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CHIMFUNSHI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE
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TOUR CODE RTI-ZAM02
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Length: 3 DAYS
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The Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in central Zambia is the
largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the world and is a non-profit
refuge that cares for a wide variety of sick,
wounded or unwanted animals -- but the primary residents
are approximately 80 orphaned chimpanzees.
Founded in 1983 by David and Sheila Siddle, a British
couple who operate a cattle ranch near the copperbelt
town of Chingola, the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage has
saved dozens of chimpanzees from certain death. The
Siddles bestow love and care upon the traumatized apes --
many of whom have been confiscated from poachers,
rescued from dilapidated zoos and circuses, or repatriated
from as far away as Russia and Haiti -- and gradually
introduce them to the extended family at Chimfunshi.
Five social groups inhabit the free-range enclosures that
span 1,100 acres at the orphanage, and the Siddles'
success rate is astounding: in fact, 19 chimpanzees
have been born at Chimfunshi since 1991.
Chimfunshi was named to the United Nations Environment
Programme's Global 500 Roll of Honour for the Year 2000,
and recently received a special commendation from the
Nedbank / Mail & Guardian Green Trust Awards. The Siddles
also earned the Jane Goodall Award in 1995.
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COST
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| 2 Pax |
$599 pp/dbl US |
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| Departures on Wednesday or Sunday |
Cost excludes: Any items of a personal nature, (ie. shop
purchases, phone calls. etc.), Airport departure
taxes, International Air fares, and Tips.
Prices subject to government taxes/levies or prices beyond our control. Prices
and programs are subject to change without notice. All prices quoted
in US dollars. For booking information, liability waiver, and terms and
conditions contact RTI Outdoors.
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Day 01:
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Depart Lusaka at 07:00 arrive Kitwe airport at 07:45.
Road transfer to Chimfunshi (+-3-4 hour drive, depending
on road condition). Overnight accommodation including full
board. Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust lies on the banks
of the Kafue River, and is a refuge to numerous chimps, and
not forgetting “Billy” the hippo.
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Day 02:
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11:00 – see the feeding of the chimps. Depart Chimfunshi
at 13:30 for overnight in Chingola, in comfortable
guesthouse accommodation on full board basis.
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Day 03:
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Road transfer from guesthouse to Chingola airport.
Flight departure at 06:30, arrive Lusaka at 08:00.
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*Prices subject to government taxes/levies or prices beyond our control.
Prices and programs are subject to change without notice. All prices quoted in US dollars.
For booking information, liability waiver, and terms and conditions contact Eco-Adventure
International, LLC. Airfare and air schedules subject to change without prior notice.
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