221124000420 - Construction and Operation of a Crocodile Farm (husbandry and tannery) and Leisure (lodging and tours) Park activities on a portion of the remainder of farm Usakos and Townlands No. 93: South-West Longitudinal of the Khan River, Erongo Region

Reptilia Crocodile Farm and Park intends to construct and operate a crocodile farm in Usakos, to breed the Nile crocodiles for conservation purposes, tourism and hide production. The proposed site is located southwest of the Khan River on a portion of the remainder portion of farm Usakos. The component of the key activities envisaged includes the following: 1. The construction: for the smooth operation of the proposed crocodile farm and park the following supporting infrastructure will be required and is to be constructed on a three (3) hectare area – holding pens, ponds and abattoir, veterinary room, feed stores and overall farm boundary fences. 2. Installation of water and effluent, and power supply infrastructure: primarily these will be connected, and services provided by the Usakos Town Council and a 120 kVA diesel generator backup supply. 3. Crocodile Husbandry: key activity here includes the sourcing of the seed stock of crocodiles, breeding, feeding and health care, and the maintenance of infrastructures. 4. Abattoir and tannery operation: as part of the support infrastructure for the crocodile farm which will include growing out juvenile crocodile, harvesting and hide tanning. 5. Hospitality services: to complement the crocodile husbandry, the operations include a component of tourism activities mainly the provision of accommodation (lodging and camping), restaurant and guided tours. This is most important to ensure that the farming operation is financially sustainable.