Gondwana Collection has signed an agreement to establish what it says will become the world’s largest black rhino conservation area in the Fish River Canyon region of Southern Namibia.
The company has committed a 116 000 hectare portion of its Gondwana Canyon Park to the sanctuary aiming to reintroduce and protect the critically endangered species along with others once native to the region.
The sanctuary will be developed in partnership with Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and conservation specialists ERP Conservation Foundation Namibia.
Reintroduction efforts are scheduled to commence on September 1 alongside the deployment of anti-poaching units, according to a statement from Gondwana Collection.
An investment programme to finance the sanctuary is being finalised, offering options for once-off donations and structured multi-year partnerships with donors, investors and institutions.
“This sanctuary is not just about rhinos; it’s about restoring balance to a region that holds immense natural and national value,” said Gys Joubert, MD of Gondwana Collection Namibia.
ERP brings cutting-edge anti-poaching and surveillance expertise to the project, and has developed a tech-enabled wildlife protection model integrating satellite tracking, perimeter fencing, intelligence-led patrolling and local informer networks.
MEFT will serve as an active and strategic partner, offering regulatory oversight, guidance on implementation and alignment with Namibia’s national conservation frameworks.
