Location
  • Zimbabwe
Length
1 to 12 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
17
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Hostel Lodge Tent
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30)

Pricing

Starting Price
750
Price Details
The programme fee for our volunteer projects includes accommodation, three meals a day, transfers to and from the project when you arrive and all the equipment needed to do your work. The volunteer fee also contributes to the development of new programmes and ensures that all the projects where you work are sustainable long term.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
Oct 11, 2018
Dec 07, 2015
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About Program

Conservation Travel Africa offers incredible wildlife volunteer programmes in Zimbabwe. With some of the finest game viewing in Africa, you can join projects focused on the protection and conservation of endangered animals such as rhinos and elephants, monitor Big 5 game in vast wilderness areas or work in reputable animal sanctuaries. We have wildlife conservation projects perfect for gap year volunteering, career breaks, mature volunteers and families.

Zimbabwe’s tourist industry, once one of the busiest in Africa, is well on the road to recovery and Zimbabwe is a popular destination for volunteers. The lack of tourism in recent years means it is home to unspoilt wilderness areas and abundant game viewing. A lack of government funding means there is plenty of important work to be done by wildlife conservation volunteers.

Our volunteer programmes in Zimbabwe include rhino and elephant conservation, Big 5 conservation in National Parks, anti-poaching programmes and horse riding.

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Program Highlights

  • Work to protect endangered species including black rhino and elephant
  • Live in the heart of Zimbabwe's most stunning wilderness areas, supporting Anti-Poaching Units in their daily challenge to protect the animals they serve
  • Join conservationists in National Parks, supporting rangers on the front line of conservation
  • Learn practical animal care skills and enrich the lives of rescued wildlife
  • Gain veterinary experience in reputable wildlife sanctuaries

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Program Reviews

4.67 Rating
based on 3 reviews
  • 5 rating 66.67%
  • 4 rating 33.33%
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  • Impact 4.7
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.7
  • Value 4.35
  • Safety 4.7
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Lorena
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best experience ever!

Was the most important thing I 've ever done! Being in touch with the nature 24hs a day...having the opportunity to live so close with the animals...listening to the birds every morning while I wake up...watching animal freedom....for me was the best thing I decided to do in my hole life! I will recommend everybody to do once in the life time. I will never forget all the love and family simphathy I received from the owners during the time I spend in the beautiful volunteer house. And also inviting us to celebrate Christmas with them! I will visit Imire a million times again!

What would you improve about this program?
Nothing.
31 people found this review helpful.
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Galina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching & Big 5 Conservation

Working at the school was great, particularly dishing out porridge and painting the mural. Watching the schoolchildren dancing was a highlight - their sense of rhythm and enjoyment are infectious!

The daily game drives were always a source of great excitement and walking through the bush was always a real thrill.

This was an absolutely life-changing experience for our children, thank you for giving them the opportunity to experience this programme!

What would you improve about this program?
It would be great to have a welcome pack with a basic map of the area and tips for coping in the environment (e.g. wear shoes, keep hydrated etc).
38 people found this review helpful.
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Cathy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

amazing family experience

My family and I spent 2 weeks on this project in August and had a really amazing experience. We were made to feel part of the community from the very start - with neighbours turning up at the door with homemade cakes and papayas from their garden and sharing delicious teas in the bush. We spent the mornings teaching in the local school which was very rewarding. The local children were great fun and eager to learn, in some classes we had to be quite inventive in overcoming language barriers but this added to the fun. Our children (13 & 14) played lots of sport with them which was very popular!
The afternoons were mainly spent helping on the conservancy. We learnt a range of skills - the african way - from fixing water pipes, spotting poachers snares, monitoring african dogs hole to tracking rhinos on foot. We saw all the big 5 and much, much more besides. The whole time we were looked after by an amazing local guide and we learnt so much. The conservancy is in the middle of the african bush and very, very beautiful. We will definitely be back!

What would you improve about this program?
A little more structure on the conservancy side. We had a ball but we would have liked to feel we had been a bit more useful! As we were the first on the program, I am sure this will be fine tuned. This project has the potential to be truely brilliant!
29 people found this review helpful.

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