Imire Safari Ranch

Black Rhino Fund

Help us save Zimbabwe's black rhino!

Just 105 kms by road east of Harare lies Imire Safari Ranch. A uniquely rich and diverse area this rolling bushveld of indigenous flora and fauna offers an extraordinary experience not to be found anywhere else.

Situated in a highly productive farming area where indigenous wildlife species were hunted to make way for cattle and cropping. Before the advent of commercial farming, the area was rich in wildlife and what is termed ”plains game”. As evidenced by early rock paintings,all typical species were present including black rhino and elephant as well as large predators.

In 1972 Norman Travers the owner of Imire decided to try and restore some of the wildlife which had been exterminated hence the establishment of Imire Safari Ranch and the Black Rhino Breeding Station. Norman pioneered the introduction of wild life onto commercial farms. He has been highly recognised for his enormous contribution towards the conservation of Zimbabwes wild areas.

Imire is renowned for the Black Rhino Breeding and Conservation Programme

We have had outstanding success in breeding and releasing Black Rhino back into their natural original environment in Matusadona National Park.

We are also one of the first farms to offer homes to young orphan elephants and instigated research to improve handling and teaching elephants in order for them to be ridden and to work on farms.

Today, we have Nzou, a 35 year old orphaned female elephant who has become the Matriarch of a herd of buffalo. Makavusi, Toto and Mundevu are elephant who allow you to ride, swim and share their daily chores…a magical experience.

Imire is easily accessible for day trips, weekenders and longer stays. It is ideal for the family, business person or traveller .This relatively small area offers you many of the wonders of Africa , without the hassle of long tedious journeys.

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And From John and Judy Travers

Imire Safari Ranch wishes all our Agents, Donors, Friends and Clients a very Happy Christmas and a New Year of peace.

Imire, on the positive side of things, has had a very interesting and exciting year, with Mundevu the ele giving birth to Kutanga 30thApril a first for us, he is an absolute time waster. Poggle the wartie gave birth to Winken, Blinken and Nod; she has reintroduced her pogglets back into Tatenda's and Shanu's gang which has always been a very special friendship.

In October we were given the great privilege of becoming custodians to a pair of breeding white rhino from the Matopas, N'tombi and Matopas. To stand within feet from a white and black rhino, is a sacred moment and something we continue to remain in awe of and feel truly blessed by.

We would like to thank most sincerely National Parks, Dr.Chris Foggin and his team who work tirelessly for the wildlife industry throughout the year, as well as the conservation community of the Matopas for their support in the capture of the white rhino.

Reilly Travers, two friends James Reid and Jamie Manuel had the adventure of a life time kayaking the mighty Zambezi 3000kms and four months later, they reached the mouth. A great achievement, their mission was not only to have an adventure but to raise awareness of the plight of the rhino of Zimbabwe.

Lastly the Premier of "There's a rhino in my house" filmed by Animal Planet on Imire, was released this year.

We would like to thank friends and the Harare Community for coming together and fundraising on behalf of the rhino of Imire. A truly memorable evening. Thank you from us all on Imire for such recognition.

We would like to thank you all for your support, generosity, concerns and business throughout the year. It’s been a wonderful humbling 2009, sharing our Zimbabwean heritage with such a great community of people, not only from Zimbabwe but from all over the world. Thank you so much.

Love to you all from us all on Imire

imiregp@zol.co.zw

www.imiresafariranch.com