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Lemco - Bubye Valley Conservancy

Thread starter Alcornoque
Start date Apr 8, 2010

Apr 8, 2010

Hi there, I am new here... I am so glad joning this forum. i have a lot to learn about Africa... Nice meeting all you. Who know Lemco? What can you tell me about this hunting area? and about leopard hunting there? Thanks

MARTIN PIETERS SAFARIS

I 've hunted lemco and it's surroundings for over 18 years, in fact I am starting a leopard hunt there on the 18th April. I book several hunts/ year through the owners of Lemco. The area is fantastic, but as you know the success of your safari is directly related to the effort one puts in. When are you hunting there and with who? Perhaps I can give you a few pointers or advice, whatever it is worth...... Martin

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Savé valley conservancy.

The guiding purpose of setting up Savé Valley Conservancy was to establish a sanctuary for the intensive protection of rhino as black rhinos are listed as critically endangered and the white rhino is near threatened. A century ago around 400,000 wild black rhinos roamed over sub-Saharan Africa; now it is estimated there are less than 2,500 due to trophy hunting, habitat loss and poaching for horn. The Savé Conservancy are Africa’s most successful black rhino breeding programme.
Savé Valley Conservancy is home to an impressive number of animals, including the “big five” with black and white rhino and is classified as an important bird area with many of Zimbabwe’s 670 recorded bird species including abundant Raptors.
The painted dog, like the black rhino, is also red-listed as critically endangered with as few as 5,700 remaining in the wild. They are highly social and live a rich cooperative pack existence and amazing opportunities exist in Savé Valley Conservancy to watch these dogs on special den-viewing safaris when for the first twelve weeks the puppies are nursed in and around the den.

The Savé Valley Conservancy is in the south-east Lowveld of Zimbabwe, approximately 150 kilometres south of Mutare. The Masvingo Mutare road (A9) forms the northern boundary and the Savé River runs the entire length of the eastern boundary. Communal lands form the western boundary of the Conservancy, and the Mkwasine River roughly defines the southern boundary which touches the A10 road to Chiredzi.

Website: www.savevalleyconservancy.org

The Savé (pronounced Sah-vey) Valley Conservancy is located in the south-east lowveld, about 70 Kilometres by road from Chiredzi. In the 1920’s the Savé Valley was stocked with cattle farms which forced out the wildlife; the entire ecological balance and wildlife balance was out of sync and over time the environment became overused and infertile. The Conservancy was formed in 1991 by many land owners joining together with a common purpose: to improve and promote wildlife management and conservation and it has become the largest conservancy in the world.

The owners believed that by decreasing the number of cattle and introducing the original wildlife back to the area it would help to restore the natural balance. The area is ideally suited for wildlife to thrive, and with international backing has also provided an excellent area for the distribution and protection of endangered species such as the Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, the roan antelope, and protecting the black and white rhino from extinction, private game safaris, limited hunting concessions and multi species research. Unfortunately the original perimeter fence was destroyed by illegal settlers; but a 330 kilometre electric fence now surrounds the entire Savé Valley Conservancy of 3,200 Kilometres² formed by combining 24 adjoining farms.

The thousands of hectares of this harsh lowveld include rocky kopjes and riverine plains, mopane woodland, huge baobabs and acacia thickets in which herds of buffalo, elephant, impala, and rhino wander amongst the remains of ancient culture in the form of granite Iron Age walls and San rock art paintings.

Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC) is home to the ‘big five’; lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant and black and white rhino as well as giraffe, eland, bushbuck, jackal, kudu, wildebeest, impala, warthog, bush pig, crocodile, nyala, duiker, honey badger, hippo, spotted hyena, vervet monkey, Sharpe’s grysbok, red and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, waterbuck, klipspringer, zebra and baboon. There are also several vulnerable mammal species such as cheetah, serval, brown hyena, sable antelope and painted dogs.

Clive Stockil, one of Zimbabwe’s leading lights in the field of conservation and founder of the CAMPFIRE project (Communal Area Management Programme For Indigenous Resources) was awarded the Tusk Trust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 for his life-long work in the area, with the award being presented by Prince William. The Save Conservancy has drawn support from the World Wildlife Fund and investors from Europe and United States who are protected under bilateral investment agreements with the countries involved. Its breeding and conservation successes put it in a position to help restock other nature preserves across the nation suffering from poaching. Earnings from its operations are channelled into five neighbouring rural districts, supporting thousands of villagers by allowing them to sell their arts and crafts to visitors and employing at least 800 workers in the Conservancy.

However, all these positive outcomes were compromised in 2012 when Zanu PF loyalists, particularly from Masvingo province, invaded and parcelled out the Conservancy amongst themselves before embarking on an orgy of wildlife hunting, amongst them a former deputy minister who grabbed Savuli ranch within the conservancy and poached many animals including rhinos, sparking local and international outrage. Conservancy members had their own commercial hunting licenses cancelled, whilst the twenty-five connected political individuals who had no past relationship with wildlife, were allocated land and hunting licenses. At the time Willy Pabst, deputy head of the conservancy said "Let's end the madness of a few. We cannot host the United Nations World Tourism Organization August 2013 Summit and on the other hand destroy one of Zimbabwe's tourism jewels because a few want to lay their hands on the treasure."

In September 2014 those same political bigwigs and senior military officials were being kicked out after all their 25-year leases that were issued under the wildlife-based land reform programme were withdrawn on the grounds these same beneficiaries also owned A2 farms elsewhere. The Minister at the time said he hoped withdrawal of the leases would benefit communities around Savé Conservancy; however the land grab threat still remains.

Ongoing research to protect and preserve the restored environment within SVC includes the following projects:

Lowveld Wild Dog Project sponsored by The African Wildlife Conservation Fund’s started by Dr Alistair Pole in 1996 to record painted dog numbers and distribution and to improve their overall conservation.

Sango Leopard Research Project was launched as a project in 2008 in association with the University of Pretoria, South Africa. The aim is to review the economic and ecological issues related to leopard hunting in Africa and to assess the impacts and sustainability of trophy hunting.

Black and White Rhino Projects monitor both species on a permanent ongoing basis. Rhino protection is demanding on both financial and human resources as they need to be safeguarded with anti-poaching and de-horning programmes.

The South East Lowveld Bird Atlassing Project monitors the numbers of birds of prey and works with the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Ground Hornbill Working Group to monitor their local population.

The Turgwe Hippo Trust rescued hippos in the 1990’s on the Turgwe River and continues to study their population which is under threat from shrinking habitat and poaching.

Other projects through which the Trust endeavours to improve the lives of all within the SVC include:

A craft market project as part of a community outreach program.
A local conservation education program teaching groups of children in situ through school camps
A successful malaria eradication programme.
Providing books and teaching materials to the local community schools.

