Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park: Victoria Falls

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Mosi-oa-Tunya National ParkVictoria Falls

• MJ Matson
• Eli Powell
• Lizzie Mitchell

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Where Are We?
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Site Description

• Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
• Zambezi River forms the border between Zambia to
  the North and Zimbabwe to the South
• 5,604 ft wide, just over a mile and drops 306 ft
  forming the largest sheet of water in the world
• UNESCO Worlds Heritage site

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Goals

• Maintain World Heritage Status
• Restructure infrastructure of the park service
• Make all activities within the park sustainable
• Transform the Resort into a sustainable
  eco-resort
• Work with the community for a more cohesive and
  accepted plan

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Market

• Allocentric or FIT travelers.
• Integrated sustainable mass tourists

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Sense of Place

• One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
• Energetic Atmosphere
• Gateway Community
• Culture and History

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Destination Planning

• Activities and Adventures in and around the falls
• Accommodation
• Park Service Infrastructure

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Community Planning

• Education program for upstream communities
• Outreach education program
• School programs
• Adult seminars
• Job training
• Tour operator

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Sustainable Practices

• Accommodation (LEED certified)
• Tour Operators (STEP certified)
• Railroad System/Reduce Cars
• Helicopter Removal
• In park facilities
• Craft Market

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Design Techniques

• Resort Size
• Transportation
• Local Employment
• Composting Toilets and Solar Panels

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