Join us in making a difference

We are very proud to employ locals from Namibia. 99% of our incredible team members come from the various communities and villages where we operate. When employing new staff, we always draw from local villages first.

We are currently the largest tourism and hospitality employer in the region.

Without the support of local landowners and community leaders, we could not operate.

We take our agreements with the local landowners very seriously, always ensuring that each transaction is fair, sustainable and respectful of local customs and traditions. Our various mooring locations on the Chobe River form part of our agreements with these landowners and conservancies.

We are deeply appreciative of the local villages. With their partnership, we are able to support projects that empower these communities through education.

Currently underway is the implementation of the Water Project, which has brought essential plumbing and infrastructure to the Mbalasinte Combined School, the renovation of six classrooms, the reconstruction of the boys’ dormitory and the building of ablutions and sanitation facilities to create an environment more conducive to learning.

We are inspired by the incredible communities who open their homes and hearts to our guests. Guests visiting the villages to glimpse the community’s proudly traditional ways of life bring cultural exchange and a sense of pride for the locals.

By bringing visitors to experience the region, we hope to provide constant access and empowerment, allowing the villagers to directly reap tourism’s benefits. Our gift shops offer many crafts for sale from local entrepreneurs. By providing a space to sell crafted goods, we can help give these artisans a steadier income and bolster the dignity that comes with economic opportunity.

In the Chobe River region, local courts play a vital role. All community life revolves around these traditions, laws and customs. The area is controlled and administered by these local courts, which work to uphold tribal laws and administer justice, providing structure and stability for village life.

We actively involve ourselves with the local communities, working closely with tribal leaders (Nduna’s) to provide essential infrastructure, education and employment opportunities. Additionally, we create avenues for community members to participate in conservation activities.

Our staff are always eager to learn new skills to better their opportunities and the guest experience. Some of the upskilling we provide include chef training, hospitality training, guide training, First Aid training and more.

Constantly sharpening one’s skills contributes to our team members’ personal and familial well-being.

Through partnerships with local conservancies like Kabulabula, Kasika and Impalila Fish Reserve, we provide essential support for habitat management, wildlife protection programs and environmental education initiatives. Through these efforts, we’ve witnessed remarkable recoveries in fish and bird populations, reinforcing our belief in the power of communal action to preserve our natural heritage. We are proud to play a role in conserving the Chobe’s biodiversity for future generations.

Our ongoing commitment to anti-poaching initiatives underscores our dedication to safeguarding these pristine ecosystems for generations. By empowering anti-poaching units with resources, transport and food, they can stand as frontline guardians against the threat of poaching.

We implemented a strict catch-and-release policy and are continuously improving our guidelines to create a more sustainable and ethical fishery. Although this policy requires extra diligence, we prioritise protecting our precious river inhabitants.

Through a Scientific Advisory Committee and a rigorous auditing process, Global Humane evaluates and certifies wildlife reserves, lodge facilities, and tour operators for their humane responsibilities toward the animal life encountered and impacted by their operations. All three Zambezi Queen Collection properties have received this prestigious certification.

The United Nations recognises access to water and sanitation as fundamental human rights. Every village should have access to clean, safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation facilities.

Therefore, we have installed a solar-powered borehole at Someli Village and provided Ijambwe Village with a water pump and building materials so that they can construct ablution facilities.

To help safeguard this precious waterway, we provide monthly support for the region’s Kasika, Impalila and Kabulabula Conservancies, assisting in funding wildlife protections and local efforts to reduce litter through clean-up initiatives.

Maintaining pristine landscapes goes hand in hand with enforcing sound conservation policy, so we additionally aid authorities in upholding environmental regulations across jurisdictions.

Solid recyclable wastes like paper, glass, cardboard and plastic get sorted correctly, ensuring they receive appropriate treatment. Organic waste undergoes careful sorting and recycling through composting, enriching our farming endeavours with worm cultivation and providing valuable manure to our communities.

Discarded cooking oils, engine oils and grease are collected to prevent environmental harm, stored in our onsite workshop, and shared with community members for wood and reed preservation, safeguarding against insect infestations.