Rhino Conservation in Zimbabwe
The project’s mission focuses on education about conservation and wildlife for future generations. This volunteer programme is a unique opportunity to live in the heart of Zimbabwe, sharing the experiences of a 10,000-acre family-run conservancy.
The project is home to an internationally renowned Black Rhino Breeding and Release Programme which has supported Zimbabwe’s rhino population since the mid-1980s. Volunteers play a role in securing the future of this once-again endangered animal, working alongside anti-poaching rangers, working on rhino research projects and getting involved in the daily monitoring of both black and white rhinos.
Our Rhino and Elephant Conservation Programme is a unique hands-on opportunity to get behind the scenes and experience day-to-day life on a private conservancy, and be involved with the protection and conservation of Zimbabwe’s endangered black rhino.
The programme focuses on the conservation of 10 black and eight white rhino, three elephants and a wealth of plains game including giraffe, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, impala, kudu, crocodile and the rare sable antelope.
The aim of the programme is to assist the reserve's established black rhino breeding and release programme; collect meaningful data and information relating to rhino and wildlife conservation and animal behaviour, and engage with the local community about wildlife conservation.
Volunteer Work
This is a hands-on programme with a diverse range of activities, volunteers contribute directly to the conservancy’s conservation efforts and community work:
Rhino monitoring and observation
Elephant interaction and observation
Wildlife monitoring and research
Conservancy maintenance
Community projects involving local school children, women’s groups and local farmers
Community engagement
Successful wildlife conservation goes hand in hand with community education and engagement. Volunteers work with community leaders and schools to share their passion for conservation and the environment.
Volunteering is a unique opportunity to completely immerse yourself in a new country and culture, experiencing day-to-day life in Africa first hand – all while giving back to an important conservation cause. We guarantee your experiences on the programme will be life-changing!
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