Rhino and Elephant Conservation Volunteering in Zimbabwe

What is the Rhino and Elephant Conservation project all about?

Immerse yourself in wild Zimbabwe, and experience its impressive animals in close proximity!

On this family-run conservation reserve, in the heart of rural Zimbabwe, you will take part in a life-changing adventure, working toward the conservation of rhinos, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and more. Be part of something incredible on this community-based conservation program, and help the dwindling rhino population toward a safer future.

This project is renowned for its rhino breeding and release program, and their successful anti-poaching efforts. Work with locals in the Zimbabwean African bush to observe the behaviours of the wildlife. The work you do will increase the knowledge surrounding how best to look after the rhino populations and habitats.

The project is home to three rescue elephants who, once orphaned, now have a happy and safe home amongst a herd of buffalo. And just recently, the project added a conservation component on cheetahs. Read more about the story on our blog, here.

Why choose this Rhino and Elephant Conservation Volunteering in Zimbabwe project?

• Learn about the Zimbabwean wildlife from knowledgeable and passionate local community members
• Contribute to the local community by working with schools, conducting research, and aiding in conservation as needed at the time of your placement
• Learn about anti-poaching and security
• Have an adventure and experience rural Zimbabwe, whilst making strides in wildlife conservation

Role of the Rhino and Elephant Conservation Volunteer

Learn about the animals’ behaviour and monitor their activities, whilst playing a role in their protection. From helping with animals’ feeds, to assisting in the upkeep of the reserve’s fences, each day will be different. Whilst exploring the bush daily, you will have the privilege of being close to the animals, and watching them exist happily in the semi-wild conservation reserve.

Part of the role is also to carry out anti-poaching and security duties. These could include undertaking snare patrols, lookout duties for possible poaching activities, and collecting snares and traps. You may be put through weapons training using a paintball gun, in a simulation of the rifles used in anti-poaching. It’s all part of the experience in getting close to the reality of the poaching problem.

Depending on the time of year, you may work on local community and teaching projects. This could include assisting in literacy programs in primary schools, or working with the conservation club to educate children about their local environment.

What skills do I need to be a wildlife conservation volunteer?

There are no specific requirements needed to join the project. We only ask that you are open-minded, flexible, and have a love for animals and an interest in their conservation.

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