Stay connected with us after you’ve left or learn all about us before you arrive. The Okonjima Blog is a collection of stories & tales directly from the Okonjima Nature Reserve.
In 2019, Okonjima Nature Reserve received just 134 millimetres of rain, and for the first time in over 50 years, we fed our wild animals. Here is what that drought taught us, and how we are preparing for the next dry year in Namibia.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
Bruce Allen, Robert and Penny Greenwood, and Janet and Carey Widdows first came to Okonjima Nature Reserve in Namibia between 1998 and 2006. They tell us what returning for decades has shown them about AfriCat’s shift from cheetah rescue to research.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
Before the first coffee is poured at Okonjima Nature Reserve, the Anti-Poaching Unit has already spent hours in the field, and researchers from AfriCat Foundation have logged another night of tracking. On World Ranger Day, we look at the quiet, unglamorous work that keeps Namibia’s rhino and pangolin populations safe.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
Drought is not an anomaly at Okonjima. It is the rhythm the land has always moved to. As the world marks World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we look at what three decades of watching this Namibian landscape have taught us about resilience, recovery, and the cost of getting it wrong.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
Some of the most memorable wildlife photography moments at Okonjima Nature Reserve are often the quietest. A brown hyena scent-marking at dawn or a pangolin illuminated by a research lamp can leave a lasting impression because they are backed by thirty years of conservation knowledge.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
When preparing for a safari, it’s helpful to think about comfort, safety, and practicality. Here’s a checklist of essentials to assist your planning.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.
An in-depth look at ethical wildlife photography at Okonjima Nature Reserve, exploring leopard research, guided encounters, and research-led photographic practices shaped by time, knowledge, and restraint.
In wildlife conservation, the decision to intervene is never taken lightly. At AfriCat and within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, we operate under the principle that nature should, as far as possible, take its course. However, when an injury fails to heal, causes undue suffering, or poses a significant risk to an animal’s survival, targeted intervention becomes not only justified but essential.
In wildlife conservation, the decision to intervene is never taken lightly. At AfriCat and within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, we operate under the principle that nature should, as far as possible, take its course. However, when an injury fails to heal, causes undue suffering, or poses a significant risk to an animal’s survival, targeted intervention becomes not only justified but essential.
We are often asked, “When is the best time to visit Namibia?” The answer depends entirely on what you’re looking for on your Namibian journey. Namibia’s seasons each bring something unique to the table, and your personal preferences will shape your ideal experience.
When preparing for a safari, it’s helpful to think about comfort, safety, and practicality. Here’s a checklist of essentials to assist your planning.
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