Field research at Kuzikus

Your research centre in the Kalahari – for your own projects or to contribute to ongoing studies

Kuzikus is a place where science comes to life. In the heart of the Kalahari, we conduct applied research to protect biodiversity: practical, interdisciplinary and forward-looking. As a scientist, you will find a unique combination of traditional knowledge (Khwe-San tracking), modern technology (drones and artificial intelligence) and scientific methodology.

A fully equipped tented camp serves as a laboratory, accommodation and communication centre, with electricity, water and Wi-Fi, around one kilometre from the lodge, in a quiet, welcoming atmosphere. External scientists may use it by arrangement. Farm guests can also occasionally gain insights into the ongoing scientific work and rhino conservation here.

Research focuses on biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, wildlife behaviour and sustainable land use in the arid Kalahari savannah.

Bring your own research project: possible if it fits Kuzikus’s aims, has a clear research plan, and funding and ethical standards are secured.
Contribute to ongoing projects, with access to the existing data collections of the Kuzikus Mapping Project, WILDDRONE and WILDTRACK.
Internships and sabbaticals in research, wildlife observation, environmental education or sustainable wildlife management.
Funding: support through contacts, partnerships and flexible arrangements. Research can also be supported through donations to the AGA Foundation, direct donations towards research at Kuzikus or donations in kind.

What makes education at Kuzikus special is that it takes place directly in nature, through first-hand observation and active participation in research projects: “learning through experience”.

Guests immerse themselves in the world of the Kalahari through daily excursions, talks and personal exchanges with our scientists.
International students and researchers work on real ecological questions and find interdisciplinary learning opportunities in biology, ecology, media, film, marketing, crafts, equestrian management, education and hospitality.
School groups from Namibia experience the wildlife and plants of their own country during specially designed environmental and conservation weeks, often at such close quarters for the first time. They learn about nature through sand, tracks and waterholes rather than textbooks, and discover why protecting it shapes their country’s future.

Can external scientists use the research station? Yes, by prior arrangement with the team. You can undertake your own research or contribute to ongoing projects.
What facilities are available for field research? A fully equipped tented camp with a laboratory, electricity, water and Wi-Fi, around one kilometre from the lodge.
How is a research stay funded? The team helps with contacts, partnerships and flexible arrangements. Support through the AGA Foundation or donations in kind is also possible. There is no fixed price list; arrangements are agreed individually.
How do I register a research project? Use our form to briefly introduce yourself and your project.
Can I support research at Kuzikus financially without conducting research myself? Yes. As well as support through the AGA Foundation, direct donations towards ongoing research projects are possible.

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Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve & Astronomy Guest Farm
Berend & Dr. Friedrich F. Reinhard
Private Bag 13112
9000 Windhoek, Namibia

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Email: info@kuzikus-namibia.com

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