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<blockquote data-quote="inyati13" data-source="post: 1117429" data-attributes="member: 17767"><p>I would not say it fit either one of those classes: Indentured servitude or slavery. In Zimbabwe, at the time I visited, there was no form of ownership like there was in America. I think it was more like this: The natives became part of the family of the farms and businesses. It had some mutual benefits. The owners took care of education, health care, etc. The natives provided cheap labor. It is amazing how close the bond often becomes. No one is held against their will to my knowledge. On a large operation (Humani) I visited in the Lowveld, Roger Whittall, provided schooling at his own expense for the natives he employed in his Safari/Farming operation. He is a remarkable man. He was the father of the Save Nature Conservancy:</p><p></p><p><em>Located at the junction of the Turgwe and Save rivers in Zimbabwe´s south-east Lowveld, Humani is the very epicentre of the renowned Save Conservancy, encompassing over 150 000 acresof premier big game/plainsgame country. Striking in its vegetative diversity, Humani comprises dense riverine dominated by towering hardwood trees, vast mopani and fever tree forests, open plains (maparis) and broken hill country. These habitats are populated by abundant and equally diverse game populations − the big five and an impressive array of plainsgame species. Historically famed for its monster leopards and spiral-horned antelope, over the past 20 years Humani has also earned a reputation for producing large-maned lions, heavy ivory and big - bossed buffalo bulls. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Founded in 1933 by James (Jimmy) Whittall, Humani was primarily a cattle ranch for the first 35 years of its existence. That status changed in the late 60s, when Jimmy´s son, Roger, began advocating a transition to wildlife. That man´s dream for the Save Valley was finally realized in 1991, when neighbouring cattle ranchers followed his example and tore down their cattle fences, focusing all their energies on wildlife and forming the Save Conservancy. Since then, game populations throughout the Save Valley have boomed, and the area´s successes − in black rhino and lion conservation particularly − are un-rivalled. Today, The Save Conservancy is part of the colossal Limpopo Transfrontier Peace Park, which includes Zimbabwe´s Gonarezhou National Park, the Kruger Park in South Africa, and the Banhine/Zinave parks in Mozambique. It cannot be disputed that the Save Conservancy´s current standing as one of Africa´s foremost wildlife destinations came about as a result of the work that Roger Whittall initiated on Humani, half a century ago. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>As well as being a celebrated rifle hunting destination, Humani is also a bowhunter´s wildest fantasy, with 30 000 acres dedicated exclusively to that pursuit since 1994. Hunting from pit and/or tree blinds, or stalking the enthralling riverine, Humani provides the ultimate African bowhunting experience. Unlike the typical "game farm" bowhunt, Humani retains the "old Africa" ambience that puts the silent hunter in touch with his primal roots.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="inyati13, post: 1117429, member: 17767"] I would not say it fit either one of those classes: Indentured servitude or slavery. In Zimbabwe, at the time I visited, there was no form of ownership like there was in America. I think it was more like this: The natives became part of the family of the farms and businesses. It had some mutual benefits. The owners took care of education, health care, etc. The natives provided cheap labor. It is amazing how close the bond often becomes. No one is held against their will to my knowledge. On a large operation (Humani) I visited in the Lowveld, Roger Whittall, provided schooling at his own expense for the natives he employed in his Safari/Farming operation. He is a remarkable man. He was the father of the Save Nature Conservancy: [i]Located at the junction of the Turgwe and Save rivers in Zimbabwe´s south-east Lowveld, Humani is the very epicentre of the renowned Save Conservancy, encompassing over 150 000 acresof premier big game/plainsgame country. Striking in its vegetative diversity, Humani comprises dense riverine dominated by towering hardwood trees, vast mopani and fever tree forests, open plains (maparis) and broken hill country. These habitats are populated by abundant and equally diverse game populations − the big five and an impressive array of plainsgame species. Historically famed for its monster leopards and spiral-horned antelope, over the past 20 years Humani has also earned a reputation for producing large-maned lions, heavy ivory and big - bossed buffalo bulls. Founded in 1933 by James (Jimmy) Whittall, Humani was primarily a cattle ranch for the first 35 years of its existence. That status changed in the late 60s, when Jimmy´s son, Roger, began advocating a transition to wildlife. That man´s dream for the Save Valley was finally realized in 1991, when neighbouring cattle ranchers followed his example and tore down their cattle fences, focusing all their energies on wildlife and forming the Save Conservancy. Since then, game populations throughout the Save Valley have boomed, and the area´s successes − in black rhino and lion conservation particularly − are un-rivalled. Today, The Save Conservancy is part of the colossal Limpopo Transfrontier Peace Park, which includes Zimbabwe´s Gonarezhou National Park, the Kruger Park in South Africa, and the Banhine/Zinave parks in Mozambique. It cannot be disputed that the Save Conservancy´s current standing as one of Africa´s foremost wildlife destinations came about as a result of the work that Roger Whittall initiated on Humani, half a century ago. As well as being a celebrated rifle hunting destination, Humani is also a bowhunter´s wildest fantasy, with 30 000 acres dedicated exclusively to that pursuit since 1994. Hunting from pit and/or tree blinds, or stalking the enthralling riverine, Humani provides the ultimate African bowhunting experience. Unlike the typical "game farm" bowhunt, Humani retains the "old Africa" ambience that puts the silent hunter in touch with his primal roots.[/i] [/QUOTE]
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