This socio‑economic profile presents household characteristics, livelihood activities, and community perceptions related to the formation of the Kasika and Impalila conservancies. The findings indicate that most households are male‑headed, engaged in subsistence crop and livestock farming, and have relatively high levels of formal education. Awareness of the conservancy is widespread, though initial formation faced resistance, leading to repeated delays in establishing a Management Committee until traditional authority intervention in 2002. Women participate actively in conservancy activities, and village headmen generally support the initiative. Livelihoods rely heavily on livestock, small businesses, fish sales, and purchased food, with most households earning below N$500 per month. Natural resources such as firewood and fish are essential for household use and income generation, though availability is declining. Perceptions are mixed regarding how the conservancy will affect livestock farming, crop production, and natural resource harvesting, reflecting both optimism and uncertainty within the community.