Kwando Conservancy is on the move.

Devil's claw. Photo: NACSO/WWF in Namibia

Apart from the revenue they generate from hunting and sales of Devil’s claw, the conservancy has developed a business unit through which they attract customers from afar.

The conservancy is optimistic about the joint venture negotiations to build a lodge in Bwabwata National Park. If successful, the joint venture will see a number of conservancy members trained and employed under various capacities to provide tourism products and services to the visitors to the lodge.

The nursery produces a number of plants and trees, which they sell to the public. Their main customers have been churches and schools, as well as walk-in customers.  Moringa and Mango trees and Chilies are among the most  popular requests from the nursery.  The nursery is managed by two of the conservancy workers under the supervision of Ms. Brideness who is the Enterprise manager for the conservancy.