H1>ZAMBIA: CHIMFUNSHI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE
TOUR CODE EAI-ZAM02 Length: 3 DAYS
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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COSTS
2 Pax $599 pp/dbl US
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, 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 Eco-Adventure International, LLC.


ITINERARY

Day 01: 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.
Day 02: 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.
Day 03: Road transfer from guesthouse to Chingola airport. Flight departure at 06:30, arrive Lusaka at 08:00.

*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 ABC Christian Cruise & Travel. Airfare and air schedules subject to change without prior notice.

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