THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X Schalk Pienaar Safaris
Location: Namibia
I invite you to come share my country Namibia, its wildlife, culture, wide open spaces and the opportunities to hunt and conserve some of the most magnificent game species and wilderness areas with me.
56 years as an active outfitter!
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Schalk Pienaar
Schalk Pienaar
Daily monitoring – cheetah, brown hyena, leopard via camera traps and tracks.
Predator conservation – farmer collaboration reduces killings, boosts populations
“Science-based management is essential, but must be paired with on-the-ground collaboration and practical implementation to be truly effective.”
2
privately funded anti-poaching teams – daily fence patrols, no government support
2 & 2
2 teams & 2 vehicles – the ideal goal to improve overall AP measures
$550,000
planned investment in CCTV along main highway bordering property
31
species available
10
month hunting season from February 1st – November 30th
3%
self determined maximum quota of entire population
100 → 1,300
game animals. Result of removing cattle & internal fencing, enabling wildlife recovery
6 years
Time from wildlife reintroduction to sustainable hunting. (2009 – 2015)
$1M
of initial investment. Improvements only, excluding land acquisition
$50,000
per year annual costs – road maintenance costs etc
3
legal frameworks – MEFT, NAPHA, NTB
50%
trophy fee and meat – goes to landowner
16
people employed
X6
48 indirect financial feedback
10%
graduated highschool
Additional Skills
driving licence, expert capers/skinners, chef school.
No community; 100km from the nearest town; 50km from nearest reservation.
Daily meat provisions to all workers and associated families.
Ethos
Science-based management is essential, but must be paired with on-the-ground collaboration and practical implementation to be truly effective. – Schalk
Sustainable wildlife use is essential—without responsible utilization, wildlife populations risk disappearing entirely. – Schalk
Schalk Pienaar Safaris 2026 Conservation and Community Program
In partnership with Schalk Pienaar Safaris, your hunt becomes more than an unforgettable experience — it becomes a force for good.
Through your participation, a portion of the funds from this safari will directly support The Origins Foundation’s mission of community upliftment and wildlife conservation across Africa.
Your contribution helps create lasting impact — from empowering local communities through education and employment to protecting vital wildlife habitats and supporting sustainable conservation initiatives.
Every moment in the field becomes part of something bigger: preserving Africa’s wild heritage and ensuring that both people and wildlife thrive for generations to come.
Hunt ethically. Give purposefully. Leave a legacy.