Description

An exciting program that offers you the unique opportunity to volunteer at the lion breeding and rehabilitation program and to be part of a pioneering community education initiative in the Victoria Falls area of Zimbabwe.

Highlights

Volunteer Role

This program is a combination of two project areas, where you will work on our lion breeding and rehabilitation program along with the local community development initiatives. Your time will be divided equally between these areas.

The Lion Rehabilitation Program
250,000 lions used to roam the African continent: Latest estimates are that between 12,000 and 15,000 remain.

We invite you to walk and work with African Lions, to be involved in our in-depth research and data-collection activities, as well as to work with us towards the eventual release of lions back into the wild.

Conservation Education Initiative
This new scheme is an exciting development initiative, which will involve you working 1 ½ to 2 days a week within local schools carrying out important conservation workshops with the children, who are an absolute pleasure to teach. We firmly believe that one of the best long-term sustainable solutions for solving the conservation crisis that this country is currently facing is by educating the local children and communities.

Alongside your involvement with the lions and our conservation education initiatives, volunteers may also have the unique chance to visit an elephant orphanage, where assistance in data capture and other duties is greatly appreciated. Please note that this opportunity is only available to volunteers joining the project for a 4 week placement, as part of an optional additional trip, which only operates with sufficient volunteer interest.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,869.00

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's Included in the Program

- 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 lions, management and maintenance of the project infrastructure and the development of the lion breeding and rehabilitation program
- All transfers to and from Victoria Falls Airport upon your arrival and departure
- Arrival orientation
- 24 hour support from project coordinators and staff
- Any wildlife education talks that take place during your stay and that you might wish to partake in
- All accommodation and meals during your program
- Tea, coffee and juice throughout the day
- Laundry service during your stay and the service of a cleaner to attend to your room

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide and Asian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005