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A SYMPOSIUM & SAFARI PROGRAM • APRIL 2019
The spectacular desert country of Namibia is an arid Eden—and an inspiring model of wildlife
conservation. Over 40% of this young nation’s land is protected, much of it in partnership
with local communities. Our symposium brings together Garth Owen-Smith, who created this
innovative strategy, and leading conservationists whose dedicated work with leopard, cheetah,
giraffe, desert-adapted rhino, and the world’s only population of desert lion give hope for the
survival of some of Africa’s most iconic species. Join us to explore the creative integration of
wildlife and community in Namibia in the company of these leading experts in the field.
The Symposium
Our four-day symposium is a moveable feast,
from Windhoek to Etosha National Park, with
presentations by expert Guest Speakers, behind-
the-scenes access at the AfriCat Foundation, and
incredible game viewing in renowned Etosha
National Park. Our accommodations include
Okonjima and Mokuti Etosha Lodge. Eight thrilling
safaris complement the symposium.
Our Guest Speakers
Garth Owen-Smith, the pioneer of Namibia’s
wildlife and community conservancies, is a winner
of the Goldman Environmental Prize. Author
of An Arid Eden , he was awarded the Prince
William Award for Conservation in Africa.
Tammy Hoth-Hanssen’s family ranch was in a
human-wildlife conflict zone. She co-founded the
AfriCat Foundation to find creative solutions to the
problem, and it is now the largest carnivore rescue
and release program in the world. Simson Uri-Khob,
a rhino conservationist and master tracker, is CEO
of Save the Rhino Trust, which protects desert-
adapted black rhino. He is a winner of the
Namibia Nature Foundation Environmental Award.
Julian Fennessy, PhD, is director and conservation
scientist of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation,
dedicated to saving this species that is on the
verge of “silent extinction.” His work includes
groundbreaking genetic research and field studies.
Philip “Flip” Stander, PhD, the world’s leading
authority on desert lion, spends 300 days a
year in the field, tracking and studying these
extraordinary creatures. Founder of the Desert
Lion Conservation Project, he was honored
with the Thomas Huxley Award by the London
Zoological Society.
Symposium Safaris
• Namibia Expedition
• In the Realm of the Desert Lion
• Giraffe Conservation Safari
• Botswana Wildlife Safari
• Southern Africa Wildlife Safari
• Botswana San Tribes Safari
• Wild Zimbabwe
• Zambia: Walking and Wildlife Safari
Program Cost: TBA
EVA PUM
ERIC LAFFORGE
PHOTO: YVA MOMATIUK & JOHN EASTCOTT