THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X Tholo Safaris
Location: Botswana
Type of Operation: Tholo Safaris is a conservation hunting and photo-tourism operation.
34 years active as an outfitter.
We are a Botswana based family-owned Safari Company with a close relationship with the local San Bushmen community, and we have a passion for conservation of wildlife and ethical sustainable hunting.
To learn more about Tholo Safaris, visit their website below:
Tholo Safaris
Tholo Safaris
cheetah conservation projects
rhino stewards
camera trap surveys for populations estimates with SCIF
1.39mil acres
of habitat assigned to sustainable use of wildlife
281,700 acres
protected by anti-poaching
“Committed to sustainable harvesting and maintenance of elephant population in Botswana”
majority of concessions are community owned and managed
~$13,000 – $20,000
per elephant to community, area dependent
“Wildlife quotas determined by annual wildlife surveys and multi-year trends in populations counts.”
200
people employed
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approx. 1400 indirectly supported
XX buildings constructed; XX children supported
XX boreholes
direct payments to community trusts and village development committees
over 100 tons of meat provided to communities
300 jackets & 600 pairs of shoes distributed to communities
Ethos
We prioritize long-term community livelihoods. Tholo Safaris Botswana intends to adopt a broader approach to community assistance, extending beyond wildlife-focused initiatives to include support for livestock improvement, recognizing that many locals rely on animals like goats and cows for their livelihood.
