Namibia Community Based Tourism Assistance Trust (NACOBTA)

“Is a non-profit membership organisation which supports communities in their efforts to develop and operate tourism enterprises profitably as well as sustainably”.  It is established under a Deed of Trust and has an independent Board of Trustees.

Our vision:
“The NACOBTA Trust visualizes a Namibia with very strong CBTEs, which greatly contribute to poverty reduction, the reduction of the income disparity and overall social stability”

“Our People - Our Cultures - Our Pride”

Background
NACOBTA was started in 1995 by communities who wanted to develop tourism enterprises in the previously neglected rural (communal) areas of Namibia.

Goal: To improve the living standards of the people of Namibia.

Objectives:
• Ensure the success of Community Based Tourism Enterprises and sound collaboration with the mainstream tourism industry
• Source and disseminate relevant information to CBTEs
• Facilitate needs based, purpose driven services
• Enhance the capacity of service providers
• Advocate at policy level in terms of the community based tourism sector

NACOBTA provides a number of important support services:

Training: tourism, business skills, tour guiding
Business advice: business plans, product development, financial management & administrative systems.
Marketing: brochures, website, trade fairs, advertising.
Funding: assist with access to start up funding for infrastructure & product development.
Advocacy: lobbying government & private sector.

For further information, please contact:
NACOBTA, PO Box 86099, Windhoek, Namibia.
Tel: +264 (0)61 250558
Fax: +264 (0)61 222647
Contact us
Website:  www.nacobta.com.na