credits
Harnas would like to thank the following persons, groups and companies for their help in the production of this publication and those that have contributed to the development of the Harnas vision.
In special memory of
Nick van der Merwe - Husband, Father and Leader
Nico van der Merwe - Son, Husband and Father
The Harnas Family for supporting each other
The Harnas Staff whose diligent hard work insures the comfort and enjoyment of the guests and the success of the farm.
The Harnas Volunteers. Regardless of having been on Harnas for a day or a year whose physical, mental and spiritual contributions have in some way added to the Harnas vision.
Everyone that has in some way become a Harnas ambassador, spreading the word of conservation across the globe.
| Angelina Jolie – without her financial contribution and support we would not have been able to realize our lifelong dream of animal re-introduction into the Life Line area. Through her generous donation we were able to finish the outside bonnox fencing for the Life Line area as well as help put up the solar power system for the Life Line project. |  |
...and all the animals on Harnas big and small!
writing and concept building of the harnas book
Michaela and Wicky Wirschke – for writing the first information book for Harnas 3 years ago, and inspiring us to greater heights
Marlene Esterhuizen – for putting together and writing the first draft of the book
Jean Paul du Plessis – for revising second draft of the book
Karel Swanepoel – for conceptualisation, final revision, typography, artwork and layout design
Jo van der Merwe – for revision, proofing and administration
photographs
Due to the shear amount of volunteers and guests on Harnas, the amount of photos that have been collected over the years is phenomenal. We thank all the people responsible for the beautiful images on this website and on the book for allowing us to show the world what beauty resides on Harnas. We would like to also credit all the other photographers whose names will remain a mystery for the contribution to the Harnas publications and website.
Christophe Lepetit - freelance photographer for national geographic
Martin Harvey - Professional photographer
Annika Funke - Volunteer, artist and amateur photographer
Liezl Swanepoel - Amateur photographer
Michaela Wirschke - Volunteer and amateur photographer
Simi Rutishauser - Volunteer
Michelle Greeff- Volunteer
Ina Gorzolka - Volunteer
Jo van der Merwe - Family
Rachel Hurford - Volunteer
Haley Preston - Volunteer
Eva-Lena Godehardt -Volunteer
Astrid Behrendt - Harnas Germany
Harald Löffler - freelance photographer
Jeandre Gerding - Photographer and film maker
special thanks
Gobabis Veterinary Clinic
Windhoek Veterinary Clinic
Meatco
NTB – Namibian Tourism Board
MET – Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Hotel Association of Namibia
Transworld Cargo – Mr. Liebich
Astrid and Martin Behrendt – German Trust and website development
Catherine Leon – US Trust
Nina Krumpholtz and Ramah Vivekanand – Cheeky Cheetah donator and supporter – Austria
Regina Herman – Cheeky Cheetah donator and supporter – Austria
Frikkie von Solms – for being our support and courage
Talita van der Merwe – Baraka marketing, copyright, proof reading and campaigning
Rika von Solms – Harnas booking office
Bank Windhoek Namibia – for their support and generous donations
Francois and Monika Theron – Fantom Films – Harnas movie
Mara Kuhn – Teacher – Cheeky Cheetah Kids
Tania de Waal – Teacher – Cheeky Cheetah Kids
Gertraud Lettner – Volunteer Teacher – Cheeky Cheetah Kids
Albertus Nel – Shoprite
Hannah Bubert
Barbara Benett
The Local Farming Community
Wikipedia for data resource
final credit
Most of all we as Harnas and the van der Merwe family would like to thank the Lord for blessing us with this amazing gift. We pray that you will continue to protect, guide and carry us. That You will bless every single animal and person that are part, involved in, support or visit us.