Wayfairer, the leaders in responsible, enriching travel, proudly announce an exclusive new conservation-focussed tour of Zimbabwe that is unreplicated elsewhere. Eight guests will be privately guided by the renowned Mark Boyd, an award-winning, globally published photographer and scientific author, for an authentic and educational immersion into the country’s wildlife conservation and community initiatives. The eye-opening 12-day experience will be combined with extraordinary safari activities, spectacular dining experiences and luxury accommodation.
“Over the past 12 years, Zimbabweans have opened their hearts to Wayfairer’s responsible and positive intent towards tourism in their beautiful country, and our new Conservation Experience itinerary has been crafted in collaboration with the local communities and conservation initiatives we champion. A very small group will experience an eye-opening and truly rewarding once in a lifetime experience, with behind the scenes insights and rare encounters that showcase the charm, character and beauty of Zimbabwe, but also its vulnerability.” Says Tom Blakey, Founder of Wayfairer Travel.
During the trip, guests will:
- Spend four nights in Vundu Camp (Mana Pools National Park), where they will be joined by famous guide and award-winning conservation photographer, Nick Murray, who will educate guests on the wildlife and ecology of the area, sharing his wisdom on threatened species of wild dogs. Nick guided David Attenborough during the filming of these wild dogs for the acclaimed BBC Dynasties
- Spend four nights at Bomani in Hwange National Park, a collection of tented lodges spearheading the reintroduction of rhinos back into this part of Zimbabwe.
- Accompany the Cobras Community Wildlife Protection Scouts sunrise rhino walk and support with their daily canine training and poacher tracking initiatives where they’ll be required to pose as poachers.
- Join a conservation education session for school children from the local Mleyu Village, funded by the trip.
- Spend three nights in Victoria Falls, with a visit to Giving Circle, an inspiring local initiative which provides girls in Southern African countries with education, mentorship and emotional support, with the ultimate goal of breaking the cycle of deep poverty.
About The Guide:
The fascinating and captivating Mark Boyd (AKA ‘Boydie’) is a third-generation safari guide, awardwinning, globally published photographer and scientific author. He grew up in Cambridge and studied at Eton College before attending Durham University to read Ecology and Conservation, after which he felt compelled to leave the UK and follow his passion. Following 3 years working as a guide, photographer, ornithologist and teacher in Sudan, Nigeria, Tanzania and Lebanon, he settled in Kenya
over a decade ago. A qualified member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association, Mark guides safaris all over Africa and has run some of Africa’s top camps and lodges.
Wayfairer was founded in 2012 to empower a ‘travel better, come back wiser’ mindset amongst luxury travellers, with tailor-made, responsible itineraries that left a positive impact on the environments they visited. Following increased demand for a wider global offering, Wayfairer has expanded over the past 12 years with bespoke journeys in the most remote corners of the world – from Antarctica to Japan and Costa Rica.
- Wayfairer’s exclusive A Conservation Experience in Zimbabwe takes place on 2nd – 13th June 2024.
- Price: £11,765 GBP/ $14,900 USD per person (based on two people sharing).
- £790 GBP / $1,000 USD single person supplement.
- Inclusions: Wayfairer Tour Leader, accommodation and meals, conservation fees on safari, all transfers, all regional flights, private safari activities, park fees, professional local staff and a complimentary concierge service.
Each booking includes a £475 GBP/$600 USD direct donations to Bushlife Painted Wolf Conservancy and Mana Pools and Imvelo’s projects in Hwange National Park.
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