454 | Ecotourism in the heart of KAZA TFCA - Nkasa Lupala

WELFARE, CONSERVATION & TOURISM

Located in the center of the newly established Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), the world's largest conservation-oriented area and spanning five southern African countries (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe), the Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge is situated 130 km west of Katima Mulilo in Namibia's Zambezi Region (Caprivi).

On arrival each guest receives an informative booklet with the aim to raise awareness

100% solar

Sustainable construction

JV with the Wuparo Conservancy

The lodge serves as an example of ecotourism (responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people) in Namibia as a whole by sustainable construction and management, by using 100% solar energy and by being a Joint Venture with the Wuparo Conservancy and its over 2 500 community members.

Simon with part of his team

These Eco-responsible practices brought Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge to be awarded in 2016 with a prestigious Welfare, Conservation and Tourism Support 2016 Award, gaining three out of three penguins from BirdsConTour.