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Empowering Namibian communities to become stewards of our natural heritage

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Dedicated to fostering sustainable coexistence between people and wildlife

Our Namibian-owned and conservancy-focused conservation organization is dedicated to fostering sustainable coexistence between people and wildlife. Through collaborative efforts, we strive to conserve and restore the unique ecosystems of Namibia, safeguarding biodiversity, and promoting responsible management for the benefit of our partner communities. The SWT game guard program encourages and facilitates community engagement, participation, and innovative conservation practices. Our goal is to create a harmonious balance that preserves the rich cultural and ecological tapestry of Namibia, fostering a sustainable legacy for wildlife and habitat conservation.

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Founded in 2015, the Sustainable Wildlife Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization based in Namibia

Our primary objective is to empower Namibia's communal conservancies for more effective management of their wildlife and wilderness assets. We also build strategic partnerships with zoos and other conservation organizations to support wildlife protection, research, education, and long-term conservation initiatives in Namibia. Through our community partnership program, the Sustainable Wildlife Trust allocates funding and management resources to develop conservation initiatives that are community specific. The focus of our conservation partnerships is primarily in the Kunene Region, where wildlife management and protection are of utmost importance.

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2026 Conservancies

Conservancies under SWT management

No.NameSize
25Anabeb1,570 km2
06Doro Nawas1,636 km2
13Ehi-Rovipuka1,980 km2
03Khoadi-//Hôas3,366 km2
40King Nehale508 km2
21Okangundumba2,331 km2
57Okongo1,339 km2
67Okongoro956 km2
17Omatendeka1,619 km2
62Orupupa1,387 km2
54Otjambangu348 km2
78Otjikondavirongo1,067 km2
71Otuzemba742 km2
28Ozondundu745 km2
35Sheya Shuushona3,789 km2
15Sorris Sorris950 km2
24,333km2
9,395square miles
6,012,800acres

Conservancies supported by SWT management

No.NameSize
10Puros3,562 km2
26Sesfontein2,465 km2
04Tora3,533 km2
9,560km2
3,691square miles
2,362,000acres

With the help of our supporters, SWT's reach in the Kunene region totals

33,893 km2 / 13,086 mi2 / 8,374,800 acres

(4 times the total size of Yellowstone National Park)

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