SESFONTEIN, Namibia ­­­— “I want my children to see a rhino with their own eyes — not only in Etosha [National Park],” says Sofia /Nuas, a member of the Sesfontein Conservancy Committee, located in Na...

SESFONTEIN, Namibia ­­­— “I want my children to see a rhino with their own eyes — not only in Etosha [National Park],” says Sofia /Nuas, a member of the Sesfontein Conservancy Committee, located in…

“I want my children to see a rhino with their own eyes — not only in Etosha ,” says Sofia /Nuas, a member of the Sesfontein Conservancy Committee, located

Kebbel tinha 59 anos e estava acampando com a esposa e amigos próximo ao acampamento Hoanib Skeleton Coast, em Sesfontein

SESFONTEIN, Namibia ­­­— “I want my children to see a rhino with their own eyes — not only in Etosha [National Park],” says Sofia /Nuas, a member of the Sesfontein Conservancy Committee, located in Na...

SESFONTEIN, Namibia ­­­— “I want my children to see a rhino with their own eyes — not only in Etosha [National Park],” says Sofia /Nuas, a member of the Sesfontein Conservancy Committee, located in Na...

SESFONTEIN, Namibia ­­­— “I want my children to see a rhino with their own eyes — not only in Etosha [National Park],” says Sofia /Nuas, a member of the Sesfontein Conservancy Committee, located in Na...

We take the challenging “Hoanib Riverbed 4WD Trail” near Sesfontein to Puros. A 4WD adventure in Land Cruisers

Sesfontein Constituency Councillor Bernadus ||Hoeb has called upon conservancy leadership in the Kunene region to work hard, as conservancies play an internal part in improving the living standards of rural communities. ||Hoeb said it is high time that leaders in conservation have proper planning to enhance community developments through conservancies and other related tourism activities in the region. He added that leaders should also discuss in detail the issue of human-wildlife conflict, as this continues to affect many rural communities in the Kunene region. "Problems for the communities, as they are known to members of such conservancies, should be treated with the same urgency and consistency. It is very dangerous for people to lose trust in leaders. Dear participants, I know for a fact that many of the conservancies are struggling to generate sufficient income; however, we should bear in mind that as much as we would like to spend so much on our operation of our conservancies, we should greatly consider allocating funds for the benefit of our members in order to make a meaningful impact on their lives." The Executive Director of the Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC), John Kasaona, pointed out that despite challenges, a lot has changed in terms of conservation and benefits derived from these natural resources. "conservancies become self-managed, financially sustainable and robust institutions that are there to conserve and also to ensure that the members receive meaningful benefit from conservation; that is what we are looking at now, and this is what we are redoing, and the demand for having the conservancy is increasing day by day, and it is not easy to make all the conservancies financially self-sustainable; we really have to look at many other aspects." Anabeb Conservancy Chairperson Titus Rungondo says that the biannual sessions help to shape the leadership skills and share ideas on how to improve conservation activities in the area. "We are going to have a lot of discussions for these days; we want to agree and set the way forward, and we shall also reflect on what we have been doing as conservancies," noted Rungondo.

Allexer Namundjembo Pupkewitz Toyota, in partnership with Wilderness and Children in the Wilderness (CITW), has donated conservation equipment worth N$40,000 to rhino rangers protecting Namibia’s endangered desert-adapted black rhinos in the Kunene Region. The equipment was handed over to rangers from the Torra, Sesfontein and Anabeb conservancies, where frontline conservation teams patrol vast and rugged […]

Allexer Namundjembo Pupkewitz Toyota, in partnership with Wilderness and Children in the Wilderness (CITW), has donated conservation equipment worth N$40,000 to rhino rangers protecting Namibia’s endangered desert-adapted black rhinos in the Kunene Region. The equipment was handed over to rangers from the Torra, Sesfontein and Anabeb conservancies, where frontline conservation teams patrol vast and rugged […]

Allexer Namundjembo Pupkewitz Toyota, in partnership with Wilderness and Children in the Wilderness (CITW), has donated conservation equipment worth N$40,000 to rhino rangers protecting Namibia’s endangered desert-adapted black rhinos in the Kunene Region. The equipment was handed over to rangers from the Torra, Sesfontein and Anabeb conservancies, where frontline conservation teams patrol vast and rugged landscapes to monitor rhinos and deter poaching. The equipment donated includes,a  Backpack, Sleeping bag, Binoculars, Hiking shoes and a Knife. The donation follows the Save a Rhino campaign launched by Pupkewitz Toyota in October last year, culminating in a 12-hour overnight cycling event held at the company’s Windhoek dealership in November 2025. The fundraiser brought together members of the public to raise funds and awareness for rhino conservation. Speaking on Wednesday, Pupkewitz Motors Group Brand Manager Shawapala Kandjabanga said the initiative highlights what can be achieved when businesses, conservation organisations and local communities work together. “This initiative demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when the private sector, conservation organisations, and local communities unite behind a shared purpose. By working together, they are helping to safeguard Namibia’s unique natural heritage and ensuring that future generations can continue to experience the country’s remarkable wildlife,” Kandjabanga said. The donation is expected to strengthen the rangers’ ability to carry out anti-poaching patrols and wildlife monitoring safely and effectively in one of the world’s last strongholds of free-roaming desert-adapted black rhinos. Namibia is home to the world’s largest population of free-ranging black rhinos, with the desert-adapted population found mainly in the Kunene and Erongo regions.  Their protection has become increasingly important as poaching continues to threaten the species despite sustained conservation efforts. According to official figures released by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), 366 rhinos were poached in Namibia between 2020 and April 2026.  The annual figures show 42 rhinos were poached in 2020, 44 in 2021, before rising sharply to 87 in 2022, the highest annual total during the period, with much of the poaching concentrated in Etosha National Park. The number dropped to 67 in 2023, increased to 83 in 2024, and declined significantly to 35 in 2025. Between January and April 2026, the ministry recorded eight rhino poaching cases, suggesting continued progress in efforts to curb wildlife crime while highlighting the need for sustained vigilance. Community conservancies have played a central role in Namibia’s conservation success. The Torra, Sesfontein and Anabeb conservancies work closely with conservation organisations, including Wilderness and the Save the Rhino Trust, to monitor rhino populations and protect their habitat through community-based conservation initiatives. The latest donation is not the first investment in strengthening conservation efforts in north-western Namibia. Earlier this year, Gondwana Collection Namibia donated three vehicles to the three conservancies to improve anti-poaching patrols, wildlife monitoring and community conservation activities in the Palmwag Concession Area, which is home to desert-adapted black rhinos, elephants and lions. Support for rhino conservation has also expanded nationally. In recent years, several private-sector organisations have partnered with conservation groups to equip and train community rangers, recognising their role as the first line of defence against wildlife crime

“I want my children to see a rhino with their own eyes — not only in Etosha ,” says Sofia /Nuas, a member of the Sesfontein Conservancy Committee, located

(Posted 25th August 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Petro Kotzé, Resilience.Org (U.S), August 22, 2025 (originally published by Mongabay) With a population of less than 3,000, Sesfontein i...

SESFONTEIN, Namibia ­­­— “I want my children to see a rhino with their own eyes — not only in Etosha [National Park],” says Sofia /Nuas, a member of the Sesfontein Conservancy Committee, located in Na...