As a Non-Profit Organisation the Savé Valley Conservancy relies on donations and revenues generated for all their projects and research to protect endangered wildlife.

Local Safari and Hunting operators within the Savé Valley Conservancy include:

Senuko Safari Lodge (savevalleyconservancy.org) meaning “The place where animals drink” has eight twin-bedded chalets with open fronts and roll-down screens, allowing visitors to look out over the countryside. Each room contains two four-poster beds and has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. The lodge is built with local hardwoods and blended into a granite hill giving it a unique character. The communal area consists of a small swimming pool with a sundeck and a patio where visitors relax in the evening with a drink before dinner; the central dining room and bar have panoramic views over the local area.

Sango Lodge (www.sango-wildlife.com ) comprises four private eco-suites constructed of stone, wood and glass and integrated into their surroundings of baobabs and boulders. They each have a luxurious bedroom and en-suite bathroom, lounge and outdoor shower with private patio. The communal facilities include a library and bar area with an open fire place and swimming pool. For the more adventurous, there’s a luxury tent camp with each of the three tents permanently situated and furnished with an ensuite bathroom and a private deck.

Mkwasine Safari Camp ( www.savevalleyconservancy.org ) is sited on the banks of the Mkwasine River within an exclusive 30,000 acre private concession in the Save Valley Conservancy. The four large East Africa style tents, each have two 3/4 beds and an ensuite bathroom with shower, basin and flush toilet. The main lodge is thatched with a lounge and dining area and a fire for those cold winter nights. It overlooks a permanent pool in the Mkwasine River and is a great place to sit in the evenings under the stars and recount the adventures of the day.

Mokore Camp (www.mokoresafaris.com ) is both a hunting and safari camp situated on the banks of the Turgwe River in the heart of the Savé Valley Conservancy and consists of six luxury stone under thatch chalets with en-suite bathrooms. The dining area with its wooden deck has a picturesque view of the river and is shaded by a canopy of large Nyala Berry trees. Their Sengwa Camp consists of three East African safari style tents which are en-suite and a central dining area is sited on a big bluff overlooking the Sengwa River.

Samanyanga Lodge (www.mazungasafaris.com ) is situated in the Bubye Valley Conservancy (previously Lemco Safari area) which is over 340,000 hectares in extent in the south-western Zimbabwe. Mazunga Safaris operate seven camps, mostly tented camps. Samanyanga lodge is concealed by a canopy of riverine forest consists of six tented chalets accommodating 12 guests on raised wooden platforms, bathrooms are ensuite, with hot and cold running water and flush toilets. The central lodge overlooking the Bubi River is intimate and personal with its proximity to nature being the main feature of this wilderness retreat and is an ideal for relaxing holiday’s and small conferences. We currently operate 7 camps with guest accommodation comprising thatched rondavels/chalets. The rooms are lit by either 12 volt or electrical generator and a wide range of wholesome meals are prepared by talented chefs at each camp.

Singita Pamushana Lodge ( www.singita.com/pamushana-lodge ) is within the 130,000 hectare Malilangwe “call of the Leopard” Wildlife Reserve in south-eastern Zimbabwe. Nestling beneath trees, the Lodge comprises six luxury air-conditioned luxury suites and one villa, all bedrooms have en suite bathroom and shower, as well as an outdoor shower, private plunge pool, a private lounge and game viewing deck. The main lodge area offers an indoor dining room, open dining room with teak-deck dining areas, bar, library, open-air lounge and two swimming pools overlooking the Malilangwe dam and sandstone hills. Additional accommodation is available at Singita Sabora tented camp and Singita Lebombo Lodge.

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The future of wildlife lies with scientifically based sustainable utilisation. Today one of the most important elements to wildlife survival, is controlled hunting.

The Importance of Hunting To

Conserve wildlife .

A life line for wildlife – The reality is today, with expanding human populations, and an ever-increasing pressure on land, Wildlife is suffering the most. A growing demand in “bush meat” and various illegal wildlife products all contribute to one result – Wildlife disappearing! Controlled hunting introduces a value to wildlife and most importantly, a land utilization application that makes wildlife a financially viable alternative.

The science supports it, more importantly the results speak volumes.

There is no instance where the introduction of CONTROLLED hunting of wildlife has resulted in a decline in numbers anywhere on the globe.

There are countless models of the exact opposite, a ban on hunting, leading to massive losses in wildlife numbers. “Controlled hunting saves wildlife”.

Hunting is something that has evolved over the years, from an ego driven sport to one of the most important elements of wildlife conservation today. Having learnt so much over the last decade, we continue to do so.

We are proud to support ethical wildlife management models through controlled hunting. The South East Lowveld of Zimbabwe is our primary hunting area. Today arguably the most sought after wildlife area in Africa, offering exclusive true African Safaris. Our aim is to continue the tradition of integrity, that is spirit of a Safari and its people.

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People. wildlife. conservation., the fate of the african lion: the bubye valley conservancy..

Liebigs cattle ranch in Zimbabwe was one of the largest in the Africa. Situated in southwestern Matabeleland, Zimbabwe, it was originally staked out in the then Southern Rhodesian lowveld in the 1930’s by the cattle ranching family of Baron Justus von Liebig, supplier of canned ‘bully beef’ to World War II armies, and the inventor of the Oxo cube.

For decades, the Liebigs Ranch cattle competed with the indigenous wildlife for the nourishing ‘sweetveld’ grasses upon which they fattened and thrived. Liebigs even hired professional hunters to rid the area of wild herbivores, at one point paying two shillings and sixpence for every zebra or wildebeest tail turned in.

Liebig’s company was succeeded by Lemco and then Unilever, and the ranch continued to raise beef into the late 1980s.

Under the Parks and Wildlife Act of 1975, land owners had been given the control and ownership of the wildlife on their properties. The concept of wildlife ranching was born, helped along with ecological studies that indicated that wildlife would generate higher returns than cattle in these drought-prone areas. Many Lowveld cattle ranchers grouped together with their neighbours to form vast wildlife conservancies, removing their boundary fences, allowing the natural habitat to bounce back and re-stocking the land with indigenous animals. Several famous Conservancies were formed such as the Save Valley, Chiredzi River and the Bubiana Conservancy, which was specifically dedicated to rhino conservation.

In the 1990‘s, after a series of devastating droughts, the vast Lemco ranch was put up for sale and purchased by a consortium of investors. The property was re-named after the Bubye river, which ran through it, and converted into a wildlife reserve, sustained by profits to be generated from venison and sport hunting.

This 30-minute video tracks the history of the Bubye Valley Conservancy and the importance of sport-hunting, lion in particular, to it’s continuing existence.

Bubye Valley Vimeo from The Conservation Imperative on Vimeo .

