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Preserving the Best of Africa through eco-tourism.

In 2005 we visited the South Luangwa Valley in eastern Zambia.

We were overwhelmed by the diverse and plentiful wildlife and the wildness of the area.

We wanted to be a part of conserving the local wildlife.

As a result we leased the land for 99 years and built Zikomo Safari Camp.

How can a Safari Camp Save Wildlife?

• Wildlife is in danger all over the world, and especially in Africa.• 25,000 African Elephants were poached in 2012. • Last year 12% of the world’s elephants were killed for their ivory.

Better off DEAD or ALIVE?

• Photographic safari camps are one of the best ways to raise awareness of the value of keeping the wild animals alive.

• Nearly half of all of Africa's lion populations face extinction in the next 40 years.

What’s a Lion REALLY Worth?Lions are a limited local resource that can be used by locals in one of two ways keep it

alive or kill it.

A trophy lion hunter is only one person whom uses a lion one time and pays one time into the economy. $45000 for 18 days equals short term gains and would require a very short time to replenish "trophy" worthy stock. On a long enough time line demand would strip the local supply before seeing any long term gains. This one hunter has little effect to no effect on increasing the locals standard of living since most of the money goes to the operator of the hunt not the local businesses.

Now take that exact same "trophy" lion charge photographic safari companies an access tax, say a cost per person as low as $20 and you allowed only groups of 5 tourists at time twice a day to see the lion in the wild and photograph it. The tourist season is 8 months out of the year. 210 days at $200 a day equals $42000 a year. A lion lives 18 years in the wild and worth just as much to photographic tourists (if not more) as a cub as when full grown so over the course of its lifespan a living lion could bring $750 000 into the local economy. This model is only using 10 tourist a day, imagine if there were 50 tourists a day; that one trophy lion's life would be worth $3.7 million dollars in residuals over 18 years for the local economy. If you raise the price per person to a realistic $60 and had 50 tourists a day, the lion’s life would generate $11.7 million dollars, or $630,000 a year.Not to mention the influx of tourist dollars bought to the village by the 21,000 visitors every year over the course of 18 years. If the average tourist spent $25 while at the village, the lion tours would generate $378000 a year for a total of $9.4 million in the lion’s 18 years of life. This would go directly into local businesses and increase the standard of living for all in the chiefdom.

Through Eco-tourism a single trophy sized lion’s life is worth over $20,000,000.

Scary African Animal Facts• Today the entire Giraffe population is less than

80,000 individuals, down from 140,000 in 1999.• In South Africa alone, 169 rhinos have been lost

to poachers since the start of the year, over two per day. Rhinos are now extinct in Zambia.

• Mountain gorillas are critically endangered, with about 790 remaining in the world.

• A century ago there were 100,000 cheetahs in the wild; today there are fewer than 12,000. The species has become extinct in at least 13 countries.

• Only 300 Addax antelope are left in the wild due to uncontrolled hunting and harassment by people.

African Wild Dog

• Even though protected in parks and reserves, African wild dog populations have declined to the point that packs may no longer be viable. In some areas they are close to extinction.

Game Drive Vehicles

Game Viewing Vehicles are an essential part of revenue for a Safari Camp. Usually modified Land Rovers or Toyotas that offer clear views for all guests and are able to handle the rough roads in Africa. This Crowdfunder is to raise money to purchase one or more for Zikomo Safari Camp. With a 12 seat Land Rover the potential gross revenue per season is $240,000.

When $10,000 is raised we will purchase a pre-owned Land Rover Game Vehicle that seats 12 guests. Drives are sold at $55/per person per drive and most guests do 2 in a day, one during daylight (grazers) and one at night (predators).

Unimog game viewer

The Unimog Game Viewer can seat 14 guests can drive anywhere, anytime of the year. With the enclosed version of the Unimog game drives are possible even in the rainy season.

When $35,000 is raised through Crowdfunder we will purchase a 14 seat Unimog instead of a 12 seat Land Rover, this increased capacity raises income potential to $300,000 per season (7 months).

The incredible off-road capabilities of the Unimog and an enclosed Game Viewer would enable Zikomo Safaris to be the only Safari Camp in the Sector conduct Game Drives year round.

Unimogs also have amazing versatility through the various available construction attachments.

Unimog Construction Capabilities

Unimogs can be equipped with a hydraulic backhoe, front loader, or other road construction equipment. These attachments would enable Zikomo Safaris to maintain the access road year round for guests, villagers and self-drive safari tourists.

When $50,000 is raised we will purchase an Unimog Game Vehicle AND the road construction attachments. Being open year round has the potential to increase total revenues by 20%+. No other camp in the Sector is year round giving Zikomo Safaris a monopoly 5 months out of the year.

Zikomo Safari Camp is Finished!

Now that construction is complete on 4 Chalets and Lodge. Starting in May, Zikomo Safaris will have guests staying in Chalets. Today we need your support to procure game drive vehicles. As one of Rewards we are offering a 10 day Safari Stay and your group can be on the maiden voyage of Zikomo’s Game Viewer.

When $60,000 is raised Zikomo Safari will have all the Game Viewing Vehicles and road repair equipment it will need. We will purchase the 12 seat Land Rover, the 14 seat Unimog, and the Unimog road repair attachments. Zikomo Safaris will have a Game Drive Capacity of 26 and will be open year round.

The potential annual revenues would increase by over $1,00,000 with the combination of additional accommodations sold during the rainy season and the ability to run game drives every day all year long.

Carry out Your Dreams of Adventure!

Have you been dreaming of the exploring the wilds of Africa since you were a child?

Help preserve African Wildlife, Support Zikomo Safaris and fulfill your dream of African adventure all at the same time.

Pledge $7500 for your 10 day Inclusive Safari Package.

Rewards for Contributing!

Come to Africa and experience the Wildlife on a luxury 10 day Photographic Safari! $7500.

Bring The Best of Africa into your home or office, with a large wildlife conservation poster! $75

Tell others you care with a $10 campaign button.

Words of Wisdom and Wildlife“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” — Charles Darwin

"People protect what they love" - Jacques Cousteau.

“Poached eggs are good, poached animals are not” -Erma Bombeck

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” – Albert Einstein

“Ninety-nine percent of all species that ever lived are now extinct.” --Edward O. Wilson

“A good deed done to an animal is as meritorious as a good deed done to a human being, while an act of cruelty to an animal is as bad as an act of cruelty to a human being.” -Mohammed

“I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man.” Mahatma Gandhi

“When a man has pity on all living creatures then only is he noble.” –Buddha

“the time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men.” -Leonardo Da Vinci

Thank you for your Support!

Pledge $5 to receive instant Good Karma.Pledge $10 to receive a Campaign Button.$25 supporters receive a small 11”x17” Poster$75 supporters receive a large 36”x24” PosterPledge $100 to plant an indigenous tree.Pledge $1500 to stay at Zikomo for 3 days.Pledge $7500 for a 10 day Inclusive Safari.Don’t forget to tell all your friends to support our

mission.