Charles Brightman is a respected guide in Victoria Falls who is known widely for his conservation and wildlife work. Charles has worked as a Professional Guide for 27 years and has an extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna. Charles believes that tourism can benefit wildlife conservation and local communities, and is committed to minimising our environmental impact and supporting local conservation and community projects. In 1999 he established the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit which he has developed into a well respected anti-poaching initiative.
You can go on a variety of game drives and bush walks with Charles and all are illuminating insights into the wildlife and natural history of the Victoria Falls Area. A particularly special experience is his ‘Conservation Safari’. On this activity you can participate in wildlife conservation efforts that are taking place behind the scenes in the Zambezi National Park.
You start off by attending a presentation by a member of the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit. Learn about the various types of poaching that take place in the region and are shown how snares that are laid to poach mammals are laid.
Following this you take a field trip into the Zambezi National Park where you record game sightings, identify spoor, patrol and sweep for wire snares and generally visit areas to investigate for any signs of poaching. Because you are paying for this experience, it allows them to visit areas that are not often patrolled and the more trips that run, the more frequently we can cover these areas.
This safari provides an effective presence at ground level, to deter various forms of poaching, whilst playing an important role in conservation efforts. A light breakfast, tea/coffee and mineral water is provided.
Contact us to see how you can add value to your itinerary and support the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit by adding a game drive, bush walk or Conservation Safari with Charles to your itinerary.
