As in previous years, our team assisted Oxford University’s WildCrRU project with its ongoing wildlife predator surveys, which take place during the dry season months when access is easiest. This year, the focus was on the western section of Zimbabwe, covering Zambezi National Park, Matetsi Units 1-7, Panda Masui Forestry, Sikumi Forestry, Ngamo Forestry and Ngamo section of Hwange National Park, Kazuma Pan and Kazuma Forestry section and northern Hwange National Park, including Sinamatela and Robins areas.
All went according to plan, with the project winding up mid-November. However, just as our team was preparing to pack up and go home, the rains came a little early and provided some challenges for access! – Zambezi Society Bulletin – December 2025