By Kudakwashe Kutinyu
The Iganyana Children’s Bush camp in Hwange district was recently renamed Wilton Nsimango Children’s Bush Camp, in honour of a man who has shown unwavering love, dedication and commitment to wildlife.
Winston Nsimango has devoted over 20 years to fostering a profound bond between youth and wildlife, seamlessly aligning with the core principles of wildlife conservation.
He has over the years equipped local villagers, tourists, students on school trips with knowledge about the significance of wildlife for the betterment of the societies and promoting inclusivity.
The timely gesture comes at a time when there are gradual shifts in climate change, illegal trophy hunting of protected species and mining activities which require brave men like Nsimango to continue protecting the environment and some wildlife from extinction.
The renaming of Iganyana Children’s Bush Camp to that of a local individual’s name is an eye opener to the community that it is everyone’s duty to disseminate knowledge and protect the land for wildlife to improve the ecosystem.
Nsimango joined the Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) in the early 2000s, dedicating himself to protecting African Wild Dogs from extinction. His tireless efforts have inspired countless children, many of whom have gone on to become ambassadors for conservation in their communities.
Wildlife conservation still needs heroes such as Nsimango who has clear passion towards growing a global community that seeks to protect the wildlife from poachers.
Wildlife environment should not be disturbed by human activities as they pose a danger as revealed that the slightest mistake may endanger the environment. Telephone wires crossing through the National park and bush camps are some of the obstacles identified to be posing as immediate threats.
The Wilton Nsimango Children’s Bush Camp is situated on the outskirts of the country’s biggest wildlife home Hwange National Park providing a safe conclusive environment for children
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