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Hwange National Park Conservation
This project offers you an opportunity to work in the magnificent Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s premier wildlife destination, directly assisting the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management in the conservation of the Park.
On this exciting programme, you will also have the opportunity to spend an optional week in the stunning Matobo National Park, classed as a World Heritage Site.
Volunteer Role
As a volunteer you will have access to the most remote areas of one of Africa's premier game reserves and its surrounding areas, where there are huge herds of elephant, buffalo, plains-game, lion and leopard.
Project Highlights
You will be involved in important wildlife conservation work, such as snare sweeps, game counts, visual observations and the darting of snared animals and the subsequent removal of these snares when necessary. Generally, your volunteer duties will involve some or all of the following:
- Small carnivore research
- Participation in studies monitoring elephant populations and their damage to vegetation
- Wildlife population counts and snare checks on wildlife
- Spoor transects and boundary patrols involving the assessment of what game has been in the area, assisting trackers in searching for signs of any illegal activity from poachers
- Assisting game scouts in the darting of snared animals and the removal of snares
- Gaining a deeper understanding of large-scale wildlife management and in-depth exploration of Zimbabwe’s most famous National Park
Project LocationYour base in Hwange is a safari camp, located on the outskirts of Zimbabwe’s Big 5 Hwange National Park and near the rural village of Dete; just two hours drive from Victoria Falls.
Your project base in Matobo is nestled amongst the magnificent granite domes of the Matobo Hills, within the UNESCO double World Heritage Site.
Accommodation & MealsDuring the Hwange project, you will be based at a beautiful Safari Camp, which is situated on the border of Hwange National Park and a 10km drive from the entrance gate to the main camp. The accommodation has recently been renovated and you will find the rooms to be simple yet very comfortable.
You will share a room with no more than three other volunteers of the same sex (unless otherwise requested). You will have your own dining room and recreation room where Satellite TV, library and various games are available. Use of the lodge swimming pool is also extended to volunteers on the programme.
During your time at the Matobo programme you will be staying in the National Park chalets, which are comprised of simple yet very comfortable rooms in the heart of the National Park. You will share a room with no more than two other volunteers and have use of full ablution facilities.
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Programme OverviewDuration & Price: 4 weeks £1299, 8 weeks £1999, 12 weeks £2699
How to book & pay:
Secure booking with £195, balance is due 12 weeks prior to departure
What is included?
Airport transfers
Full orientation on arrival
Accommodation & meals
Full support and assistance
24-hour emergency support
1 wk option Matobo National Park |
What is not included?
Personal travel insurance
All flights
Beverages
Visas
1 week optional excursion
Any excursions not on itinerary |
Programme Summary:
A unique opportunity to work within two of Zimbabwe’s greatest National Parks, carrying out vital conservation work such as snare sweeps, wildlife research, rhino walks and assistance to park rangers.
Other Zimbabwe volunteer work
Arrival dates: Various start dates, please contact us
Zimbabwe Travel Advice:
Visit our Zimbabwe Travel Advice page for useful travel information. |
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