Rifa Conservation Education Camp, Zimbabwe

Rifa Conservation Education Camp, Zimbabwe To promote conservation awareness amongst Zimbabwe's youth After 35 years in action Rifa is a well known camp to Zimbabeans.

RIFA CONSERVATION EDUCATION CAMP

Rifa Conservation Education Camp is a conservation education facility situated on the edge of the Zambezi River 4 kilometers upstream from the Chirundu border post in Zimbabwe. In 1980 members of the Zimbabwe Hunters’ Association decided it was the duty of recreational hunters to put something back into the middle Zambezi Valley to compensate for the pleasures the

y were privileged to enjoy in the wilderness of Rifa. Thus was born the idea of establishing an education centre for Zimbabweans starting with tented camps in one of the hunting areas. The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority later allocated the Association an area of land on the bank of the Zambezi River floodplain. Eventually in 1986 Rifa Conservation Education Camp became operational capable of housing 30 students and 10 adults (teachers, hunters, guides and resource persons). More than 30 000 young people have benefitted from wilderness courses at Rifa. We believe this has had a massive impact in conserving the wildlife & environment of Zimbabwe. The whole programme at Rifa is geared to introduce school children to the wilderness. The programme provides a unique and practical wildlife education experience for school children and interested adult groups. Rationale behind this is to produce citizens who will act responsibly towards the environment. Until about 18 years ago the Zimbabwe Hunters’ Association was a thriving organization with over 1 200 citizen members. Income earned from hunting and subscriptions was largely able to fund the running of the Education Programme. In recent years, citizen hunting opportunities and the membership base have diminished due to circumstances beyond our control, resulting in reduced funding for the Rifa project. In order for the programme to continue operating successfully donors and sponsorship is badly needed. These monies will help with camp maintenance, salaries and support for underprivileged children. The Rifa education operation runs in close partnership with the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority.

Apologies for the lack of posts recently. Maintenance has taken some priority time wise. This week Rifa welcomes Peterho...
02/08/2026

Apologies for the lack of posts recently. Maintenance has taken some priority time wise. This week Rifa welcomes Peterhouse Upper 6th. Enjoy folks!

Sharon School enjoying the Zambezi Valley here at Rifa 🇿🇼🐘
22/07/2026

Sharon School enjoying the Zambezi Valley here at Rifa 🇿🇼🐘

Today Rifa warmly welcomes Sharon School from Harare 🇿🇼🐘
19/07/2026

Today Rifa warmly welcomes Sharon School from Harare 🇿🇼🐘

17/07/2026

Safe travels back Springvale House and thanks for visiting Rifa RCEC. A terrific group of youngsters! See you next year 🐘🇿🇼

16/07/2026

To our top fans thanks! Here is a pair of bush buck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus) for you I filmed in front of our camp.

David Katumba, Kennedy Adam, Decide Itai

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

16/07/2026

An elephant sized shout out to Rifa’s newest top fans! 💎

Lynn Chimbangu, David Katumba, Fortunate Makawa, Kennedy Adam, Decide Itai, Nyamadzawo Shumirai, Everswick Nziramasanga

Here’s some video I shot a few days ago, two impala rams jousting, fans. Enjoy!

Springvale’s week to date… enjoy!
14/07/2026

Springvale’s week to date… enjoy!

11/07/2026

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3 Km Upstream
Chirundu

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+263772201607

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