Hwange Lion Study Safari
2nd to 11th October 2008
2009 dates to be confirmed
From £3,045 per person inclusive from the UK
For more information, please see ‘Details’ on the right
A remarkable opportunity to track and study lions
Gain a clear understanding of this lion research project and a new and unique perspective of lions
Benefit from the specialist knowledge and expertise of a professional guide and a member of the lion research team
This highly personal group trip carries a maximum of only 6 people
Discovery Initiatives are proud to be working in collaboration with The WildCRU lion research team, which provides vital research and directly influences conservation policy for big cats both locally and regionally.
This unique and exciting group trip offers you privileged access into the first and most extensive lion research study in Hwange National Park, home to a quarter of Zimbabwe’s lions. Join The WildCRU lion research team who monitor and track these lions in order to conserve these magnificent beasts. This dedicated mobile safari will provide you with an exceptional and knowledgeable wildlife experience in one of Africa’s most beautiful wilderness regions.
This participatory safari programme carries a maximum of 6 people, and is based out of a semi-luxury mobile camp in Hwange National Park, under the guidance of a professional safari guide and a member of the lion research project. Furthermore, it aims to contribute towards the ongoing study of the Hwange Lion Research Project.
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Hwange Lion Study Safari 2008
2nd to 11th October 2008
Costs
For departure in 2008
From £3,045 per person inclusive(UK-UK),in a twin share throughout(based on a minimum of 4 persons to maximum of 6)
Travelling from outside the UK
We are happy to quote you either in US Dollars of Euros – without flights to Victoria Falls. However, owing to currency fluctuations, we will quote you separately at the time of your enquiry. Please do contact us for the price.
What’s included?
International economy airfare from London Heathrow to Victoria Falls, via Johannesburg, six night’s semi-luxury camping, one night’s accommodation at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, return airport transfers, services of a Zimbabwean Professional Guide in Hwange National Park, services of a lion researcher in Hwange National Park. A contribution towards the WildCru Hwange Lion Research Project.
What’s excluded?
National park fees where applicable, additional meals other than specified, all drinks, all items of a personal nature, visa fees, departure taxes.
This Trip Supports..
The WildCRU Lion Research Project
The mission of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (known as The WildCRU) is to achieve practical solutions to conservation problems. Since 1986 The WildCRU has grown to become renowned worldwide. The WildCRU projects strive to foster all four elements of its Conservation Quartet: research to understand the problem, education to explain it, community involvement to ensure participation and acceptance and implementation of a solution.
Field Expertise
Dave Carson
With his infectious enthusiasm and passion for the bush, Zimbabwean born Dave is one of the finest professional guides in Zimbabwe. Running mobile safaris in both Zimbabwe and Botswana, his knowledge of the bush and its wildlife is both fascinating and highly entertaining. Currently Dave is one of the few guides who operate in the northern watershed in Hwange National Park, which is home to one of the last remaining viable populations of Black Rhino in Africa. Having being involved in the safari industry for twenty years, Dave specialises in tracking these wild and often temperamental animals.
The WildCRU’s team of lion researchers based in Hwange National Park includes Jane Hunt and Brent Stapelkamp.
Jane was born in Zimbabwe and has been involved in conservation and wildlife for over twenty years: one of a handful of qualified guides that is allowed to undertake armed walking safaris – no mean feat in a predominantly male orientated field! Jane joined the lion research project in 2003 and often spends days alone in the bush, observing, tracking and collaring the lions that form part of the research project, Amongst her many and varied qualifications Jane has her dangerous drugs licence, enabling her to dart and tranquilise any species of wildlife. A truly dedicated conservationist, Jane is a fountain of knowledge, bush wisdom and has enormous empathy for wildlife.
Zimbabwean born Brent led safaris in Hwange National Park before pursuing his degree in Wildlife Management. Having worked on the Hwange Lion Research project for over a year, Brent is responsible for the day-to-day data collection and is looking forward to completing his Dangerous Drugs course in 2008, which will allow him to dart and collar lions.
As this is the first trip we have run, we have no direct client feedback. However, if you would like to speak to someone about this trip or other similar stud tours, please do not hesitate to contact Mandy on telephone number +44 (0)1285 643333