Blog adapted from Wild and Jag article, pub l ished July 2015

In the third delivery of the series initiated by Rubin Els of Thaba Tholo to acknowledge the work done by the pioneers of the wildlife industry in Southern Africa, the spotlight falls on Peter Johnstone of Zimbabwe. Peter’s life story portrays his passion for wildlife, the ups and downs of establishing game ranches in Zimbabwe and the cooperation with South African wildlife pioneers.

But let Peter tell his story himself …

I was sitting on the lodge observation deck at my Cawston Wildlife Estate watching the passing parade of animals and, with some alarm, thinking, “How did I get to this ripe old age of 80 years so quickly? I do not feel it!” I feel maybe in my late fifties or younger, still full of life and plans for the long-term development of my wildlife estate. And, not surprisingly, still excited by beautiful and attractive women, not forgetting beautiful trophy animals! What was passing by that got me so happy? Well, two herds of sable, totalling 72 individuals, came to the waterhole from different directions and ten eland bulls sauntered in with six waterbuck cows and two calves, and all the while bushbuck, kudu and very thirsty warthogs streamed in and out of the waterhole. About 24 years ago I had completed the boundary game fence and brought in 800 animals. I had to stock the property with virtually every species of importance that we now have on the ranch. That was the first serious capture and stocking enterprise on a private game ranch in Zimbabwe – a pioneering event of note.

No silver spoon

The interesting thing is that I am third generation European extraction Zimbabwean and my children fourth generation. I am the first one of my family to own land in this country of our births. I did not get it handed to me for free. I left school with not much more than the clothes I stood up in and my Model-A Ford car (which I had rebuilt) and set off for Gwebi Agricultural College for a two-year stint. Some years later when I had married, I completed a Diploma in Wildlife Ecology by correspondence and tutoring and was pleased to obtain a distinction.

I grew up in the mining town of Wankie in Western Rhodesia. The coal mine was surrounded by state land so there were no farmers there, but quite a lot of wildlife, from elephant down to the smaller antelope. My father enjoyed his job as an engineer on the mine and was able to hunt weekends and holidays, and we often went out after he had come back from work.

Of course in a remote mining town like Wankie, there was no outstanding entrepreneurial spirit to look up to, no such thing as game ranching.

Men talked about cars, hunting and mining, but I heard nothing about business. So I know how my interest in wildlife, hunting and engineering got stimulated, but I must have inherited the business instincts from my maternal grandfather. He was the owner of a couple of grocery and hardware shops. My grandfather could add up invoices in his head, not dollars and cents, but pounds, shillings, pennies, half pennies and quarter pennies (pounds were 20 shillings, shillings were 12 pennies).

Not much Alzheimer’s in those days, too much brain exercise. My best friend Bob Vaughan-Evans’ parents owned a 20 000 acre ranch next to the Wankie Park, called Nantwich. Bob and I planned the future utilisation of this property. It was to be one third cattle to pay for the operating costs and two thirds wildlife for us to use on a lasting basis, while we were figuring out how to farm the wild animals. We all know now that the cattle were a waste of time, and that game ranching could carry it quite well, thank you! It is well known that a huge industry has developed in South Africa from those early dreams. Sadly, we in Zimbabwe have lost that opportunity. We started it all, but now it is a sad remnant of what it was and could have been.

Appetite for a proper wildlife job

After agricultural college, I worked in the Zambezi Valley on the resettlement of people due to be displaced by Lake Kariba. The job involved, amongst others, finding and assessing suitable land, planning it into village sites, fields, demonstration plots and organising the extension officers. There was plenty of time to hunt and I often went elephant hunting with the tsetse field officer, which whetted my appetite for a proper wildlife job.

Next I joined the Rhodesian tsetse department in the Sabi Valley. I wanted to hunt only, but the boss said, “ You are too bright for that. You will help with the research.” So I went around with my scouts and my tame bait pigs, plotting the tsetse fly habitats and identifying the species. The pigs rode in my shortwheelbase Land Rover, just like dogs do. The pigs were village animals, very bright and trainable. Glossina morsitans was the most common tsetse fly. My favourite campsite up in the Empungora forest had a Hollywood film-type water fall for a shower, real neat, but mighty cold.

Talk of game ranching

There began to be talk of game ranching or sustainable wildlife utilisation , because two American wildlife biologists, Dr Archie Mossman and Dr Ray Dassman, had arrived in Rhodesia funded by the Fulbright Association in the USA. The focus was on the Henderson brothers’ ranches Doddieburn and Manyoli, which were ready for upgrading to ‘switched-on’ cattle ranching. They loved their wildlife, so decided to get involved and set aside half their ranch to be developed as a game ranch, but now they needed a manager. Could you believe it – a chance to develop my career in wildlife and develop a sustainable way of ensuring that the future of wildlife was secure. I just had to have that job! The Hendersons were reluctant to give it to me, as they didn’t want me risking a civil servant career on something that might not succeed. Allan Savory (a good friend and senior biologist in National Parks and Wildlife), persuaded the Hendersons to give me the manager’s position, telling them my whole life had been devoted to developing myself so that I would be ready to hold such a wildlife management position and therefore I was their best option. I got the job and never looked back. Coincidently, Allan Savory and I, plus two others were in the ‘poachers gang’ at school; it was a cheeky schoolboy way of saying ‘hunters club’. We bought our firearms at Fifi Jones Restaurant at Plumtree Station, quite legally. I even sent the .22 rifle barrel by post to Parker Hale in Britain to have the end of the barrel threaded and a sound moderator (silencer) fitted, and it was returned to me by post. That just could not happen now. Well, Allan and I are the only ones surviving today.

True game-ranching pioneers

Those were wonderful days, working for the Hendersons, with the Americans and the national parks people developing techniques for recording systems, game counts and a host of other interesting daily problems. The Hendersons were the real pioneers in Zimbabwe, but I consider myself one of the most ardent pioneers because since 1960 I have only devoted my time to the promotion of the sustainable use of wildlife in various forms.

Very early on when Jan Oelofse was developing the plasticsheeting boma system of game capture, I spent time with him in Natal parks. This honestly and without doubt was the ‘great leap’ forward for the wildlife industry. The whole industry pivots on that system for the efficient marketing of live game . For example, in 1988 / 1989 my present property was restocked with more than 800 animals from all over Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. All were captured by the Oelofse system, and a helicopter was used to drive the animals in. The regeneration of most of the animals has been astounding.

After working there for about two years, I was offered a lease to hunt with the intention of eliminating the wildlife on Lemco Ranch. I could not resist that opportunity. After I had secured the lease, I reluctantly left Henderson brothers, because they were good to work for and life was good, but I had to move forward.

