Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park:
Victoria FallsMJ MatsonEli Powell
Lizzie Mitchell
Where Are We?
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
Goals
1. Maintain World Heritage Status 2. Restructure infrastructure of the park service 3. Make all activities within the park sustainable 4. Transform the Resort into a sustainable eco-
resort 5. Work with the community for a more
cohesive and accepted plan
Market
• Allocentric or FIT travelers. • Integrated sustainable mass tourists
Sense of Place
• One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
• Energetic Atmosphere• Gateway Community• Culture and History
Destination Planning
• Activities and Adventures in and around the falls
• Accommodation• Park Service Infrastructure
Community Planning
• Education program for upstream communities• Outreach education program– School programs– Adult seminars– Job training
• Tour operator
Sustainable Practices
• Accommodation (LEED certified)• Tour Operators (STEP certified)• Railroad System/Reduce Cars• Helicopter Removal• In park facilities• Craft Market
Design Techniques
• Resort Size• Transportation• Local Employment• Composting Toilets and Solar Panels
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