Programme

Empower

Building a conservation economy

Our empowerment programmes work to create self-sustaining communities with sustainable livelihoods.

Investing in local communities

The communities surrounding our camps benefit from payments for use of concessions, job creation and increased economic activity. We’re also involved in financing small-scale businesses and farmers that feed into the tourism supply chain, ensuring the community benefits directly from our tourism efforts. This reduces habitat encroachment and poaching, as wildlife benefits from a greater awareness of the value that it brings to the community.

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Empower
Community-based tourism partnerships
Namibia, Botswana, Rwanda
Wilderness has worked with governments and established community trusts for nearly 40 years, enabling us to successfully protect wildlife and empower local communities.
Community-based tourism partnerships
Empower
Sustainable lodge operations
Africa
Monitoring, mitigating and improving our impact across the Wilderness group, not only maintaining quality standards but also reducing any negative effects of our operations on the environment.
Sustainable lodge operations
Wilderness Mombo Botswana Accommodation Camp Aerial View
Empower
Wildlife Rangers in Namibia
Namibia
The modern ranger is more than just a protector of wildlife but instead, focuses their attention on both sides of the fence.
Wildlife Rangers in Namibia
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Our programme framework

Protect

We are committed to ensuring the world always has a version of its wilds that is unfenced, untamed and unpredictable.

Protect

Educate

Building the next generation of conservation leaders in order to sustain the future conservation of the wilderness.

Educate

Journal

Education stories

From bright-eyed children to passionate conservationists, read the stories about how our education initiatives have changed lives while creating a new generation of passionate wildlife lovers.
Journal

Let’s plan your next journey

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When we say we’re there every step of the way, we mean it, literally. From planning the perfect circuit, to private inter-camp transfers on Wilderness Air, and easing you through Customs. We’re with you on the ground, at your side, 24-7, from start to finish. Ready to take the road less travelled? Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey.