Wild Dog Week
Learn about ecological research and conservation with the experts
20 March 2010
Wild Dog Week ItinerarySpecial Interest Availability
African Wild Dog Conservation (AWDC) has been operating in Zambia since 1998, carrying out conservation and research activities to conserve Zambia's populations of this highly endangered species. The AWDC team is based with Nkwali camp and will be pleased to accompany you on activities and share their work with you.
The wild dog population in the South Luangwa has made a come back over the last decade and it is wonderful to see them on a regular basis after a number of years of virtually no sightings. The peak of the sightings are in the Emerald Season and March is a key month. The dogs travel huge distances so sightings are not guaranteed but the chances are good.
You will spend time with AWDC project manager Dr Matt Becker and his team, tracking the fascinating wild dogs, learning about ecological survey techniques in the field including lion identification and prey surveys, attending lectures and visiting AWDC's education partner Chipembele Wildlife Centre. The schedule is flexible as the wild dogs are unpredictable and one of the activities will be with AWDC each day. This trip gives you a chance to gain some exclusive insights into the AWDC 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)
- IncludedInternal flights Lusaka/Lusaka, all safari costs and a donation to AWDC
- Not includedVisa and airport departure taxes
- RatesUS$ 3406 per person
- Extra nightscan be added at Nkwali or Nsefu at normal rate
