Black Rhino & Elephant Conservation

  Zimbabwe

• Other Cities in Zimbabwe: 
Victoria Falls

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: All year

Description: Volunteers will live in close contact with black rhino, elephants, buffalo & all the other species of wild animals on the 10,000 acre conservancy. Come witness incredible animal relationships, hear their sounds, record vital information, & gain an appreciation of simplicity from the surrounding rural communities.

Highlights: During the late 80's, the peak of rhino-poaching in Southern Africa, the Dept. of National Parks & Wildlife moved the remaining 120 black rhino from the National Parks into conservancies. Since then, breeding has been successful. Calves, once weaned, are monitored & released back into the national parks. This has increased the numbers tremendously, but the work continues.

Optional Add-ons:
Project Excursions - Visit Antelope Park, a lion breeding & rehabilitation program, Hwange National Park or Victoria Falls.

3-Day Tour in Antelope Park - Visit the world's first lion rehabilitation & release into the wild program. Ride elephants; go game viewing on horseback, on foot or in a vehicle; relax on a boat ride; canoe or fish.

6-Day Antelope Park, Miombo, & Victoria Falls Package - Go white water rafting or bungee jump 111 m. off the Victoria Falls Bridge!

10-Day Sightseeing Package - This comprehensive package includes visits to Victoria Falls, Camp Sita Tunga, the Okavenga Delta, as well as Zimbabwe & Botswana game reserves. Enjoy a rhino walk, game drive & cave painting tour. Visit Victoria Falls where you can bungee jump, white water raft, visit the falls, or gorge swing. Get up close & personal with a herd of elephant, buffalo, a pride of lion, pack of hyena & many more at Hwange National Park.

Qualifications: This program is available for group bookings of 10+.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Zimbabwe in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

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Year Founded: 1982