26/08/2010

Africa: Walk and Volunteer with lions in Zimbabwe

Would you like to walk with lions in Zimababwe? Extremely close encounters with lions on this Lion Breeding Project in two beautiful locations. This is the only project in the world where you can take lions for a walk through a Game Reserve - a unique and unbelievable experience!

It is heartbreaking, but the number of lions in Africa is decreasing at an alarming rate. Current patterns indicate that within a very short time there will be no lions left on this continent. On this very worthwhile and necessary Lion Breeding Project, your work will assist in helping this project to continue and, over the long term, will also hopefully contribute to preventing the decrease in the lion population in Africa.

THE LION BREEDING PROGRAMME

The aim of the Lion breeding program is "To secure and, where possible, restore sustainable lion populations throughout their present and potential range within Eastern and Southern Africa, recognizing their potential to provide substantial ecological, social, cultural and economic benefits."

PROJECT OVERVIEW

This outstanding project where you'll work hands-on with lion cubs takes place in two amazing environments. You can choose to work at either of the following locations:
1. Fantastically beautiful Gweru or
2. Near the awesome Victoria Falls

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

* Walk alongside lions as part of the pride and enjoy the exhilaration of being part of a hunt as the young cubs learn to stalk their prey
* Work on the world’s leading programme for the release of lions back into the wild
* Experience the African bush in a very special way. You will be actively involved in a number of conservation activities
* Immerse yourself in local Zimbabwean culture
* Take advantage of optional trips to see more of the area’s spectacular wildlife areas in neighbouring Botswana or Zimbabwe including the enormous Hwange National Park, with the chance to walk with rhino at Matopos National Park and visit the lion rehabilitation programme’s breeding base
* Make friends for life with the other international volunteers on the programme

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

* An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Africa and the Zimbabwean culture.
* You'll learn a lot about genuine conservation of African Wildlife from experts in their field.
* New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.
* An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market.
* And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

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