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About the Zimbabwe Professional Guides Association

The primary objective of the Zimbabwe Professional Guides Association (Z.P.G.A.) is to work with a collective Membership voice. Members of this Association share a commitment to conservation of the wildlife resources, and the long-term survival of all areas set aside for such purposes.

The Z.P.G.A. works with policy makers to identify problems and formulate solutions for conservation of our wildlife, wildlife habitat as well as the wildlife Industry as a whole in Zimbabwe. Not only for this generation, but for the long term sustainability for future generations to come.

Secondly, the association, in conjunction with government, has established and maintained one of the highest levels of field guide qualification in Africa. This system was developed by and is continuously being improved by the members themselves. Thereby maintaining a professional ethic that is meaningful and in real-time with the objectives of the Association.

The Zimbabwe Government, through the Department of the Zimbabwe Parks Wildlife Management Authority (Z.P.W.M.A.) remains the licensing authority, but acknowledges the Association examining body as a necessary and committed partner in this regard.

It is not compulsory to be a member of the Z.P.G.A. and in fact it is restricted to individuals who comply with our strict criteria for consideration before membership is granted. But aligning oneself, if one qualifies, with an organisation like the Z.P.G.A., with a strong legacy of maintaining industry integrity and standards provides Agents with a standard to sell and Guests a superior quality product to buy into.

Simply put, individuals with an affiliation to the Z.P.G.A. are automatically synonymous with the toughest Guiding standards and – more importantly – principles, in Africa.

Within this site you will find lists of members and other useful information regarding the Zimbabwe Professional Guides Association and Zimbabwe in general.

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Z.P.G.A. Mission

To ensure the conservation of wildlife through public engagement, education and advocacy for well-regulated wildlife operations and sustainable use.

Z.P.G.A. Mission

To ensure the conservation of wildlife through public engagement, education and advocacy for well-regulated wildlife operations and sustainable use.

Z.P.G.A. Vision

A society that values wildlife, engages in its conservation and understands and supports the role of well-regulated operations in the sustainable use of wildlife and wildlife spaces.

Z.P.G.A. Vision

A society that values wildlife, engages in its conservation and understands and supports the role of well-regulated operations in the sustainable use of wildlife and wildlife spaces.

Z.P.G.A. objectives

  • To institute and secure the general adoption of a high and sportsmanlike conception of wildlife and of the hunting and photography of such wildlife
  • To prevent and punish illegal and unsportsmanlike practices in the hunting of fauna and to encourage, promote and insist upon honourable and sportsman like conduct generally in practice of the profession and sport hunting
  • To prohibit control and regulate the giving of any service (for reward or otherwise) by members of the Association to persons desiring the service of a professional hunter or of a professional guide who have been guilty of illegal and/or unsportsmanlike conduct in the killing or photographing of fauna or who shall be regarded as undeserving of such service
  • To promote and assist in the preservation of the flora and fauna of Zimbabwe, and to maintain the highest standard of professionalism in safari hunting and guiding
  • To promote and safeguard the interest and welfare of members of the Association and their employees
  • To co-operate with other associations in Africa and elsewhere having objectives similar to this association
  • To co-operate in every possible manner with the government of Zimbabwe and the Ministries whose responsibility is tourism and wildlife or their equivalent in all matters concerning the preservation of fauna and flora consistent with the practice of hunting and guiding and safari activities and to ensure compliance by its members of all legislation governing tourism, National Parks, Game Reserves, Game Conservation Areas, Forest Land, Game departments and Wildlife
  • To co-operate to the fullest extent with the officers of National Parks and Wildlife Authority, other officers of the government of Zimbabwe and the Forestry Commission, and assist them in the execution of their duties in regard to the preservation of flora and fauna generally
  • To render assistance to members of the Association and their employees
  • To co-operate with those (wherever situated) who by business or other circumstances are directly connected with hunting game or with professional guiding ; and to provide means of discussion between them and members of the Association on interested matters of common interest
  • To provide at all times proper and professional service, equipment, vehicles, accommodation, staff etc. of high standard for hire or reward to local and visiting overseas sportsmen
  • To prevent the illegal and/or unsportsmanlike disturbances, destruction and/or molestation of fauna and flora by members of the Association and/or their clients and its or their employees
  • To control and regulate or prohibit the employment by members of employees in the hunting or guiding field
  • To arrange and supply information to persons wishing to hunt or photograph fauna or travel in Zimbabwe
  • To co-operate to the fullest extent with the Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe
  • To regulate or prohibit as the case maybe, the publication in Zimbabwe or elsewhere by members of advertisements, interviews or press releases contrary to the object of the Association

Z.P.G.A. Constitution

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Z.P.G.A. Code of Ethics

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Z.P.G.A. is a non-profit Association governed by its members through an agreed constitution.

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