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Aus Tourist Information Centre

Grantee Name: Namibia Nature Foundation

Hotspot
Succulent Karoo
Location
Namibia
Amount
$117,350
Dates
Jan 2005 – Jul 2008
Keywords
Awareness, Livelihoods, Tourism

Develop a tourist information center and tour guide service at Aus in southern Namibia. The center and guide service will attract tourists to Aus, raise awareness among visitors (international and local) of the Succulent Karoo, the Namib Desert’s wild horses, and Aus’ culture and history, create employment opportunities for Aus’ young people, and generate income which can be used for local conservation initiatives and community development.

Strategic Direction :

2 Engage key industrial sectors in meeting conservation objectives identified by SKEP

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