Company : Conservation Travel Africa
Location : Zimbabwe - Hwange National Park
Duration: 2 weeks to 4 weeks
Approx Costs: 1750 to 2000 $ Dollars (US)
Volunteer in Zimbabwe’s most unspoilt national park.
Join a team of professional rangers, learn to track and monitor big game including elephant, rhino, lion and wild dog, and work with dedicated anti-poaching rangers as you patrol remote areas of the park on foot and by vehicle.
Hwange National Park is home to one of the largest concentrations of elephant in Africa and you will spend much of your time on elephant conservation activities including waterhole maintenance, herd counts, movement tracking and repairing habitat destruction. In addition to supporting the Trust's permanent researcher with his day to day patrols, maintenance and repairs, you will witness incredible animal sitings, have amazing photographic opportunities and leave with unbelievable memories of the real Africa.
Contribute to the long term conservation of two important National Parks and provide much-needed manpower:
There are one or two intakes every month from April - November.
The cost includes transfers from Victoria Falls to the project, all meals, accommodation, soft drinks and activities whilst on the project plus a donation to the Trust which supports the project's work.
No specific qualifications are required but volunteers must have a good grasp of spoken English and an interest in wildlife conservation. A good level of general fitness is also required as there is some walking and foot-based tracking involved in the project.
Volunteers must also be prepared to camp under canvas during their stay.
Last year, I have volunteered with Conservation Travel Africa, and it was one of the most fun and unique experiences. Not only I met so many great people from around the world that are now some of my close friends, but I also experienced the African wildlife in the best possible, most rewarding way. I got to work up close not only with rhinos, but elephants, lion, hyenas, sable antelopes, and other great animals. I have volunteered with other programs, but this one is so unique, you're never bored, always having fun and learning new stuff! That is why I always recommend this to all my friends and all people asking about volunteering in Africa. Well done, keep up the great work Conservation Travel Africa!