Carnivore Week
Learn about ecological research and conservation with the experts
18 November 2013
Carnivore Week ItinerarySpecial Interest Availability
The Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP) has been operating in Zambia since 1998, carrying out conservation and research activities to conserve Zambia's populations of this highly endangered species. They started off with a focus on the highly endangered African wild dog but now expanded to all large carnivore species across Zambia through a variety of applied research activities, anti-poaching and habitat conservation work. The research team work quite closely with local schools and communities, supporting and participating in educational work. The ZCP team is based with Nkwali camp and will be pleased to accompany you on activities and share their work with you.
During this week, you will spend time with ZCP project manager Dr Matt Becker and his team. Activities will include tracking, learning about ecological survey techniques in the field including lion identification and prey surveys, attending lectures and visiting ZCP's education partner Chipembele Wildlife Centre. The schedule is flexible as the carnivores are unpredictable. At least one of the activities each day will be with the ZCP team. The safari gives you a chance to gain some exclusive insights into the ZCP conservation program. In addition to the above activities, you will also enjoy game drives and/or walking safaris in the park with a guide from Robin Pope Safaris.
- ItineraryNkwali 7 nights (if using British Airways Nkwali 6, Lusaka 1)
- IncludedAll safari costs and a donation to ZCP
- Not includedFlights (domestic & international), visas and airport taxes
- RatesUSD$ 3612 per person
- Extra nightsLusaka/Mfuwe flights return US$ 516
