Zimbabwean Traditional Dancing
Traditional Significance of Dance Music and dance are an integral part of traditional African societies, and Zimbabwe is no exception. Children…
Parks & Wildlife Amendment Bill H.B. 1, 2024
Anyone involved with wildlife, conservation, tourism or hunting needs to be aware of the Parks & Wildlife Amendment Bill H.B. 1,…
The Guiding Industry in Zimbabwe
Text of a talk given by John Laing to ZPGA members, 11th November, 2022 Who is a “guide” in Zimbabwe? First…
Is a Career in Guiding Right for Me?
Zimbabwe’s National Parks and Wildlife Authority holds examinations in February and September of each year for the Learner Hunters and Guides…
Qualifying as a Professional Guide in Zimbabwe
Advice from the Zimbabwean Professional Guides Association What are the characteristics of a Professional Guide1? First and foremost, a professional guide…
Umfurudzi Park: History, Description & Inaugural Game Count
In this article the bulk of the information is drawn from the official “Umfurudzi Park Map and General Guide”, augmented by…
KAZA TFCA: A Vision for a Nature-based & Biodiversity-driven Economy
INTRODUCTION Dr. Russell Taylor is, among other things, the Transboundary Conservation Planning Advisor for the World Wildlife Fund in Namibia. He…
Codes of Conduct in National Parks
In a National Park, humans are intruders, privileged to be able to peep into the lives of wild animals going about…
Animal Attacks – Understanding & Avoiding Them
There is one principle buried deep in the DNA of all living species on earth - to survive long enough to…
Canoe Guiding – Assorted Notes
Written by Ernie van Staden in consultation with Bryan Orford, photos by Bryan Orford Outcome of studies 1/ The canoe guide…
