Five days — see the impact, meet the people, make a difference
Overview
Five days at the intersection of conservation and community. Spend time at Khami Game Sanctuary — a 6,500-acre private estate where anti-poaching teams protect leopard and plains game. Join the sanctuary's community programme with visits to partnered local schools. Wildlife tracking with expert guides. Game drives in Hwange. A safari that gives back as much as it takes away.
Itinerary
Five days at the intersection of conservation and community. Spend time at Khami Game Sanctuary — a 6,500-acre private estate where anti-poaching teams protect leopard and plains g. The journey begins in Bulawayo and ends in Victoria Falls.
Welcome to Zimbabwe. Settle into your accommodation in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city with rich colonial heritage. Visit Khami Lodge for a conservation orientation, meeting your guides and learning about the conservation initiatives you'll support over the next five days. Evening welcome dinner with expert guides.
Journey into the sacred granite hills where endangered black rhinos roam. Experience guided rhino tracking on foot, learning tracking skills from rangers who work daily to protect these magnificent creatures. Visit the anti-poaching unit headquarters to understand conservation frontline work. Afternoon with local artisans showcasing Ndebele culture and traditional crafts.
Drive northwest into Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve. Visit the Painted Dog Conservation project, where dedicated researchers protect Africa's most endangered carnivore. Learn about community borehole initiatives that bring water to remote villages while reducing human-wildlife conflict. Game drive spotting elephant, buffalo, and predators.
Arrive at the thundering Victoria Falls, one of the world's seven natural wonders. Visit local villages benefiting from sustainable tourism, understanding how your presence supports education and healthcare. Witness the raw power of the Zambezi as it plunges 108 meters in a misty curtain. Explore community craft markets and traditional village life.
Final morning reflection at Victoria Falls. Breakfast overlooking the gorge as you contemplate the conservation impact of your journey. Transfer to airport, departing with stories of the communities and wildlife you've supported.
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