I had partners, some friends of mine. We went along just fine, then we had a foot-and-mouth hunting ban, resulting in no income. Meanwhile I had secured a lease on forestry commission land and we moved over there, several hundred kilometres away. I tried very hard to persuade the general manager of Lemco (one million acres in extent) to set aside one of the ranch sections of forty or fifty thousand acres for game ranching, just to see how it would develop. He refused, saying what a waste of time to do that! He wanted all wildlife exterminated.

However, today, after he has long gone, Lemco is one of the most wonderful, if not the best wildlife areas in our country and even possibly the whole SADC region. Instead of going broke with the cattle, his company could well have still been there.

With foot-and-mouth disease hunting bans and personality problems our company broke up with debt and unhappiness. My friend Lew Games got me a job in the Matetsi area with Baron d’ Huart on Rosslyn Farms, where I eventually lived for 30 years.

After working for some years for the baron, I went to meet him in Belgium where he gave me shares in the Rosslyn Farms company in thanks for the work I had done for him. After seven years, the Smith government confiscated all the Matetsi district farms and amalgamated them to make up the now famous Matetsi Safari Area. The Baron told me to apply for Rosslyn Farms, as he was no longer interested.

When opportunity knocks

What a lucky break for my wife Carole and I (we were married in May 1969); we had our own lease and we had the required capital from our Rosslyn Farm shares. We got going in January 1974, and although we did well, we had the nagging worry that our lease would come to an end one day. In the mean- time we had leased two properties on the Wankie Park boundary for 25 years, and a Zambezi Valley lease. Our Matetsi Unit 3 lease lasted 22 years. Working with national parks was mostly a pleasure and a learning curve for all of us.

In 1987, my wife and I bought the Cawston Block ranch (32 000 acres / 12 666 hectares / 50 sections), quite cheaply in fact, because there were a lot of dissident problems resulting from the civil war in that area. We proceeded to develop the property. We first built a 6 000-acre paddock to introduce animals as fast as possible before anyone realised that there was actually a market for live game and, no doubt, the price would go up. The boundary fence of 52 km was also built in the shortest time possible. We built a proper village for the workers, from our own bricks and thatch. Then we upgraded our initial client facilities to the fabulous place it is today. When we had to service the thatch 22 years later, the costs for the camp alone were about the same as it were to build the whole place originally!

We drilled boreholes and developed waterholes and now have 13 water holes that help to keep our large game- bird population expanding and growing. Most importantly though, I believe they keep the very dominant sable bulls apart and the sable population increasing. It is a problem keeping those waterholes full, mostly due to engine and pump breakdowns, and of course water that seeps into the ground. The drying and shrinkage of the black basalt soil also breaks the plastic pipe lines , some years worse than others. All of this entails labour and heavy vehicle use.

My next project is to sort all that out. The temptation is to go the solar panel and solar pump way. It seems the obvious and the best way, but how does one stop the theft of the panels? Our radio relay mast has a full-time game scout camp to protect the solar panels from theft; however, it is not possible to do that on all the boreholes we have.

My beloved wife Carole died from cancer in 2008 when she was only 67 years old, while her mother died the next year at the age of 100. The best thing I ever achieved was persuading Carole to marry me. She gave up her plans for her future and wholeheartedly endorsed my plans and ideas. Our strong marriage and common vision ensured our successful future. Some of the bets at our wedding were that it was not possible for such a beautiful refined lady to stay married to such a rough diamond for very long. Well, it lasted 40 years.

I was so lucky in my lifetime to achieve what I did by following my dreams to see a viable wildlife industry path every time.

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Zimbabwe - A world of wonders!

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife, much of it within parks, reserves and safari areas. On the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls make a thundering 108m drop into narrow Batoka Gorge, where there’s white-water rafting and bungee-jumping. Downstream are Matusadona and Mana Pools national parks, home to hippos, rhinos and birdlife.

History of Zimbabwe

This discussion mainly focuses on the history of Zimbabwe since the late 15th century. For treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see Southern Africa.

The remains of Stone Age cultures dating to 500,000 years ago have been found in Zimbabwe, and it is thought that the San, who still survive mostly in the Kalahari desert of Botswana, are the last descendants of these original inhabitants of southern and central Africa. They were driven into the desert by Bantu-speaking groups during the long migrations from the north in the course of which the Bantu-speaking peoples populated much of Africa from Lake Chad to present-day South Africa. The first Bantu are thought to have reached Zimbabwe between the 5th and 10th centuries CE. Zimbabwe is home to many stone ruins, including those known as Great Zimbabwe (designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986). Some ruins date from about the 9th century, although the most elaborate belong to a period after the 15th century and are of Bantu origin.

People of Zimbabwe

Ethnic and linguistic composition More than two-thirds of Zimbabweans speak Shona as their first language, while about one out of six speak Ndebele. Both Shona and Ndebele are Bantu languages. From the time of their great southward migration, Bantu-speaking groups have populated what is now Zimbabwe for more than 10 centuries. Those who speak Ndebele are concentrated in a circle around Bulawayo, with Shona-speaking peoples beyond them on all sides—the Kalanga to the southwest, the Karanga to the east around Nyanda (formerly Fort Victoria), the Zezuru to the northeast, and the Rozwi and Tonga to the north. Generations of intermarriage have to a degree blurred the linguistic division between the Shona and Ndebele peoples.

Among the whites in Zimbabwe at independence were the descendants of the country’s first European immigrants. Only about one-quarter of the adult white population was born in Zimbabwe. After World War II the white population grew severalfold because of heavy immigration, and some two-thirds of present-day white Zimbabweans have their origins in Europe, the great majority from Britain. The rest have come largely from South Africa. Of the whites living in rural areas, about one-quarter are Afrikaners. There are several thousand Asians, forming a community that is predominantly concerned with trade. There are also Zimbabweans of mixed race.

Zimbabwe’s ethnic and linguistic diversity is reflected in the 2013 constitution, which gives official status to 16 languages: Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangaan, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa.

Religion In the 20th century, Christian mission schools exercised much influence in the country, and most of the members of the first cabinet of independent Zimbabwe were graduates of these schools. More than four-fifths of Zimbabweans are Christian, almost half of them Apostolic. The Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Dutch Reformed churches are also represented. Because the Roman Catholic Church supported nationalist aspirations, it held a position of influence in the post-independence period.

General Information of Zimbabwe

Education The dismantling of Rhodesia’s segregated system of schooling began less than two years before independence. The minority government had concentrated upon providing compulsory (and virtually free) education for white children between the ages of 5 and 15 and had left the schooling of Black children in the hands of missionaries. In 1950 there were only 12 government schools for Blacks, compared with 2,230 mission and independent schools.

