Conservancy profile

Joseph Mbambangandu Conservancy

(Named after a senior headman who was the first to come into the area from Zambia, and who founded the villages. He is still alive at 109 years of age)

Registered	March 2004
Address	Joseph Mbambangandu Conservancy, P.O. Box 702, Rundu
Telephone	081-200 8874
Approximate population	1000
Main home languages	Rumanyo (Rushambyu)
Area (square kilometers)	36
Region	Kavango
Geographical features	Average rainfall of 550-600mm. Located on the banks of the Okavango river with Kalahari woodlands, oxbow lake and floodplains
Unusual or important features	Riparian woodland in good condition, river and oxbow lake
Major wildlife resources	Rich birdlife (wetland and woodland species), Hippo, Crocodile and fish
Management	Management Committee of six men and five women. Mbamba campsite has five staff. Traditional chief (who is a woman) serves on the committee as an advisor.
Enterprises	Conservancy campsite (Mbamba) and craft production. Proposed crocodile farm in pipeline
Support agencies	MET, NNF (main local NGO), SIDA, MAWF, DoF, Ministry of Fisheries, Basin Wide Forum, USAID LIFE Plus, WWF.
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