Thirteen members of the FPS, escorted by Dr David Jenkins, received a very special welcome in Botswana and Zambia last July/August. Not only did they see a wealth of wildlife, they were entertained and helped by conservationists and addressed by the Zambian Minister of State; they were also able to hear from and have discussions with workers in the field which gave them an insight into some conservation problems and made their trip ‘very worthwhile’.