After independence, priority was given to upgrading the country’s school system. Many new schools were built in the drive toward free primary education for all. In the decade following independence, Zimbabwe achieved one of the highest primary school enrollment rates in Africa, with more than nine-tenths of all children of primary school age attending school, although this rate declined to about four-fifths in the early 21st century. Primary education begins at age seven, lasts for seven years, and has been compulsory since 1987. At least one rural secondary school has been established in each of the country’s districts. There are several universities and colleges in Zimbabwe, including the University of Zimbabwe, founded in 1955 at Harare, and the National University of Sciences and Technology, founded in 1991 at Bulawayo. Zimbabwe has one of the highest literacy rates in Africa, with nine-tenths of the population being able to read.

Health and welfare Before 1980, health services were focused on curative medicine in central hospitals. Missionaries had the major responsibility for running rural clinics and small hospitals. After independence, health allocations were increased, but health services deteriorated rapidly with the onset of cyclic drought and flooding and the agricultural and economic problems of the late 1990s and 2000s. Many health care providers left Zimbabwe to work abroad, and those that remain do not always have access to the medicine and other supplies they need; in addition, many health care facilities and pieces of medical equipment have not been maintained, making it difficult to treat even common illnesses and injuries.

Because of these problems, the health and well-being of Zimbabwe’s population declined, although by 2010 there were signs of a gradual recovery. Life expectancy in Zimbabwe had plummeted during the last decade of the 20th century, from 62 years in 1990 to about 38 years in 2000; in 2010 it rebounded to about 48 years, and it continued to show further improvement in the following years. At the turn of the century, Zimbabwe’s infant mortality rate was higher than the world average, but it too has since shown improvement. AIDS, the major health threat to Zimbabweans in the 1990s, continued to be a formidable problem into the 21st century, with about one-fifth of the adult population infected. By 2010 the rate had dropped to about one-seventh, although this was still among the highest infection rates in the world. In addition to addressing the AIDS epidemic and other diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria that occur in the country, food security and improved nutrition are also seen as important health needs as Zimbabwe continues its efforts to recover from the period of food shortages caused by years of drought and flooding as well as the collapse of the agricultural sector and the economic problems of the early 21st century.

Cultural Life The most famous of Rhodesian-bred writers, Doris Lessing, settled in England in 1949. In some contrast, the nationalist struggle prompted a renaissance of Shona culture. A forerunner of this renaissance (and a victim of the liberation struggle) was Herbert Chitepo, both as abstract painter and epic poet. Stanlake Samkange’s novels reconstruct the Shona and Ndebele world of the 1890s, while those of the much younger Charles Mungoshi explore the clash of Shona and Western cultures in both the Shona and English languages. Folk traditions have survived in dance and pottery. The revival of sculpture has drawn on tribal religion and totems to produce some remarkable works, particularly those of Takawira and the Tengenenge school of craftsmen who sculpt in hard serpentine.

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An expert guide to the best safari camps in zimbabwe.

Anthony Ham

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I first came on safari in Zimbabwe in 2003 and I’ve been coming back as often as I can, in my role as a travel journalist and guidebook author.

When it comes to Zimbabwe, the question people most often ask me is: why? In a region of safari big-hitters, what makes Zimbabwe stand out from neighbouring South Africa , Zambia , and Botswana ?

For me, safari in Zimbabwe has always felt like a double-concentrated version of the Southern African experience. The country is considerably smaller than its neighbours, with a small but elite portfolio of national parks. It’s easy to travel around, and has impeccably high levels of professionalism across the local safari industry.

And for historical reasons that have nothing to do with wildlife or tourism, Zimbabwe flies well under the radar, even compared to the relatively niche Botswana next door. It’s the kind of place where the joy of seeing wildlife is rarely tainted by having to enjoy those animals through crowds of vehicles.

The main drawback of going on safari here is the backdrop of historical political instability. What keeps visitor numbers low is also what has made a visit here unpredictable in the past. Those days seem to be behind a country that made headlines for all the wrong reasons, but which is now one of the best places to go on safari in Africa.

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Hwange National Park

Elephant spotting in hwange national park.

Hwange (pronounced wang-ee) is a fabulous park, and is one of my favourites anywhere in Africa.

At the eastern edge of the six-country Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area which is known for having the highest concentration of elephants in Africa, Hwange is very much a part of that heritage: elephants are everywhere.

It’s also known for its lions – it was just outside Hwange that Cecil the Lion was shot by a hunter in 2015, resulting in a firestorm of international publicity. And late in the dry season, especially around October when water is scarce, these two giants – lions and elephants – very often do battle. It’s one of the greatest spectacles I’ve ever witnessed.

It's a vast park with so many different areas to explore; the park’s east is busiest but there are waterholes and sweeping savannah plains all across the park. Wildlife also includes leopard, cheetah and African wild dog, with plenty of plains game, too, such as giraffe, zebra, buffalo and wildebeest. Watch also for greater kudu, gemsbok (oryx), sable and roan antelope.

Mana Pools National Park

Walking safari in mana pools national park.

Many travellers fall in love with UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mana Pools National Park, in northern Zimbabwe. That may have something to do with the scenery – a series of pools on the Zambezi River floodplain, an escarpment backdrop, semi-arid plains sprinkled with baobabs. Or the wildlife – all of the major predators (including African wild dog) are present and commonly seen here, with a full suite of prey animals for them to choose from.

But in my experience, what makes Mana Pools especially thrilling is that here you feel like you’re a part of the food chain. That’s because Mana Pools is one of few major parks in Africa where you are free to go walking wherever you want around the park, including without a guide. Canoe explorations are also popular.

Gonarezhou National Park

Scenic gonarezhou national park.

This is a true hidden gem, down south in Zimbabwe and sharing wildlife with parks just across the borders with Mozambique and South Africa. Gonarezhou sees far fewer visitors than it deserves, possibly because the park was once ravaged by conflict and poaching. Thankfully, those days are long gone. While you have to work a little harder to see animals here than in, say, Hwange or Mana Pools, they’re very much worth it when you do.

In addition to all three big cats and lots of elephants, highlights might include some fascinating antelope varieties – such as nyala, roan, sable and suni – and there are reported to be king cheetah roaming the plains.

But if you weren’t coming here on safari, you might well do so for the scenery alone. Stands of mahogany and acacias provide a special cast to the landscape, while the red cliffs above the Runde River may just be one of Zimbabwe’s most beautiful corners.

Matusadona National Park

Canoe safaris in matusadona national park.

I’ve never quite understood why Matusadona isn’t world-famous. For one thing, it rises beautifully from the shore of Lake Kariba in the country’s north. Because of its proximity to the water, numerous water-borne activities – canoe and boat trips among them – nicely complement the guided game or wildlife drives.

You can even go on walking safaris here, including one where you track black rhino with the experts. And Matusadona has nothing to envy other Zimbabwean parks when it comes to wildlife – there’s a good chance that you’ll see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and other charismatic megafauna while you’re here.

