Conservancy profile

Kasika Conservancy

(Meaning the small Mangosteen tree)

Registered	December 2005
Address	Kasika Conservancy, P.O. Box 1020, Katima Mulilo
Telephone	066-252666
Approximate population	1500
Main home languages	Subia
Area (square kilometers)	147
Region	Caprivi
Geographical features	Annual rainfall of over 600 mm. Floodplain area between Chobe and Zambezi Rivers
Unusual or important features	Close to Chobe and Zambezi rivers, with water visible throughout the year. Borders Chobe National Park in Botswana.
Major wildlife resources	Elephant, Buffalo, Crocodile, Hippo, Sitatunga, Zebra.
Management	Management committee consists of eight members, of which three are women. An Executive of eight is formed from this committee, as well as traditional authority representative as advisor. Staff consists of several Community Game Guards and Community Resource Monitors
Enterprises	Trophy hunting and tourism activities including traditional dancing, birding and fishing trips and craft making.
Support agencies	MET, IRDNC (main local NGO), USAID LIFE Plus, WWF, NNF, LAC, Conservation International