Wildlife Conservation Safari Victoria Falls

Activity Description

The Conservation Safari aims to raise awareness of the wildlife conservation efforts that are taking place behind the scenes in the Zambezi National Park.

The safari starts off with the clients attending a presentation by a member of the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit. The clients are given the full background and history of the unit and are able to learn about many fascinating aspects involved in the unit’s operations, the challenges faced and the huge successes VFAPU has achieved to date. The participants on this safari are educated on the various types of poaching that take place in the region and are shown how snares that are laid to poach mammals are laid.

Following on from this, the clients are taken for a field trip into the Zambezi National Park where they are tasked to record game sightings, identify spoor, patrol and sweep for wire snares and generally visit areas to investigate for any signs of poaching. The important point is that because the clients are paying for this experience, it allows us to visit areas that are not often patrolled and the more trips that run, the more frequently we can cover these areas.

This safari effectively provides a useful presence at ground level, to deter various forms of poaching, whilst the clients get to play an important role in conservation efforts. A light breakfast, tea/coffee and mineral water will be provided during the activity.

Arrangements

Duration 5.5 hours
When All year round
Where Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Weather Weather permitting
What to Wear Binoculars, hats, sunscreen, cameras, good walking/hiking boots and water are a must for the trip.
Things to Bring Clients are advised to bring the following with: · Sunscreen · Mosquito repellent · Hiking/running shoes
Guests or Spectators No spectators allowed

Requirements

Ages all ages allowed
Fitness Level A good level of fitness is required
Experience Level No Experience Requirement

Inclusions Exclusions

Inclusions Refreshments, local brand beverages and finger snacks Transfers from all Victoria Falls hotels within a 5km radius of the jetty are included in the rate.

Exclusions Items of a personal nature. Parks River Usage Fee which is currently US$10.00/person