Dawn was stretching its fingertips and rising lazily as we set off for Malama, one of the remotest chiefdoms in South Luangwa. The air was refreshingly cool, and we were even a little chilly as we set off in open top convoy across the now mostly dry roads. I was excited to visit these distant schools, the first time we have been able to since the annual rains cut off access. The road was still treacherous in some places, with some hairy moments as we ascended steep slopes and

Article by Situmbeko Wambulawae and Fwilane Banda At Project Luangwa we carry out regular Gender Clubs, designed to provide a safe space for girls, boys and young adults to constructively talk about their hopes and fears – and to learn about the importance of gender equality and respect. In today’s blog, Fwilane and Stu offer us an insight into one of the members of our clubs – Getrude Mwanza Whenever we enter a room full of adolescent girls, we are always met with shyness. H

The Connection Between Community, Conservation and Tourism Last week a family of elephants could be seen walking by the runway at Mfuwe International Airport. With the sun setting pink behind them, their graceful silhouettes continued to capture the eye as they made their way into the denser bush. In light of Covid-19, it is a reminder of how much nature has reclaimed our urban spaces. While this has caused delight across the world at large, for us in rural Zambia, living sid

In last month’s blog we spoke about the hole that has been left in our beautiful valley through the absence of tourism. A hole not only from the lack of energy and enthusiasm that guests bring to Mfuwe, but from the devastating economic chasm that has opened up beneath the feet of some of the most vulnerable in our society. Whilst the journey to filling that hole will be a long and challenging one, as an organisation we have been working hard to bring our shovels to bear. Des