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The Zambezi River: Wilderness and Tourism INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES The Zambezi River Wilderness and Tourism BY SALLY WYNN Introduction The visitor survey sample was selected to proportionally The Zambezi Society is a Zimbabwe-based nongovernmental represent the range of tourism accommodation and activ- membership organization devoted to conserving the ity choices in each location, and included people staying in biodiversity and wilderness values of the Zambezi River in hotels, safari lodges and camps, self-catering–national parks central-southern Africa, and to encouraging people to find lodges, and on houseboats, or canoeing and camping. ways of benefiting from the river’s resources without destroy- Members of the Zambezi Society were asked to com- ing them. During the latter half plete a questionnaire that they received by mail with no of the 1990s, the society be- follow-up reminders. gan to receive numerous com- Respondents for both surveys either completed a ques- plaints and concerns from tionnaire individually or in a group response recorded on various sources, implying that one survey. Both close-ended and open-ended questions tourism was having a negative were used to ensure that survey information was complete impact on the wilderness val- for each concept. ues of the Zambezi River. The reports were wide-ranging, Study Results Sally Wynn on Lake Kariba. Photo by Dick Pitman. including unchecked com- A total of 473 surveys was completed by 1,209 visitors to mercialization, ad hoc devel- the Zambezi River area. Of visitors surveyed, 44% of re- opment, tree cutting, border violations, unauthorized road spondents were from Zimbabwe or the Zambezi region and and camp building, noise pollution, littering and abuse of 56% were international. camping sites, and illicit tour and guide activities. A total of 650 surveys were sent to Zambezi Society The overall concern was that the special “wilderness members and 160 questionnaires were completed and re- value” of the Zambezi River was being eroded by inap- turned for a 25% response rate. Respondent surveys in- propriate visitor behavior and tourism development. In cluded input from 315 Zambezi Society members. Survey order to provide visitor input, the society embarked in respondents were mainly (94%) from Zimbabwe. 1998 on a survey project aimed at reporting visitors’ per- Respondents to both surveys value Zambezi wilderness ceptions about wilderness values and importance in the highly. The majority of visitor respondents reported that Zambezi context as well as providing a visitor-based defi- they felt it important that wilderness exists (98%), they nition of the term wilderness. valued wilderness personally (84%), and they came to the Zambezi valley for a wilderness experience (77%). Methodology The responses to an open-ended question in both surveys Visitor data collection was conducted using an on-site ques- provided a fairly comprehensive definition of the term wilder- tionnaire approach in four main Zambezi valley tourism ness. This was summarized from both surveys as a natural, destinations on the Zimbabwean side of the river: Victoria undeveloped, and unpopulated landscape, which is sceni- Falls, Kariba/Matusadona National Park, Mana Pools Na- cally attractive or unusual, containing indigenous species, and tional Park, and Kanyemba/Mavuradonha Wilderness Area. inducing an emotional state of mind in which the visitor may 34 International Journal of Wilderness APRIL 2002 • VOLUME 8, NUMBER 1 feel one or more of the following: in har- responses for this question on wilder- • natural/unspoiled landscapes— mony with nature, freed from “civiliza- ness values is shown in Table 1. includes wide open spaces and a tion,” inspired, refreshed, invigorated, The physical values of Zambezi wil- feeling that little has changed in the challenged, stimulated, humbled, or derness reported as highly valued by landscape. spiritually fulfilled. A detailed list of the respondents include: • wild species—animals roaming free and indigenous plants. • lack of people—including the Table 1—Respondents Reported Values for signs of their existence, such as pol- What Makes a Place Truly Wild lution, litter, vehicles, and noise. Values of a Truly Wild Place Visitor Survey ZS Members • lack of development—wilderness (n=435) (n=160) is seen as an escape from and a di- rect contrast to urban civilization. NATURAL VALUES 93% 97% • lack of commercialization— Presence of/proximity to wild fauna and flora 42% 32% commercial tourism development Animals roaming free/in natural state 15% 12% and activities seem to be consid- Unspoiled, natural ecosystems/in “original state” 27% 43% ered inappropriate to wilderness Scenic/landscape beauty 6% 4% areas, whereas low-impact struc- Large scale/size landscapes/open spaces 3% 6% tures