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The Namibian
Tristan Cowley stated that conservation requires ensuring people sharing wildlife landscapes are safe and supported
“Conservation Travel Foundation founder and ultimate.earth managing director Tristan Cowley says conservation can only succeed in the long term if people who share their landscapes with wildlife are safe and supported.”
New fence to protect pupils from desert lionsInformanté
Tristan Cowley said that wildlife population bolstering is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when working together
“Tristan Cowley, founder of the Conservation Travel Foundation, said that the bolstering of wildlife populations in these landscapes is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when we work together towards a shared conservation vision.”
Close to 600 wild animals translocated from EtoshaThe Namibian
Ultimate Safaris director Tristan Cowley opposed Mashuna's reopening of the mine
“Ultimate Safaris director Tristan Cowley and the conservancies strongly opposed Mashuna's reopening of the mine and took the matter to court.”
Tour operator treated with ‘kid gloves’ inanti-competition probeInformanté
Tristan Cowley is Managing Director of ultimate.earth
“"The ability to see clearly is something many of us take for granted, yet it can profoundly influence a person's independence, confidence and opportunities," said Tristan Cowley, Managing Director of ultimate.earth.”
Eyewear programme brings sight to hundreds in Kunene RegionWindhoek Observer
Ultimate.earth's managing director Tristan Cowley said the company remains committed to conservation, tourism and community partnerships
“Ultimate.earth's managing director Tristan Cowley said the company remains committed to conservation, tourism and community partnerships.”
Ultimate Safaris rebrands as ultimate.earthThe Namibian
Tristan Cowley says the guide exchange initiative continues to be a learning experience
“Ultimate Safaris co-founder and managing director Tristan Cowley says the guide exchange initiative continues to be a learning experience.”
Ultimate Safaris invests N$400 000 in guide exchangeThe Namibian
Tristan Cowley said capital injection comes at pivotal time as global travel trends favour Namibia
“Managing director Tristan Cowley says the capital injection comes at a pivotal time as global travel trends increasingly favour Namibia as a premier destination.”
Cirrus gets piece of Ultimate Safaris’ pieThe Namibian
Ultimate Safaris managing director Tristan Cowley rejected accusations that Ultimate Safaris was operating illegally
“He yesterday rejected accusations that Ultimate Safaris was operating illegally in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy.”
Traditional authorities on collision course over Goantagab MineUltimate.earth has invested almost N$100,000 in a fence for Otjizeka Primary School to protect pupils from desert lions, addressing increased lion activity and human-wildlife conflict in the area. The initiative was coordinated by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and supported by the Lion Recovery Fund and Desert Lion Conservation.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Ultimate.earth has invested almost N$100,000 in a fence for Otjizeka Primary School to protect pupils from desert lions, addressing increased lion activity and human-wildlife conflict in the area. The initiative was coordinated by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and supported by the Lion Recovery Fund and Desert Lion Conservation.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
A total of 575 animals were moved from Etosha National Park to conservation areas across Namibia, including communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, as part of efforts to restore wildlife populations, improve ecological balance, and strengthen community-based conservation.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
A total of 575 animals were translocated from Etosha National Park to conservation areas across Namibia, including communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, as part of efforts to restore wildlife populations, improve ecological balance, and strengthen community-based conservation. The translocation was led by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism through collaboration between government, communities, and conservation organisations.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Competition Commission has granted Ultimate Safaris a 90-day extension to respond to an investigation into an allegedly illegal agreement with three conservancies. The extension was granted under the Competition Act of 2003, though critics claim the NaCC is treating the company with "kid gloves" given the time it has been allowed to avoid complying with the commission's directive to scrap the exclusive agreements.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ultimate.earth, in partnership with T-UP Vision and the Conservation Travel Foundation, provided corrective glasses to nearly 500 residents and conservancy members across remote communities in Kunene Region, addressing limited healthcare access in the area.
6 June 2026 · Informanté →
Ultimate Safaris has rebranded to ultimate.earth to reflect a shift beyond traditional safari tourism toward protecting natural ecosystems while supporting local communities and sustainable development. The company said the rebrand reflects growing international demand for tourism linked to environmental and social responsibility, and it plans to strengthen conservation work and community partnerships across Africa.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Competition Commission faces criticism for investigating conservancy tourism partnerships, with the Chamber of Environment calling instead for a probe into Namibia Wildlife Resorts' alleged anti-competitive dominance in national parks. The dispute raises questions about whether competition law is being applied in a way that could undermine the communal conservancy tourism model that supports rural livelihoods and conservation.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission has initiated an investigation against tourism company Ultimate Safaris and three Kunene region conservancies for alleged anti-competition conduct, after the respondents defied a December 2024 cautionary notice to cease the conduct. The case stems from a complaint by a mining claimant seeking to reopen Goantagab Mine within a joint management area that the respondents oppose, citing potential harm to black rhino tourism.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Ultimate Safaris, a conservation-focused luxury travel operator, has invested over N$400 000 since inception in an international guide exchange programme. The initiative gives its annual 'Ultimate Guide of the Year' a three-week immersion experience with a partner operator abroad, fostering knowledge exchange and conservation partnerships.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Cirrus Unlisted Investments has acquired a significant minority stake in Ultimate Safaris, a lodge and wilderness tour operator, to fund expansion as Namibia attracts more global high-end tourism.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →