Hi, this is Makayla Gazi, founder of Oh The People You Meet.
Off the radar of most safaris, Zimbabwe offers an abundance of wildlife and a warm and generous
culture.
Having shed its perception of political instability, this beautiful country has served as a model
of conservation for the rest of Africa.
Join me on an up-close and personal adventure through wild Zimbabwe.
While all of the big five can be seen here from your safari vehicle, the adrenaline rush
of encountering these creatures on foot or by canoe with an expert guide is one of the
authentic experiences you'll find in Zimbabwe.
Imagine our excitement to run into a pack of African hunting dogs and black rhino, two
of the most endangered species in the world.
A lot of animals wouldn't want to or wouldn't be able to get to water with the bank that
you can see here.
So hippos create these channels by over sort of years and years of accessing and you know
coming out of the water and going back in.
But no visit to Zimbabwe is complete without seeing the world's second largest waterfall
in Victoria Falls National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For those seeking a little bit more adventure, why not take a literal leap with Wild Horizons
Board Swing or submerge yourself cage diving with crocodiles.
The country's abundance of game is largely due to its successful conservation efforts.
Unlike many of their African neighbors, Zimbabwe has seen a small recovery in its endangered
black rhino population.
Experts attribute the recovery to its controversial policy of controlled hunting of wild game
and the revenue which funds these conservation efforts.
If it wasn't for the hunting concessions and the hunting operators, the photographic
parts would not exist.
What are people allowed to hunt?
It is basically anything except for rhinos.
No certainly elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, all in extremely controlled numbers.
And that for me is one of the greatest things that although I do not agree with hunting
personally, I absolutely agree with the reason that it exists.
So we're live at Somalisa Bush Camp in Zimbabwe, vaccine owner and founder of African Bush
Camp says decided to get into a very muddy pool with a lot of elephants.
But don't visit Zimbabwe just for its animals.
The generous spirit of its people is what brings this destination to life.
Luxury safari companies such as African Bush Camps have started to empower local rural communities
by ensuring that the tourism dollar has a meaningful local image.
Although public school fees are only $18 per term, most rural families cannot afford to
send their children to school.
African Bush Camps Foundation's projects support future generations through education, a key
way to end the poverty cycle for underprivileged Zimbabweans.
In addition to helping future generations, the foundation also has programs that teach
sustainable business models and entrepreneurship to adults.
For more information, check out OthePeopleYouMeet.com, this is Makayla Desi from Zimbabwe.
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