and activities are felt to be UNDEVELOPED VALUES 48% 66% appropriate. Lack of development/infrastructure/settlement 21% 38% Undeveloped areas deliberately set aside 2% 0% The nonphysical values of Zambezi Nature-sensitive/simple/uncommercial development only 17% 14% wilderness, often neglected in tourism Lack of fences/roads/electricity etc. 8% 14% planning but particularly important to UNCROWDED VALUES 49% 96% local and regional visitors and Zambezi Few/no people/tourists 20% 46% Society members for whom wildlife is Limited access (e.g.vehicle restrictions/by foot only) 3% 3% less of a novelty, include: peace, soli- Lack of human activity (vehicles/pollution/litter) 12% 34% tude, isolation, a feeling of harmony Lack of human interference (controls/rules/signs) 12% 12% with nature, spiritual feelings, chal- Animals and people separated (guided tours only) 1% 0% lenge, and adventure. Small groups of visitors only 1% 1% Eleven areas of the Zambezi River were identified by respondents as be- EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL VALUES 21% 60% ing important for wilderness apprecia- Silence (natural sounds only) 8% 25% tion. Relative satisfaction with the visitor Feeling of being “at one with/in harmony with nature” 1% 3% experience in each area was expressed Peace/serenity 2% 5% by respondents on a five-point scale of Solitude/seclusion 5% 13% strongly agree to strongly disagree. The Remoteness/isolation 5% 8% four areas given the highest satisfaction Feeling of humankind’s insignificance 0% 6% ratings by respondents were: CHALLENGE/ADVENTURE VALUES 5% 6% Presence of danger/feelings of fear 2% 1% • Mana Pools National Park/ Rugged experience/sleeping rough/fending for oneself 1% 3% Chewore Safari Area (includes Unpredictability/encountering the unexpected 2% 2% the Sapi Safari Area and Middle Zambezi). CULTURAL ENCOUNTER VALUES 2% 2% • Lake Kariba/Matusadona Opportunity to interact with local peoples/traditions 2% 2% National Park (away from Kariba MANAGEMENT VALUES 4% 3% town). Efficient, but unobtrusive management 2% 3% • Chizarira National Park/ High standards of guiding 1% 0% Mavuradonha Wilderness Area/ Good standards of comfort/safety 1% 0% Zambezi escarpment mountainous International Journal of Wilderness APRIL 2002 • VOLUME 8, NUMBER 1 35 terrain (different from the valley); Table 2—Respondents Reported What Detracts from this area is especially popular with a Place Feeling Truly Wild local visitors. From “Truly Wild” Visitor Survey ZS Members •Victoria Falls/Chirundu/Kan- (n=420) (n=160) yemba are relatively settled and urbanized areas, but have impor- PEOPLE/HUMAN ACTIVITIES 70% 98% tant wilderness areas nearby (e.g., Too many people/mass tourism 38% 40% Zambezi National Park near Too many vehicles 10% 17% Victoria Falls). Pollution/litter 11% 21% Harassment by curio sellers/vendors/currency dealers 1% 1% Tourism activity choices that respon- Unruly/insensitive visitors 5% 11% dents reported as offering high wilder- Unruly/too many operators 4% 8% ness value include: canoeing, boating Presence of security guards 1% 0% on Lake Kariba, and safari lodges/bush NOISE 37% 69% camps that offer guided walks and General noise (unspecified) 9% 29% “close encounter” bush experiences. Aircraft (including helicopters & microlights) 7% 6% The visitor survey asked respon- Motorboats/boats/kapenta rigs 7% 10% dents to indicate from a checklist what Cars/buses 6% 11% activities they had undertaken in their Trains 1% 0% visit to the Zambezi. The responses Music/radios 5% 9% (and any additional activities added by Generators 1% 5% respondents) were categorized into Construction companies 1% 0% three groups, depending on their de- gree of impact on the environment: DEVELOPMENT (GENERAL) 48% 72% low, medium, and high. Of the 10 Too much development/infrastructure/settlement 29% 39% most popular activities undertaken by Roads (especially tarred) 9% 17% respondents, 7 fall within the low-im- Fences 3% 4% pact category: bird-watching, walking, Lights/electricity pylons 4% 7% photography, fishing (from land), Signs 1% 1% swimming/sunbathing, and picnick- Rules and regulations/restrictions/lack of spontaneity 2% 4% ing. The remaining three most popu- COMMERCIAL TOURISM 36% 58% lar activities—sightseeing, game Commercialization/big hotels/luxury lodges/tourist traps 26% 36% viewing, and camping—were in the Inappropriate/insensitive development/architecture 5% 10% medium category. High-impact activi- Inappropriate activities (e.g. discos/casinos/video games) 2% 8% ties such as motorboating, golf, river/ Presence of “tame wildife”/feeding of animals 2% 3% lake cruises, and air flights were most Exploitation/extortion 1% 1% often listed by visitors to Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba, and Kanyemba. IMPACTS ON NATURE 10% 27% None of the visitor activities that are
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