If Matusadona has a drawback, it also lies in its proximity to Lake Kariba. The lake is one of Zimbabwe’s most popular resort areas. While that does not directly affect the park itself, you need to venture some distance inside the park (and even away from the lake) to feel like you’ve left the circus behind.

Victoria Falls

Dodging tourists at victoria falls.

It may be a cliché, but there’s a very good reason why Victoria Falls is one of the most popular places to visit in Africa. Spanning the Zimbabwean and Zambian borders, Mosi-oa-Tunya (‘The Smoke that Thunders’) is indeed a miraculous sight.

By all means dive into the activities on offer here, from kayaking to bungee-jumping. But stay too long and I find the hype that surrounds the experience, especially in the Zimbabwean gateway town of Livingstone, quickly starts to overwhelm.

Once you’ve seen the Falls from every possible angle, I’d suggest you leave the crowds and head for Zambezi National Park. Much of the park is river frontage: stay in a lodge overlooking the mighty Zambezi River. You might see lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, buffalo and hippo while you’re here. And if you can’t face returning to Victoria Falls, in Zambezi National Park you’re within an hour of the Botswana border and world-class Chobe National Park.

Great Zimbabwe

Welcome to one of Africa’s most celebrated archaeological sites, and the best-preserved medieval ruins south of the Sahara, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Zimbabwe. The site dates back to the 13th to 15th centuries and is a fascinating add-on to any safari visit. Combine it with a visit to Gonarezhou National Park and Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands.

Linkwasha Camp

Close to Ngamo Plains, one of the most wildlife-dense areas of Hwange National Park, this uber-luxurious camp faces out onto the surrounding savannah; I’ve seen lions walking along (and sleeping under) the camp’s boardwalks. Elephants often pass by really close, and it’s a good area for African wild dogs. It’s a wonderful place to immerse yourself in Hwange’s special surroundings.

Camping at Main Camp

The bungalows here are fine, but the campsites have shade and acceptable ablutions blocks. But the real treat of camping here alongside the park headquarters are the honey badgers that roam around the camping area after dark. Ask at the park office about reserving one of the mobile campsites out in the remote wilds of the park.

Nantwich Lodge

Bestselling thriller writer Tony Park owns this lodge out in the park’s west. It’s an excellent place to stay, the safari trails in this part of the park only see a fraction of those elsewhere but with much the same wildlife, and if Tony’s in residence, he’s a fine host and raconteur. He’s also a good friend – ask him about the first time he met and threatened to report me to the park’s authorities…

Ruckomechi Camp

On a remote private concession and right by the Zambezi River, Ruckomechi gives you the best of all possible worlds. Expect luxury safari tents, impeccable service, fine dining food and wildlife sightings even before you leave the camp.

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

On stilts high above the Savé River, this superb safari lodge takes full advantage of the park’s scenic landscapes. I could sit on the terrace of my own private terrace for days and not grow tired of the view.

Rhino Safari Camp

Everything you could want in a tented camp while on safari, Rhino Safari Camp removes you from the Lake Kariba crowds. Staying here does what every safari lodge or tented camp should aspire to: you feel like you’re a part of the park’s wild environment while doing so in supreme comfort – if you’re lucky, you’ll hear lions roaring at night from the safety of your own bed.

Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy

Not far from Harare, this impressive 10,000-hectare private conservancy is devoted to rhino and elephant conservation. A visit here, or even a spell volunteering, can really deepen your understanding of the conservation challenges Zimbabwe faces, thereby adding considerable depth to your safari.

Savé Valley Conservancy

Savé Valley Conservancy is one of the best-run private conservancies in Southern Africa. It’s a great place to visit, the wildlife is exceptional and you can do all the things – walking safaris, night drives, off-road excursions – that aren’t allowed in national parks. Although you won’t see it, part of the conservancy is also a hunting concession – Savé Valley is one of few places in Africa where this complicated conservation mix works. Whatever your view, ask them any questions you want, and visit with an open mind.

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Elephants wading in the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe

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Everything you wish you'd known before you booked, the best times for safari in zimbabwe.

As is the case throughout much of southern Africa, the best time to go on safari in Zimbabwe is during the dry season months from April to October.

Not only are these the best months when it comes to weather conditions (clear skies, mild temperatures), but it’s also when wildlife-viewing is at its best; during the dry season, animals congregate around the last remaining water sources, making them easier to find and see. There are downsides to visiting at this time: this is high season, which means higher prices and you’ll share safari trails with many more travellers and their vehicles.

If you visit during the November-to-March wet season, bring your binoculars: this is when migratory bird species from Europe and North Africa arrive in Zimbabwe to escape northern winters. The volume of water from the Zambezi River that cascades over Victoria Falls also increases exponentially at this time, although it’s not necessarily the best time to see the Falls: especially late in the wet season, the amount of water is so great that the Falls themselves may be obscured by clouds of spray.

Things have improved dramatically on this front in recent years, but it’s not that long ago that self-drive safari-goers in Zimbabwe were stopped at checkpoints every few kilometres and asked for money. If this happens, politely decline, but carry an open pack of cigarettes, a can or two of South African beer, or small denomination US dollars and you should soon be on your way.

How a safari in Zimbabwe works

Zimbabwe is popular both as a self-drive and as a guided tour destination.

If you’re self-driving, cars can usually be picked up in Harare or Victoria Falls, although some travellers choose to pick up their vehicle across the border in Kasane, in Botswana. From Kasane, it’s an easy and short cross-border drive to either Victoria Falls or Hwange National Park. You can book lodges or camps directly, and booking campsites in national parks is usually done through the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority (www.zimparks.org.zw).

If you’re on a guided safari tour, which can be either a private or a group safari, you’ll most likely fly into Victoria Falls, from where you’ll later be transferred from one park to the next by road or by small plane flying into one of the parks’ airstrips.

About the author

Anthony is a renowned travel journalist and guidebook author and is one of the world's leading authorities on Africa safari, wildlife and conservation. He has been travelling to Africa for more than two decades to research Africa safari guidebooks for Lonely Planet. He is widely published in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, The Monthly, Virginia Quarterly Review (VQR), National Geographic Traveler, BBC Wildlife, Lonely Planet Traveller, Africa Geographic, The Independent, Travel Africa, among many others.

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Molori Mashuma Lodge in Zimbabwe offers incredible views and wildlife experiences

Many travelers spend their lives looking for that one trip that will offer a truly transformative experience, a journey that not only alters their perspective but also enriches their spirit. Molori Mashuma is such a destination. Set in the unique wilderness of Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the lodge (which is a Rora Private Collection property) is specifically designed to foster a connection with not only nature, but also the people who call this remarkable country home. Discover why you need to include this incredible lodge on your safari bucket list.

