“My visit to Namibia this week is focused on conservation. This is an issue very close to my heart, and I know is a matter of deep pride to you all as well.” — The Duke of Cambridge, at a British High Commissioner’s reception in Windhoek 🇳🇦🇬🇧

⏰ Following a 5am start yesterday The Duke of Cambridge set off with a team of Rhino Trackers in Kunene…

…and after searching for five hours…

…The Duke and the team finally spotted the black rhino they had been looking for 🦏…

“I was staggered by the beauty and sheer remoteness of this incredible landscape. And I was humbled by the dedication of the rangers who protect the unique population of desert rhino from poachers.” — The Duke of Cambridge #EndWildlifeCrime🦏

The Duke of Cambridge received a spectacular welcome of singing and dancing before meeting people involved in making the Kunene People’s Park Initiative a success.

The Kunene People’s Park Initiative is a ground breaking initiative supported by @Tusk_org to provide Namibian communities with greater control and benefits from their wildlife.

“Whatever approach we take to #EndWildlifeCrime, it must be based on evidence of what works on the ground with local communities.” — The Duke of Cambridge.

“This why I wanted to come to Namibia — to listen and learn. It is also why Namibia’s voice on these difficult subjects at the upcoming conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade in London in October is so important.” — The Duke of Cambridge #EndWildlifeCrime

“The latest figures show that a rhino is killed every seven hours. The Illegal Wildlife trade is an international problem that requires determined political leadership.” — The Duke of Cambridge, with the members of the Kunene People’s Park Initiative #EndWildlifeCrime

The Duke of Cambridge has been visiting Namibia’s Kunene region to see the dedicated work of Save the Rhino Trust Namibia and IRDNC, being undertaken with the support of @Tusk_org #EndWildlifeCrime