Wildlife Volunteering in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Come join us on this unparalleled, one of a kind African, Zimbabwe adventure where the passions for art, expression, animals and environment coincide! Work alongside up to ten other volunteers from across the globe to photograph and conduct vital research in some of the most remarkable settings on Earth! These awe-inspiring parks of Southern Africa offer some of the most ideal photo opportunities without question. The project is located in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi and Victoria Falls National Parks. Accommodations are set on the banks of the Zambezi River where hippos and elephants are known to roam. Zambezi National Park, stretched along the Zambezi River, is home to iconic animals such as lions, elephants, hippos, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, bushbucks, duikers, genets, honey badgers, spotted hyenas, African wild dogs and antelope species like the greater kudus, waterbucks and sables.

Are you adventurous, flexible, and passionate about wildlife conservation and securing the future of African lions? Join the Lion and Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteering project and work at the forefront of conservation initiatives and wildlife care in Victoria Falls. Together with a local team, you will focus on rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and injured animals, and providing a safe and permanent home for wildlife that cannot survive in the wild. As a lion and wildlife sanctuary volunteer, you will engage in activities that will help create a healthy and diverse ecosystem within a private game reserve. You will also assist with outreach initiatives to raise awareness of conservation issues within the community and local schools. There are no specific skills required for this program. You should have a passion for wildlife, be reasonably fit, and be prepared to get up early. It is also important that you are adaptable and have good communication skills.

Be part of a conservation team in Zimbabwe during this exciting wildlife research internship! You'll be based in a stunning nature reserve close to Victoria Falls, where you'll collect data on a number of wildlife species, including big cats, elephants, and giraffes. Your work will be part of a larger program focused on the conservation of wildlife and their habitat. It's an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the field. You'll be based in a tented camp in a beautiful nature estate. You'll be a 20-minute drive from the famous Victoria Falls, and the welcoming town next to the falls. During time off, you'll be able to see the falls, do boat trips on the Zambezi River, or do some of the many other activities that are on offer. This internship has a minimum of 8 weeks, and regular start dates. To join, you'll ideally be in an advantaged stage of a relevant degree. You'll need to have a flexible attitude and great attention to detail.

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You won't only be enhancing your portfolio and skills as a wildlife photographer with this project, but you will also be making an invaluable difference by bringing awareness to wildlife and community projects in Zimbabwe. Use your skills at the frontline of African conservation efforts in the Zambezi National Park, documenting and assisting field researchers active in the area. Plus, accompany research drives, bush walks, and night drives with cameras to document any observations and sightings. A combination of photography theory, practical experience, and assignments under our Photography Manager, Hanna Wigart, allows you to grow as a photographer and leave Zimbabwe with an amazing portfolio as well as having contributed to important causes! Photographs you take may be used for marketing and educational purposes, making your contribution to this project essential for its success. Skills are particularly important when you join our research, focusing on creating animal identification kits. Interns able to take good photos facilitate pouring through the images in order to create these kits.