Lowveld
Wild Dog Project
African wild dogs are endangered, with as few as 5,700 remaining
in the wild. Of the 42 nations that once held wild dog populations
only seven still do so. Zimbabwe is one of these countries and the
South East Lowveld has emerged as a stronghold for the dogs.
The Save Valley Conservancy provides an ideal environment for one
of Africa’s most viable wild dog populations.
In 1996, the Lowveld Wild Dog Project was established to monitor
the wild dogs in the area, and to investigate the ecology of the
species. To this day, the wild dogs are monitored in Save, to enable
us to assess their status and detect any threats to their population.
Chishakwe Leopard Research Project
Chishakwe has recently launched a leopard research project. Camera
traps are being used to identify individual cats in order to try
and establish the number of, sex of and ages of the leopards who
frequent the property. It is also hoped that, in time lineages and
breeding rates will be indicated.
The second phase of the project will involve collaring select individuals
in order to get an idea of range sizes.
The Black Rhino of the Save Valley
Black Rhino are recognized around the world as being a critically
endangered species. Most of the world’s Black Rhino occur in
South Africa, Namibia, Kenya and Zimbabwe. The protection of these
amazing animals is rigorous both financially and in terms of time
and man power.
The Save Valley Conservancy is home to one of the most viable and
successful Black Rhino populations in the world. The population is
intensively studied and monitored on a permanent and ongoing basis.
The Turgwe Hippo Trust
Karen Paolilo, an inspired English woman, saved the last nucleus
of hippos within the Turgwe River from certain death during the drought
years of 1991/2.
Since then Karen has continued to commit herself to the study and
conservation of the hippo. Hippo Haven and its inhabitants have appeared
on TV and in many newspapers and magazines world wide.
Chishakwe Community Project
Chishakwe Crafts Project
Chishakwe Research and Conservation
