Meet the VFAPU team

VFAPU is under no illusion that we can completely stop poaching, but with the support of various stakeholders, companies, hotels, lodges and individuals we have been able to achieve significant successes to date. Since the unit’s establishment, we have removed over 22,000 wire snares from our operational area and have arrested over 750 hardened poachers.

Charles Brightman

Head of Operations

Charles Brightman, a local safari operator and conservationist, established the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit in January 1999 together with the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Clever Kapandura

Anti Poaching Scout

Trust Sibanda

Anti Poaching Scout