Agnes Tjirare recently won well-deserved international and local acclaim for her hard work and the passion she invests in conservation. In recognition of her achievements, Travel News Namibia had a chat with Agnes to find out more about her work.
Agnes was born in Okakarara but grew up in a tiny settlement, some 78 km to the east, called Ohorongombaranga. After completing school in Windhoek, she obtained a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality at the University of Namibia. Agnes was referred for employment to Wilderness Safaris by a lecturer who recognised her remarkable