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Elephant-Human Relations Aid

Swakopmund, Namibia

Creating peaceful coexistence between desert-adapted elephants and local communities in Namibia

About

Established in 2003, Elephant-Human Relations Aid (EHRA) works in Namibia's Southern Kunene and Erongo regions — one of the few places on earth where desert-adapted elephants still roam freely outside protected areas. Our mission is to reduce conflict between elephants and the communities they share water and land with, and to build a future where both can thrive.

We combine hands-on conservation — building protective walls around rural water points, tracking and identifying elephant herds, and monitoring movement patterns — with long-running education and training programmes for schools, game guards, tourism operators and farmers. From the PEACE Project and SEED environmental education initiative, to international volunteer and internship placements, every programme is designed to turn knowledge, infrastructure and empathy into lasting coexistence.

Places to stay supporting Elephant-Human Relations Aid

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Tsaurab Valley Eco Camp

Quick info

Address

PO Box 2146, Swakopmund, Namibia

Impact focus

Conservation

Conservation impact

Every confirmed booking on a stay linked to this cause routes a share of Spekboom's commission here, at no extra cost to the guest.

Initiatives we support

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Wildlife Volunteer Project

Wildlife Volunteer Project

Build protective walls around rural water points and track desert elephants alongside the EHRA team.

Family Volunteer Project

Family Volunteer Project

10-day family conservation trip combining school building projects and elephant tracking.

PEACE Project

PEACE Project

Elephant education in Namibian schools, teaching communities how to coexist safely with desert elephants.

School Partnerships

School Partnerships

Secondary and university student groups spend two weeks on school building projects and a 70km desert trek.

Internship Programme

Internship Programme

6-month Work Integrated Learning placements for Namibian conservation and tourism students.

Game Guard Training

Game Guard Training

5-day training for Conservancy Game Guards and Ministry field staff on elephant behaviour and conflict mitigation.

Tour Guide Training

Tour Guide Training

5-day elephant awareness training for Namibian tour guides and tourism operators.

SEED Project

SEED Project

Sustainable Environmental Education for Development — inspiring young Namibians to lead pro-environmental change.

Fundraising Trek

Fundraising Trek

100km desert trek across EHRA's elephant range to raise funds for conflict prevention.

Eco Camp

Eco Camp

Self-catered treetop retreat overlooking the Ugab valley — all proceeds fund EHRA's conservation work.

A R 4,000 stay at a Elephant-Human Relations Aid partner gives about R 100 to this work.

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