In July 2025, the world turned its gaze to Victoria Falls as Zimbabwe hosted the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on wetlands. It wasn't just a diplomatic milestone-it was a declaration that Zimbabwe is ready to lead on climate resilence, youth innovation and sustainable tourism.

Wet lands are no longer just ecological zones-they'reimmersive destinations. From the Zambezi floodplains to Lake Chivero, thees landscapes offer:

- Birding Safaris and canoe trails

- Cultural Storytelling and village tours

- Agro-tourism experience like mushroom farming and beekeeping

COP15 spotlighted these key areas as key to both conservation and community based tourism

Victoria Falls: Wetland City and Tourism Powerhouse

Victoria Falls was officially designated a Ramsar Wetland City-one of the only three in Sorthen Africa This status boost Zimbabwe's globally visibility and positions the city as a model for:

- Eco-lodge development

- Green travel packages

- Youth-led conservation tours

it's a call to reimagine tourism as a tool for education, empowerment and environmnet stewardship

What This Means for Travitude Travels Zimbabwe

As operator and youth empowerment, Travitude Travels Zimbabwe is proud to align with the  COP15 legacy. We're not just booking  trips- we're building impact by:

- Curating wetland-based itineraries that blend adventure with education, spotlighting Zimbabwe's ecological gems

- Partnering with local communities to co-create authentic experience that generate income and pride

We believe travel should leave more than footprints-it should leave legacies