Imire Safari Ranch Zimbabwe

105km from Harare, Imire is a rich and diverse area with a rolling bushveld of indigenous flora and fauna. Situated in a region where wildlife species were hunted to make way for cattle and cropping the area is still rich in wildlife and plains game. Early rock paintings show all typical species were present including black rhino and elephant as well as large predators. In 1972 Norman Travers (owner) 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. 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 also offer homes to young orphan elephants and instigate research to improve handling and teaching enabling them to be ridden and used to work.

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