Livingstone residents with NO FREE ACCESS AT ALL to the Zambezi River.

The small fenced area of the National Park used to be set back away from the river, allowing residents a lovely riverside drive, where they could see the river, watch animals and have picnics or just a nice scenic drive or walk. A few years ago this was included in the fenced area of the park to allow the animals access to the river, particularly during dry periods. Access to this fenced area of the park is now K35,000 per person for residents, plus K12,000 for the vehicle. This is out of reach for the majority of Livingstone residents. So I do not include this as 'free access' to the river, although it is the only part which is not privatised.

The development will take up a large stretch of the river bank, the only stretch left in the park, apart from the fenced area, which is not already developed. Both the Park and the World Heritage Site were made to protect the unique habitats of the falls and the river above and below. If we destroy all this and leave the surrounding areas, what are we trying to achieve?

Many of us would not object if Legacy put their golf course and hotels up on the hill to the South-East, such as on the road to Mukuni Village, away from the river, but still with a wonderful view of the river and the Falls.
Clare