THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X ARU
Location: Namibia
30 years as an active outfitter!
We believe very strongly in humility – in working hard to ensure our clients have an amazing time on safari with us. ARU has been honoured to receive accolades for our incredible efforts, including the prestigious Outfitter of the Year award in 2018 by the Dallas Safari Club.
To learn more about ARU, visit their website below:
ARU
ARU
Current Projects:
Passive leopard monitoring via camera traps
Future Projects:
Cheetah population study & export (with CCF)
“Science-backed monitoring and collaboration are essential to sustainably manage wildlife and habitats.”
5
dedicated AP units
~$100K
annual AP investment
“Technology, community collaboration, and sustainable hunting combine to protect wildlife while supporting conservation and local livelihoods.”
230+
acres of land leased and owned
30 years
of land management
Infastructure projects including 10 boreholes, 3 village waterholes, and 4km water distribution system
80
people employed
X5
400 indirect livelihoods impacted
3 Partner Schools with materials, food, skills, employment, etc
Adaptive clinic coverage with general health, dental, and vaccinations
Daily 0.5kg of meat & 1L milk, free housing, electricity/social security provided
Ethos
Our ethos is giving back to the land and its people. – Danene
Our financial gain is minimal because we put everything back into the land and the community, fostering ownership and accountability for future generations. – Danene
