Did you have any idea how you would earn a living?
We’ve lived off Steve’s pension for the whole seventeen
years we have been here, as our work here at the centre
is voluntary. We sold our house to build the conservation
centre, that’s how we started off.
What facilities does the centre have?
There is a classroom, library and large interpretive room
full of exhibities on wildlife. At Mfuwe Day Secondary
School, there is a classroom, offices, student resource room,
botanic gardens and nature conservancy.
Have you ever run into difficulties with wild animals?
Not as many as you might think, but there are the
occasional ones. One of our dogs was attacked by lions and
survived. Mostly we live very peacefully with the animals.
Are you involved in other local projects?
Yes, Chipembele has a seat on the board of trustees for
South Luangwa Conservation Society.
What would be your word of advice to Zambian’s on the
tourism potential?
Zambia has an untapped reserve for tourism and
Zambians should try and visit as many places as they can,
because this is their heritage. It’s important for Zambians to
get involved in running some of the tourism outfits.
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