ABSTRACT
Introduction National parks constitute some 12.7 per cent of the total land area of Zimbabwe. These parks are home to an exotic variety of wild animals in a relatively unspoiled natural habitat, and constitute the cornerstone of Zimbabwe's tourist industry. It is an industry which now earns the country a major percentage of its foreign exchange. Yet while the economy enjoys this revenue and while the tourists enjoy the unique variety of wild animals, what of the communities that live on the edge of these estates?
