Description

You will live in close contact with black rhino, elephants, buffalo and all the other species of wild animal on the 10,000 acre conservancy...you will witness incredible animal relationships, hear their sounds, record vital information, and learn the appreciation of simplicity from the surrounding rural communities.

Duties with the elephants will include:
- Handling and checking on the training of the elephant
- Pen cleaning and feeding
- Chores such as, wood collection, ploughing, and farm work using the elephant
- Elephant patrols and snare sweeps
- Observing the elephant in their natural habitat and spending valuable time in their company
- Help teach cooperative elephant handling
- Gathering research and data
- Elephant back safaris - camping out in the bush a treat for you at the end of your stay.

Volunteer Involvement with the Rhino:
- Learn to handle the rhino
- Clean out pens and gather the evening browse
- Walk with the rhino and spend quality time with these wonderful animals in order to collect valuable data on their behavior and ecology
- Interaction with the baby rhino providing the contact and security they need during this important time in their lives.

Highlights

- You will live in close contact with black rhino, elephants, buffalo and all the other species of wild animal on the 10,000 acre conservancy... you will witness incredible animal relationships, hear their sounds, record vital information, and learn the appreciation of simplicity from the surrounding rural communities.
- Be a part of a world renowned programme to save this ancient animal from extinction. You will play an important role in rehabilitating these endangered animals back into their natural environment.
- Experience the African bush in a very special way on this private reserve. Explore the savannah grasslands on horseback or whilst riding on African Elephants

Travel Highlights:

During your stay at Imire you will have the opportunity to enjoy an excursion to some of the other spectacular spots that Zimbabwe has to offer. These trips are also a great time for volunteers to interact and get to know each other better. The exact itinerary of the expedition can be arranged when you arrive in Zimbabwe, but will usually include a visit to Antelope Park, our lion breeding and rehabilitation programme, as well as Hwange National Park and the Victoria Falls.

Qualifications

Minimum 17 years, maximum decided on potential participants' health

Intern Types

• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
• Animal Sciences

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1285 +

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

- Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with This project fee facilitates funding for items such as food for rhinos and elephants, management and maintenance of rhino pens, and the development of the conservation programme
- All transfers to and from Harare International Airport upon your arrival and departure
- Assistance in your projects and comprehensive orientation by various trained guides and staff during your stay
- Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day
- Unlimited tea, coffee and juice throughout the day
- Weekly laundry service during your stay
- The service of a cleaner to attend to your room

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Minimum 17 years

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 working days

Year Founded

2004