A commitment to the wild
At Gamsberg, conservation is part of everyday life. Our approach is centred on protecting large, connected areas of natural habitat where wildlife can move freely and healthy populations can thrive.
We believe that responsible wildlife management and habitat protection go hand in hand. By actively managing the land, monitoring wildlife and working together with neighbouring properties, we aim to preserve the remarkable biodiversity of this rugged part of Namibia for generations to come.
Our conservation work ranges from long-term leopard research and wildlife monitoring to habitat management and anti-poaching efforts — all with one goal: to keep this landscape wild.
Leopard research at Gamsberg
Leopards have been monitored at Gamsberg since 2002, giving us valuable insight into the population living across this rugged landscape. Trail cameras placed along game paths, at water points and other key locations allow us to identify individual leopards by their unique spot patterns and follow their movements over time.
Our monitoring has revealed a healthy population, with individual territories often extending across neighbouring properties. Working together with surrounding landowners is therefore an important part of understanding and protecting these elusive cats.
Over the years, our photographs and observations have also contributed to wider studies of leopard populations and distribution in Namibia. The cameras regularly reveal other wildlife too — from brown and spotted hyena to honey badgers and many of the area's lesser-seen nocturnal species.
Conservation through habitat preservation
Protecting wildlife begins with protecting the landscape it depends on. At Gamsberg, our conservation work is centred on maintaining a healthy, diverse ecosystem across this vast and rugged environment.
Careful management of habitat and water resources helps support the many species that occur here, while cooperation with neighbouring landowners allows conservation to extend beyond the boundaries of a single property.
The remarkable diversity of wildlife at Gamsberg is inseparable from the wilderness that surrounds it. Preserving that habitat is at the heart of our approach to conservation.
Our people & community
Our team is at the heart of everything we do. Many of our staff have been with us for years, and we are committed to creating local employment and opportunities for people to develop their skills and grow within the company.
Training is an important part of this commitment, from hospitality and guiding to first aid and other practical skills. Wherever possible, we invest in our team so that knowledge and experience can be built and shared over the long term.
We also support initiatives that give young Namibians the opportunity to experience and learn from the natural world, including Children in the Wilderness.