, Wolwedans operates within a private nature reserve dedicated to conservation, environmental education, and community development. Visitors enjoy a low-impact safari experience while contributing to long-term ecological preservation.

Five Tips for a Positive Impact Safari in Namibia

1. Choose Responsible Lodges

Look for eco-friendly accommodations that actively contribute to conservation and community upliftment. If you need assistance, simply speak to one of our safari experts.

2. Respect Local Cultures

Engage with communities ethically by supporting locally owned businesses and respecting cultural traditions. It’s also useful to learn a few local words before you arrive.

3. Travel Light & Sustainably

Reduce your footprint by using refillable water bottles, biodegradable products, and minimising waste. Many luxury lodges in Namibia have their own sustainability initiatives, too.

4. Learn & Share

Understanding Namibia’s conservation challenges and successes helps spread awareness. Share your experience responsibly to inspire others.

5. Support Conservation Initiatives

Consider donating to or volunteering with organisations that protect Namibia’s wildlife, such as the Cheetah Conservation Fund or the Namibia Nature Foundation.

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