Living with Cheetahs – Combating Human-Wildlife Conflict

CCF has a vision of a world where cheetahs live and flourish in coexistence with people within a sustainable system. In Namibia – home to around 20% of Africa’s cheetah population – that vision is being realised through our Future Farmers of Africa (FFA) training and our on-site Model Farm.

CCF’s Model Farm demonstrates predator-friendly farming techniques to local communities and visiting farmers. By showcasing CCF’s programmes, farmers are able to see how best practices on kraal design, goat and sheep husbandry, land management and use of Livestock Guarding Dogs can improve the health and care of their livestock. This practical training has empowered farmers to protect their herds while allowing cheetahs and other predators to remain in the wild.

In parallel, our FFA programme reached farmers in key regions in 2025, including:

• 14 farmers from Okakarara conservancies
• 12 farmers from the Erongo region

Animals on the Model Farm
Our working farm demonstrates mixed-use, sustainable rangeland management that benefits both people and wildlife:

• Cattle – 1,300 head managed across 58,000 ha, part of Namibia’s FAN Meat Scheme, grazing alongside wild game and predators in an open ecosystem. Cattle improve grazing, soil quality, and seed germination, directly enhancing cheetah habitat.
• Dairy Goats – 183
• Damara Sheep – 163
• Boer Goats – 98
• Working Horses – 22, used for security patrols, game monitoring, water checks, and staff recreational outrides.