The main deck at Molori Mashuma

The Property

Located in n a private concession set in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park, Molori Mashuma is the newest (and arguably the most luxurious) safari destination in the region. What makes the lodge truly unique — and leads to unequalled animal encounters — is that it sits discretely on the edge of Mashuma pan, a wildlife-rich watering hole.

As watering holes can be hard to come by, the local animals seem to have decided to include Mashuma on their regular rounds. There’s a resident hippo who spends much of his time sunning himself in the water and staring back at the humans admiring his presence from the safety of their private decks. Herds of kudu, nyala and impala also often make stops.

Elephants are likewise frequent visitors. Occasionally the lodge will get a herd (complete with baby elies!) slacking their thirst, but more often than not, it’s a wandering bachelor elephant that makes an appearance and decides to stay for a few days or longer. These bachelors can be quite curious and will often come into the camp’s communal area to gorge themselves on the jackalberry tree (or Mashuma tree, as it’s called in the Shona language) as guests take videos and photos of this once-in-a-lifetime close (but safe) encounter with an elephant.

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But it’s not just the camp’s watering hole that gets all the action. The camp — cleverly crafted to just melt into the surrounding landscape — is surrounded by a thick forest of acacia, fig, sausage, jackalberry, mahogany and iconic baobab trees. Those trees and bushes hide a bevy of bird life that fills the air with a symphony of calls and songs. From the massive fish eagle, to the enchanting saddle-billed stork, the lodge is a paradise for birdwatchers. Keep in mind: this is an unfenced camp so wildlife can get closer than it would at other camps — but that’s what makes Molori Mashuma a truly immerse experienced for the adventurous safari traveler.

One of the best places to really take in the camp’s singular setting is to hang out in the common area. The sweeping outdoor deck features four distinct seating areas, as well as a dining area and a well-stocked bar. There’s also a plunge pool that overlooks the watering hole and a large barbecue pod.

The open-plan communal areas are incredibly inviting not only because they are smartly positioned to fully take in the view, but also because of the engaging design aesthetic. A mixture of eclectic, playful pieces and pops of brilliant color, it mirrors the dynamic, pulsating energy of the surrounding wilderness. It’s comfortable and fun and is a welcome departure from the staid and stuffy, old-colonial aesthetic you often encounter at safari lodges. (Another way in which Mashuma is embracing a modern sensibility? It’s totally off the grid and runs 100% off of solar power that the lodge harnesses itself from its very own mini solar farm.)

The lodge at sunset overlooking Mashuma pan

Accommodations

Molori Mashuma features only six tented accommodations, ensuring an exclusive and serene environment. But the word “tent” doesn’t come close to capturing the level of luxury and engagement with nature that this type of accommodation affords. Each large, air-conditioned suite offers a private sanctuary surrounded by the African bush.

The tented suites at Molori Mashuma are designed to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the stunning natural surroundings of Mana Pools National Park. Furthermore, the tents feature high ceilings and the front, which faces the Mashuma pan, is actually a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass so that you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the pan from the comfort of your suite. At night, if you choose, you can sleep with the tent flaps opened (which I endorse wholeheartedly) so that you can fall asleep to the African lullaby of whopping hyenas (frequent nighttime visitors) and wake to melodious birdsong.

Inside the large, comfortable tents, the design is again a great combination of serene but unstuffy, with inviting touches of color.

The en-suite bathrooms, complete with indoor and outdoor showers and a deep claw-foot bathtub, provide a spa-like oasis. The private decks, with comfortable seating and offering breathtaking views of the watering hole, are the ideal place for an early morning coffee or an evening sundowner. Each suite also features ceiling fans, protective mosquito nets, well-stocked complimentary minibars and tea & coffee stations. The two villa-style tented suites also come with two bedrooms of equal size and each have their own private plunge pool.

Dining at Molori Mashuma is always a special and delicious experience.

The suites are so welcoming that it’s almost a shame that you have to leave them at meal times. Almost. At Molori Mashuma, dining is an integral part of the safari experience, offering a culinary adventure as unforgettable as the surrounding landscape. Talented executive chef Tinyiko Makasane leads the kitchen, expertly crafting a diverse menu that caters to all tastes and dietary needs (including gluten-free and vegan). Guests can indulge in a variety of dishes that blend local flavors with international cuisine, ensuring every meal is a tasty treat. One of my favorites was the braai (a South-African-style BBQ) where you select one (or two or three…) cuts of meat from a selection of steak, chicken, lamb and more, and chat with the chef and other guests as the meat is grilled to perfection out in the open air under the stars.

I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but you may also find yourself enjoying a meal or two in the middle of the bush. Seemingly out of nowhere a table setting loaded with delicious fare will appear as if by magic at some of the most beautiful locations in Mana Pools. Is it a mirage or a meticulously prepared meal you’ll savor? I’ll let you decide.

This well-fed hippo was a frequent guest at the watering hole.

As already noted, you don’t even have to leave the lodge for jaw-dropping animal encounters. And it will be tempting just to sit on your deck or in the lodge’s common area and wait for the wildlife to come to you (which they will). But, trust me, you’ll want to head out on your game drive with Liberty Ibasa (who was the youngest ever Black Zimbabwean to get his ZimPro guide license — the most prestigious and difficult to get guiding qualification in Zimbabwe) . Liberty has an especially engaging way of connecting you to the stories and struggles of the wildlife in the region and his knowledge and tracking skills will wow you. For a real treat, ask to go on a walking safari and get ready to experience a few surprises.

Mana Pools is a unique safari destination that offers an abundance of wildlife while maintaining a sense of untouched wilderness, free from the crowds of vehicles often seen in other parks. During your game drives you’ll visit three main areas for wildlife viewing: the riverfront, the pools themselves, and the wilderness areas behind the pans. Each area has its own distinct ecosystem and offers a different perspective on the park's incredible diversity of wildlife.

Mana Pools is especially famous for its plentiful elephant herds and is also said to have the largest population of hippos and crocodile in the country. Also expect to see eland, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, lions, warthogs, baboons, zebras and you may even catch sight of the rare wild dogs. Birders will also be in for a big treat. Just some of the rarities you might see include the western banded snake-eagle, the African skimmer, Pel's fishing owl, the ground hornbill, and the beautiful Lilian's lovebird, just to name a few.

Talented executive chef Tinyiko Makasane is just one of the staff members that make Molori Mashuma ... [+] so special.

One of the most appealing aspects of the lodge’s communal area is that it affords a great place to hang out and get to know everyone who works at Molori Mashuma. When asking Andrew Delaney, the dedicated Operations Manager at Mashuma, to describe what he loves most about the lodge, he answers immediately: “It’s the people. Everyone is passionate about what they do and genuinely cares for one another. It's not just a workplace; it's a community where we support each other and share in the joy of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. When you have a team that loves what they do and enjoys working together, it creates an atmosphere of positivity and excellence that resonates with our guests.”

