Six Decades of History: Hotel Schweizerhaus

In Swakopmund stands Hotel Schweizerhaus, a family legacy now celebrating sixty remarkable years, while Café Anton will mark its sixtieth anniversary next year. The story begans in 1954, when Manfred Anton and his mother Lisbeth, having fled Prussia during the war, made their way to what was then South West...

From Farm to Market: Sustainability in Action

At the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), the connection between conservation and community is more than just a philosophy, it’s a daily reality. On their Model Farm and at the Dancing Goat Creamery, the team demonstrates how sustainable agriculture can not only protect wildlife, but also uplift rural livelihoods and empower...

The Impact of Tourism on Cheetah Conservation

Located near Otjiwarongo, CCF's International Research and Education Centre invites guests to play a hands-on role in cheetah care, habitat restoration, and research projects. Professionals from various fields, including zookeeping, veterinary care, ecology, and animal behaviour, can apply their expertise directly to animal care. Meanwhile, those with skills in marketing,...

How Tourism Transforms Lives and Landscapes at GocheGanas

The reserve’s conservation efforts extend beyond its borders. Offspring from GocheGanas are translocated to other areas in Namibia to stabilise wildlife populations and create attractive destinations for eco-tourism. Forces protect the rhinos around the clock, while strict policies ensure sustainable management practices. Collaboration with neighbouring reserves has fostered a united...

Why Tourism Matters?

HAN's "𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴?" demonstration aims to clearly show the scope and character of the contributions that tourism-related businesses make to Namibians, including contributions to social investment initiatives, education, and environmental conservation. Our goal is for tourism to be acknowledged as the diverse and significant force that it is, and...