Ways To Support Us

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Contributing to Science-Based Conservation

The AfriCat Foundation ( 48/93 ) deeply values the support of individuals and organisations who contribute to our mission of advancing wildlife conservation through scientific research. Financial donations play a vital role in ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of AfriCat’s work within the Okonjima Nature Reserve and beyond.

All donations are used directly to strengthen AfriCat’s conservation research capacity and to sustain the infrastructure required for field-based ecological monitoring. Funding supports:

  1. The purchase and maintenance of research equipment, including camera traps, telemetry devices, and data management systems.
  2. Veterinary costs related to the health assessments and welfare of monitored wildlife such as the Leopard, Brown Hyena, and Ground Pangolin.
  3. Staff salaries and field logistics, ensuring that trained personnel can continue long-term monitoring, data collection, and analysis.
  4. Vehicle maintenance and fuel, essential for daily field operations across the Reserve’s extensive research network.

AfriCat particularly appreciates general, unrestricted donations, which provide the flexibility to allocate resources where they are most urgently needed. These contributions allow the Foundation to respond efficiently to evolving research priorities, address unforeseen operational challenges, and support strategic long-term planning for the sustainability of all AfriCat projects.

Through donor partnership, AfriCat can continue producing reliable ecological data, refine wildlife management strategies, and ensure that scientific research remains central to the protection of Namibia’s predators and endangered species.

Science Based Conservation

Support AfriCat’s Conservation Research

1. Visit Okonjima

Guests to Okonjima Lodges directly support the maintenance of the Okonjima Nature Reserve and the work of the AfriCat Foundation. The Lodges, the Reserve and the Foundation are a vibrant example of the way tourism supports conservation.

From January 2026 guests of Okonjima Lodges can undertake the “AfriCat Activity” – a guided and interactive activity that presents and explains the research work of the Foundation and includes time in the Reserve testing and practicing data collection and wildlife monitoring.

2. Donate to AfriCat in Namibia

Direct donations can be made in Namibian Dollars (NAD) using the following options:

  • International Bank Transfer – Transfers can be made directly to AfriCat’s Namibian bank account. Banking details are available upon request.
  • AfriCat Foundation Donation Portal   – Donations in Namibian Dollars can be made securely online via the Foundation’s official donation portal. If any issues arise, please contact info@africat.org for assistance.

3. Donate through AfriCat America (USD)

Supporters based in the United States can donate via AfriCat America Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation. Donations made to AfriCat America are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S.

4. Donate through AfriCat UK (GBP)

Donations in British Pounds can be made through AfriCat UK, which is authorised to claim Gift Aid on eligible contributions. Supporters are asked to specify if their donation is intended for the AfriCat Foundation, as AfriCat UK also receives funds for the Namibian Lion Trust. Gift Aid declarations increase the value of each donation at no additional cost to the donor.

5. Donate through Ubuntu Namibia (EUR)

Donations in Euros can be made via Ubuntu Namibia, a registered German charity that receives funds on behalf of the AfriCat Foundation. Supporters within the European Union are encouraged to donate through Ubuntu Namibia for ease of processing and to take advantage of any applicable tax benefits.

6. Leave a Legacy

Supporters who wish to make a lasting contribution to wildlife conservation can choose to leave a legacy gift to the AfriCat Foundation. AfriCat is a registered charitable trust (T48/1993).

AfriCat Foundation’s Namibian Bank Details:

AfriCat Foundation Bank Account Details
Account number: 62245889186
Branch code: 28-06-73
Bank: First National Bank Namibia Ltd. Otjiwarongo Branch, Namibia
Swift: FIRNNANX / FIRNNANX28067362245889186
AfriCat Postal Address: P.O. Box 1889, Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Bank Physical Address: 7 St Georges Street, Otjiwarongo, Namibia

Ubuntu Namibia’s Bank Account and Contact Details

Volksbank Kraichgau eG
IBAN:DE87 6729 2200 0000 0647 50
BIC:GENODE61WIE
ubuntu.namibia@gmail.com