This project is an integrated intervention that has been developed between the Namibia Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and WWF Namibia based on multi-stakeholder consultations. Project interventions identified for the Khaudum-Ngamiland Wildlife Dispersal Area (WDA) are priorities that would advance the acceptance of the WDA amongst local people, as well as responding to key species and habitat conservation needs.

The project aims to address the following:

(1) Improved natural resource management in parks and conservancies, to secure wildlife habitat and enhance connectivity

(2) Support tourism development and linkages to KAZA tourism routes, based on the natural and cultural resource base, for increased benefit flow to communities

(3) Improve coordination and collaboration on fire management across the landscape (and across boundaries), to address the negative impact of late season hot burns on biodiversity and key habitats across the Khaudum-Ngamiland WDA landscape

Project Outputs:

• Procurement of customised container IT Hub. The IT Hub will offer a designated area for real-time spatial monitoring of wildlife and patrol teams. This will ensure that data is collected and analysed promptly, allowing for more responsive and effective conservation efforts
• The procurement process of materials and equipment for the repair of the Mangetti National Park (MNP) boundary fence
• Installation of a 5kva PV supplementary pumping system and the construction of antelope trough at vulture water point in MNP
• The collaring of predators to support monitoring of movements. This included three lions, three wild dogs and one hyaena
• Community Asset Mapping exercise for Nyae-Nyae conservancies
• Installation of a CCTV camera system the Buffalo camp to improve security