This half day activity is run partly in support of the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit (VFAPU) and Victoria Falls Wildlife Protection Trust, in an effort to raise awareness of wildlife conservation in the Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe.
You will be picked up from your hotel or meeting point at 6am, to get ready for a presentation by a member of VFAPU at 6:30am. Here you will be given a brief of the VFAPU’s background and history and learn about the numerous aspects of operations. An explanation will be given on the various types of poaching that take place in the region. You'll also be shown how snares are laid to poach wildlife in the area. A light breakfast, tea/coffee and mineral water will be provided.
After the brief you'll be able to witness the work of this unit first-hand with a field trip into the Zambezi National Park, where you'll be tasked to record game sightings, identify spoor, patrol and sweep for wire snares as well as investigate for any signs of poaching while walking in a variety of terrains. Please note that a reasonable level of fitness is required to participate in this part of the tour.
The field trip will cover areas that are rarely patrolled by the VFAPU team. This alone plays an important role, as the VFAPU struggle to cover the entire national park. It is also a useful deterrent to various forms of poaching.
Part of your proceeds will go directly to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Protection Trust. At 12pm you will return to your hotel or drop off point.
Don't forget to bring: binoculars, hats, sunscreen, cameras, good walking/hiking boots and water.
