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Imire Game Park: An Adventurous Escape from the Hustle of City

Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservancy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Being a wanderer I, Jozef Behr, love to go on adventurous safaris. This time I choose Imire game park in Zimbabwe. You can take any safari troop to explore the game park to the fullest and enjoy every bit of it. There are many resorts near the game park that allow you to escape the city's hustle and bustle while enjoying world-class food and service. Alternatively, volunteer for a longer period of time and work with conservation professionals to obtain hands-on experience with nature and animals in Africa, including elephants and rhinos. Imire is a once-in-a-lifetime hideaway that has something for everyone, no matter how long you stay with us. 

Imire Game Park
 

Imire Game Park's only aim is to safeguard endangered animals in Africa and to aid in the conservation of all wildlife. Volunteers are convinced that rural communities and conservation programs can coexist and work together to ensure the preservation of our natural heritage. Imire's sole goal is to improve the link between tourism, conservation programs, and local populations. They do this through long-term sustainable environmental management and community programs that benefit everyone.  

Do not search for another site if you wish to view rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and zebras wandering 10-15 meters from you, eat wonderful meals made by skilled chefs, and sleep in awe-inspiring surroundings. THIS IS THE LOCATION!!! I've been in love with this location since the first few minutes.  

Imire has long been a significant location in the Hwedza region, and was dubbed the "Meeting Place" in the past. Ancient inhabitants are supposed to have herded their livestock from the Marondera area to the Hwedza area, a 60-kilometer excursion. The Shona term for "wait" is "Mirai," thus an overnight stop at "Imire" would break up the long trek on foot. 

I really appreciate that Imire is still a "meeting point" for people from all over the world, and that it has been a location where many have forged lifelong connections and discovered their enthusiasm for animals and Africa. 

Almost everyone who visits Imire has visited Castle Kopje at least once. On Imire, the stately Castle Kopje stands in the heart of the "Numwa Lands." Nhumwa means "messenger" in Shona, and it is assumed that the name originated from when ancient people gathered at Castle Kopje to summon their ancestors. 

 


 

Castle Kopje was initially occupied in the 13th century, and vestiges of defensive walls and walled-in shelter tombs are typical of Shona custom. The discovery of a woman's grave and gold items during an archaeological dig at Castle Kopje suggests that it is the burial site of a significant figure, most likely a member of the nobility or a prominent clergyman. In fact, Castle Kopje is Zimbabwe's sole site where a scientific excavation has unearthed a considerable quantity of gold artefacts in their natural setting. 

About the Author 

I, Jozef Behr, is a writer, poet, and have a slight inclination towards adventurous trips to different places from all over the world. I started fulfilling my adventurous trip bucket list again after the pandemic. I write a blog on my personal experience to encourage all those who haven’t stepped out from their home after the Covid outbreak.

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