The warmth and camaraderie among the staff are indeed palpable, as is their genuine interest in ensuring all guests have the experience of a lifetime. Whether it’s Japhet Banda (aka JB), the skilled front of house manager, regaling you with stories of what it was like to help build a lodge from scratch in the middle of the bush, or kindly Sheperd Mpofu insisting on walking you back to your suite in case you should meet an elephant en route, the staff are among the best trained and friendliest I’ve encountered.

It's this sense of community and shared purpose that makes Molori Mashuma not just an exceptional safari destination, but also a shining example of how a dedicated team can come together to create something truly special in the heart of Zimbabwe.

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The luxurious Tamarind Tented Camp is situated within a grove of Tamarind trees on the banks of the Zambezi River. This stretch of riverside forest and flood plains are teaming with wild animals and birdlife. For client safety the camp is protected by a low predator fence. This traditional African tented camp experience is not to be missed!

Chirundu Safari Lodge is located on a ridge with superb views overlooking the Zambezi Valley within our wildlife sanctuary. The Lodge is protected by a low horizontal perimeter fence which allows visitors to safely watch the myriad of wildlife and birdlife that congregate day and night at nearby water holes. The mighty Zambezi River is less than 1 km away making easy access for boating and river activities.

For those in search of a more traditional African self-camping experience, the Zambeasy Campsites on the banks of the Zambezi River is ideal. These serviced sites are situated on a peninsula giving safety to the campers from the abundant wildlife. Every site has breath-taking views of the Zambezi River and Zambezi Valley escarpment. Each campsites is situated a good distance from the other and all have their own independent facilities.

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What tourists had to say

The place, the view, the river… are amazing. What is even more special is the people. We loved it!! It was the experience of my life, and I look forward to going again.

We have just had a lovely weekend at Zambeasy Campsites during the June half term. The campsite was lovely with a stunning view of the river and good facilities. We used their tents and mattresses which made the packing much easier for the weekend. I am looking forward to our next visit. We had some visits from elephants and hippos. Well done Zambezi Valley Safaris!

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Chelsy Davy

Chelsy Yvonne Davy (born 13 October 1985) is a Zimbabwean businesswoman. She is the owner and founder of the jewellery brand Aya and the travel agency Aya Africa.

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Davy was born in Bulawayo , Zimbabwe , to Charles Davy, a South African safari farmer, and Beverley Donald Davy, a former Coca-Cola model and winner of the 1973 Miss Rhodesia contest. [1] She has a younger brother, Shaun, [2] and grew up at her family's homestead in the Lemco Safari Area. [3] [4]

Her father, Charles, was one of the largest private landowners in Zimbabwe, and was reported to own 800,000 acres (320,000 ha) of land. [5] He maintained business ties with controversial politician Webster Shamu , [6] of whom he said, "I am in partnership with a person who I personally like and get along with. I am not involved in politics in any way." [7] [8] After being criticised by the press, however, Davy sold his share in the business. [9]

Davy was briefly educated at Cheltenham College . Prior to that, she attended Girls' College in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe [10] [11] (not Cheltenham Ladies' College as has been widely reported), [12] [13] [4] before moving to Stowe School in Buckinghamshire. [14] [15] She received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Cape Town in 2006, and a law degree (LLB) from University of Leeds in 2009. [9] [16]

In September 2011, Davy began work as a trainee solicitor at London law firm Allen & Overy . [17] In late 2014, however, Davy decided to quit her position at the firm. [16]

After studying at the Gemological Institute of America , Davy launched a jewellery brand, Aya, in July 2016. [18] [19]

In 2020, in an interview with Tatler Magazine , Davy announced that Aya would be branching out into the luxury travel sector to organise African holidays. [20] She then announced the launch of Aya Africa on Instagram . [21]

Davy married hotelier Sam Cutmore-Scott and gave birth to their son, Leo, in 2022. [22]

Davy had what the press described as a "turbulent" relationship with Prince Harry , a member of the British royal family . The pair met in early 2004 while Davy was a boarder at Stowe School , and were an on-again, off-again couple until 2009. [23] Davy announced the end of the relationship on Facebook . [17] [24]

In 2011, referring to rumours of a possible reconciliation, Prince Harry publicly professed himself "100 percent single", and Chelsy, who attended the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on 29 April 2011, stated that she would not marry Prince Harry due to the rising incompatibility of their life choices within the relationship. [25] [26]

In May 2018, Davy was a guest at the wedding of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle . [27] [28]

In November 2021, private investigator Gavin Burrows claimed on a BBC documentary that Davy's communications were targeted, and her voicemails were hacked, in an attempt by media outlets to gather information on Prince Harry, an act for which he apologised. [29] Burrow's claims "are yet to be tested in court and are strongly disputed" by The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World . [30] In his witness statement as part of a civil action against Associated Newspapers Ltd , the publisher of the Daily Mail , Prince Harry claimed that the news company learned information on his and Davy's whereabouts through "unlawful means", which left her feeling "hunted" and "shaken". [31] In another witness statement for his action against Mirror Group Newspapers , Harry claimed that alleged unlawful activity by journalists made Davy decide that "a royal life was not for her". [32]

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Liebigs cattle ranch in Zimbabwe was one of the largest in the Africa. Situated in southwestern Matabeleland, Zimbabwe, it was originally staked out in the then Southern Rhodesian lowveld in the 1930's by the cattle ranching family of Baron Justus von Liebig, supplier of canned 'bully beef' to World War II armies, and the inventor of the Oxo cube.
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Operating 15 camps, Zimbabwe landlocked country settled in Southern Africa, is well known for it's excellent hotels, great safari, hunting for the big five, and it's climate. ... A wide range of fine cuisine is prepared by talented chefs at each camp. Whether you hunt the Lemco Safari area, comprising 850,000 acres and fast becoming one of the ...
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As is the case throughout much of southern Africa, the best time to go on safari in Zimbabwe is during the dry season months from April to October. Not only are these the best months when it comes to weather conditions (clear skies, mild temperatures), but it's also when wildlife-viewing is at its best; during the dry season, animals ...
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Chelsy Davy
Davy was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to Charles Davy, a South African safari farmer, and Beverley Donald Davy, a former Coca-Cola model and winner of the 1973 Miss Rhodesia contest. She has a younger brother, Shaun, and grew up at her family's homestead in the Lemco Safari Area.
Re: Lemco Zimbabwe Hunting Concession
I have heard that Lemco is a co-op concession that leases hunts to different outfitters by the hunt. My question was and is: What factual data do you have directly connecting this concession with Mugabe / his thugs? I am certain you know more than I about Zimbabwe / Safari Hunting. However, I would appreciate researched or documented information.
Makuti Safari Area
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