Okonjima

OKONJIMA WINS WORLD TRAVEL AWARD

3rd February 2005

Okonjima, home of the Africat Foundation has been awarded
'Namibia's Leading Safari' in the prestigious World Travel Awards.
The awards are voted for by industry professionals and are
considered to be the 'Oscars' of the travel world. The wildlife
experience at Okonjima is both fascinating for visitors and of vital importance to the ongoing protection of large carnivores and the education of rural Namibian communities. This award is recognition
for the successful combination of a world class safari lodge and a
world famous conservation program.

For more details visit: www.worldtravelawards.com

THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2004

On the 11th of December 2004, the WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS were held in Barbados, where
the lucky winners received their 5kg bronz statues and the media, including the BBC, CNN
and SKY News amongst others, were there to cover this very prestigious Travel Trade Award.

The Namibians, however, were ONLY informed in February 2005 and therefore we could
not attend this lavish occasion.

The WORLD TRAVEL AWARD WINNERS for NAMIBIA were: www.worldtravelawards.com

Namibia's Leading Safari: OKONJIMA and the AfriCat Foundation.
(nominees: WolweDans, Epacha Game Lodge, Ongava Lodge & Damaraland Camp)

Namibia's Leading Spa: GocheGanas Nature Reserve - Wellness Village

Namibia's Leading Hotel: Heinitzburg Hotel

Our UK Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ben Forbes says; "The UK media
calls it the Travel Oscar's - as it's voted for by the industry rather than
the just the public."

WITH THEIR INCEPTION IN 1993, THE 'WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS' ANNUALLY ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE IN THE WORLD'S TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY. GLOBALLY, TRAVEL AGENTS
AND TOUR OPERATORS VOTE FOR THE BEST FROM A SELECTION OF NOMINATIONS.

DURING DECEMBER 2004, AT A GLORIOUS CELEBRATION IN BARBADOS, OKONJIMA AND THE AFRICAT FOUNDATION, WON THE AWARD FOR "NAMIBIA'S LEADING SAFARI".

We believe that OKONJIMA and AFRICAT won this award because we have a unique product!!

Our Bush Camp has enough luxury to make you feel like ROYALTY, but does not let you forget
that you are in Africa! BUSH Camp is a combination of earthy colours, canvas and wonderful
African art. There are no borders between where our guests relax and where nature starts.
You feel free and very close to mother earth.

Main Camp is very affordable, comfortable and has the Okonjima history all around you,
with the rooms all facing the garden which has been there since the Hanssen Family arrived
on Okonjima in 1970.

Our Camp Site is exclusive, with rustic charm and allows you to visit the Foundation and
experience some of Africat's welfare work. This means OKONJIMA - HOME OF THE AFRICAT
FOUNDATION offers both a budget and a luxury product, hereby welcoming guests from all
walks of life!

THE AFRICAT FOUNDATION
11 YEARS OF REMARKABLE WORK AT THE WORLD'S LARGEST CHEETAH AND LEOPARD
RESCUE AND RELEASE PROJECT.

The AfriCat Foundation, which was started in 1993, has become world renowned for the work
we do with Cheetahs and Leopards. This small foundation HOSTS / FACILITATES / RUNS the
world's largest Cheetah and Leopard rescue and release programme.

UPDATED FIGURES 1993 - 2004
Leopards rescued: 271          Leopards released: 253
Cheetahs rescued: 538         Cheetahs released: 425
Total cats rescues: 809         Total cats released: 678

Total % released: 83.81%
Total % died/euthanased: 3.96%
Total % kept at AfriCat: 12.24%

Of those kept at AfriCat -
Orphan cubs: 66.04%
Previous captivity: 23.58%
Injured: 4.72%
Unwanted pets: 5.66%

We would like to thank EVERYONE that has supported OKONJIMA and AFRICAT over the years and we look forward to sharing the experience of a lifetime with more of your clients
The Hanssen Family