TOSCO – Tourism Supporting Conservation – helping protect Namibia’s wildlife, landscapes and communities through responsible travel

TOSCO – Tourism Supporting Conservation

September 11, 2025

At Namibia Tours & Safaris, our love for Namibia goes far beyond creating unforgettable journeys. We believe tourism should not only showcase our country’s beauty but also play an active role in protecting it.

That’s why we’ve joined TOSCO (Tourism Supporting Conservation) – a Namibian non-profit dedicated to ensuring that travel directly benefits the people, wildlife and landscapes that make Namibia so unique.

Who is TOSCO?

TOSCO (Tourism Supporting Conservation) was founded in 2012 by a group of Namibian tour guides who recognised that tourism needed to give back to the environment it depends on. What started as a grassroots movement has grown into a respected non-profit organisation connecting tour operators, travellers, researchers and communities across Namibia. The idea was simple but powerful: tourism can and should support conservation.

What They Do

TOSCO runs and supports a variety of initiatives across Namibia, including:

  • Community conservation support – giving rural communities the tools and opportunities to benefit from tourism while protecting their land and wildlife.
  • Wildlife monitoring & protection – funding research and anti-poaching initiatives that safeguard endangered species like rhinos, desert-adapted lions and elephants.
  • Environmental awareness – engaging with travellers and locals to build understanding of conservation challenges and encourage sustainable choices.
  • Carbon offsetting & responsible travel – helping the tourism industry reduce its environmental impact.

Why We Joined

As a Namibian-owned company, our business depends on the health of Namibia’s ecosystems, wildlife and communities. Joining TOSCO is a natural extension of what we already believe: that travel should give back. Through TOSCO, a portion of every safari with us helps protect Namibia’s natural heritage for generations to come.

How You Can Help

Travellers can make an impact too. By choosing to travel with members of TOSCO, like Namibia Tours & Safaris, you are automatically contributing to conservation. If you’d like to do more, you can:

  • Offset your carbon footprint through TOSCO’s initiatives
  • Support projects like rhino rangers, desert lion conservation and community tourism
  • Spread the word about responsible travel in Namibia

Travel with Purpose

Your safari is not just a holiday – it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. With TOSCO, we can make sure that the journeys we plan together protect the wild places, people and animals that make Namibia such an extraordinary destination.

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