Zimbabwe

Gap Year Zimbabwe

A gap year in Zimbabwe is an excellent choice for numerous reasons. If viewing African wildlife is top of your agenda a Zimbabwe travel provides some of the best wildlife viewing on the continent. Most travellers on a Zimbabwe gap year manage to see all of Africa’s ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, leopard, lion and elephant) as well as countless other animals – indeed, between them, Zimbabwe and neighbouring Botswana are home to pretty much all of southern Africa’s mammal species. One of the great things about a Zimbabwe gap year is that, because of its well maintained road network and relatively small size, it’s so easy to get out and about and do some exploring. An absolute ‘must do’ on a gap year in Zimbabwe is to spend some time at the magnificent Victoria Falls, a breath-taking 1700 metre wide waterfall. Victoria Falls is known as the adventure capital of Africa and a highlight of any gap year in Zimbabwe is white water rafting beneath it.

One of Zimbabwe's most rewarding gap year options is to volunteer abroad. Real Gap has several extremely worthwhile Zambia volunteer projects from – including a WWF endorsed black rhino conservation project.

Travel Zimbabwe

Volunteer in Zimbabwe

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	Big-Five Wildlife Conservation Expedition

Walk with lions and carry out hands-on work with rhino and elephants in Zimbabwe. Canoe the Zambezi River, stay in national parks and take the chance to observe numerous native species.


	Black Rhino and Elephant Conservation Zimbabwe

Handle rhino, train elephants and make a real difference to the future of endangered species in Zimbabwe. Living close to the animals will give you a unique insight into their lives and make for fantastic photos opportunities.


	Hwange National Park Conservation

Get a one-off insight into life on Zimbabwe’s top nature reserve, home to buffalo, elephant, lions and more. You might be involved in darting animals, checking for snares, studying elephants or checking for poacher activity.


	Lion Breeding and Conservation Zimbabwe

Walk with lions and watch cubs hunt their first prey. This is a rare opportunity to get close to wild animals while contributing to valuable breeding and release work. Explore the grasslands on horseback or elephant-back, too.


	Victoria Falls Lion Rehab and Community Volunteer

Do the unthinkable - walk with lions! Collect data, carry out research and watch as the lion cubs learn to hunt. You’ll also educate local children, and pay a memorable visit to elephant orphans.


	Zimbabwe Sports Adventure Programme

Spend four activity-packed weeks in South Africa! Canoe down the Zambezi River, learn to live in the African bush, walk with lions and get an internationally recognised scuba diving certificate.