THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X Backcountry Africa
Location: Zambia
14 years as an active outfitter!
Success on safari is impossible without one thing – teamwork! While Russell and Zane are the primary PHs for BCA they are both fortunate to have a very professional and supportive team of drivers, trackers, skinners and chefs that make our safaris a success.
To learn more about Backcountry Africa, visit their website below:
Backcountry Africa
Backcountry Africa
Backcountry Africa does more than just hunt.
To find out their impact, click the various bullet points below:
Current Research:
Wildlife, vegetation, and fire data collection
Future Research:
Elephant population study
Annual aerial censuses conducted by government, funded by operator, and overseen by ecologist
120
full-time, privately funded scouts
$25,000
Estimated annual AP cost
~40
huntable species across all operating areas
1.2+ mil
ha of total land managed (owned and leased)
14
years managed
$4-5M
of initial investment
270
people employed
X10
2700 indirect livelihoods impacted
2 schools supported with staff accommodations, educational materials, etc
2 medical clinics supported with staff accommodations, refurbishing, etc
8 local soccer teams supported with boots, jerseys, balls, etc.
Ethos
“We believe in ensuring that we are constantly thinking about sustaining our wildlife, improving the habitat, and the includes people benefiting from wildlife” – Russell
“We operate in very rural Zambia and Zimbabwe. Hunting is the only form of employment in these areas and the only land use that is protecting wildlife. There are tourism operations, but not at the scale in which we are operating.” – Russell
Maunga River Conservancy: Clinic Construction
In this video, we explore a proposed hunting project that seeks to capture the essence of what it means to be a hunter. This initiative is not merely about the act of hunting itself but delves into the deeper values and identity that define hunters today. Through this project, we aim to shed light on how hunting is intricately woven into the fabric of tradition and culture, reflecting the heart and soul of those who engage in it.
Conservation & Community Giving Program
In partnership with Backcountry Africa, your hunt becomes more than an unforgettable experience — it becomes a force for good.
Through your participation, a portion of the funds from this safari will directly support The Origins Foundation’s mission of community upliftment and wildlife conservation across Africa in collaboration with Backcountry Africa.
Your contribution helps create lasting impact — from empowering local communities through education and employment to protecting vital wildlife habitats and supporting sustainable conservation initiatives.
Every moment in the field becomes part of something bigger: preserving Africa’s wild heritage and ensuring that both people and wildlife thrive for generations to come.
Hunt ethically. Give purposefully. Leave a legacy.