Conservancy profile

Impalila Conservancy

(Named after Impalila Island which means the far away place)

Registered	December 2005
Address	Impalila Conservancy, P.O. Box 1020, Katima Mulilo
Telephone	066-252666
Approximate population	1500
Main home languages	Subia
Area (square kilometers)	73
Region	Caprivi
Geographical features	The island is surrounded by Zambezi and Chobe Rivers with average annual rainfall of over 600 mm.
Unusual or important features	Prominent baobab tree from which people can view the scenery of four countries joining each other.
Major wildlife resources	Elephant, Buffalo, Crocodile, Hippo
Management	Management committee consists of seven members, of which four are women. In addition a sub or executive committee of eight includes a representative of the traditional authority as advisor. Staff consists of several Community Game Guards and a Community Resource Monitor
Enterprises	Tourism activities e.g. Traditional dancing, birding, Fishing and craft.
Support agencies	MET, IRDNC (main local NGO), NNF, USAID LIFE Plus, WWF, LAC, Conservation International