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Get up close to big game including rhino, African elephants and buffalo in the wilds of Zimbabwe! You can help to conserve endangered species whilst gaining inside knowledge about African wildlife.

Working on the staggering 10,000-acre conservancy, you will divide your time between working with the elephants and the rhinos. There may also be the chance to work at a small school close to the project during term time.

The Rhino Project

Help to rehabilitate rhinos and get them back into their natural environment. You will be able to play a significant role in saving this amazing species from extinction, your tasks may include:

• Learning to handle the rhinos
• Cleaning out pens and bringing the animals in for the evening
• Walking with the rhinos
• Collecting valuable data on their behaviour and ecology
• Interacting with the baby rhinos providing the contact and security they need during this important time in their lives

The elephant project

Work closely with these magnificent creatures and their handlers, you can learn all about and interact with gentle giants! Your tasks may include:

• Pen cleaning and feeding
• Elephant back safaris and camping out in the bush
• Daily tasks such as wood collection, ploughing and farm work using the elephants
• Go on elephant patrols and help with snare sweeps
• Observe the elephants in their natural habitat whilst gathering research and data

What’s Included in the Programme

Project fee: this entails important financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as tracking and monitoring equipment, programme maintenance and expansion
Assistance in your projects by various trained guides and staff during your stay
All accommodation
Meals throughout your project
24 hour project support
Arrival orientation
Meet and greet at the airport upon arrival

What’s Not Included in the Programme

Flights
Internal transfers to and from the airport: US$100 Payable upon arrival for return airport transfer
Visa costs and local taxes
Alcoholic drinks
Personal travel insurance. This should include cover for emergency air evacuation and repatriation.
All items of a personal nature such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other) and luxuries such as drinks.
E-mails and telephone calls (charged at cost)
Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Zimbabwe e.g. visit to the Victoria Falls.

Duration

2 - 4 weeks

Start Dates

First Friday of each month.

Costs / Benefits

From £999 for 2 weeks. Includes accommodation, some food, transfers, support and back up in-country and 24/7 emergency contact numbers. Before you leave full comprehensive information is provided through an Online Accounts and our expert travel advisers are always available to give help and advice.

Requirements

There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!