The only place in the world where you can walk with lions, Antelope Park offers a unique experience you'll never forget. There are boat rides, horseback game viewing, elephants to ride or swim with, but the biggest attraction is the lions, and tourists will never get any closer than this.
The park exists to facilitate a controlled reintroduction of lions to the wild in order to boost numbers and strengthen the gene pool of existing populations. Begun in 1972, the park is protected by fences and runs a captive breeding program, which is carefully monitored to prevent inbreeding. Many lions in the wild have a disease called FIV, a feline version of AIDS, which is ravaging the population, and these new vaccinated healthy lions will reinforce the numbers of strong adults.
Visitors to the park help take the younger lions out on walks, which serve as game viewing opportunities as well as awesome one-to-one time with the lions themselves. The cubs are like playful kittens, with sharper teeth and claws, and the lions will definitely play with visitors, as long as they don't mind some rough and tumble.
Get to know Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe in a way most tourists don’t. Monitor the elephant population, carry out snare checks, help look for signs of poaching, learn about research methods and take a bush survival course.
A fantastic opportunity to work on a pioneering lion breeding and rehabilitation programme supported by some of the world’s leading ecologists. Walk and work alongside lion cubs and take part in research activities, facilitating the lions’ safe release back into the wild.
Walk with lions and work with rhinos on a programme that gives you an unforgettable taste of Africa. You’ll get an incredible insight into their lives, and you’ll take part in vital conservation work to save them from extinction. Learning bush survival skills, paddling down the mighty Zambezi River and seeing the even mightier Victoria Falls make for some wonderful memories, not to mention glorious photos! This is a rewarding programme that benefits an amazing country.
Live and work on a safari ranch, helping with efforts to protect black rhino, elephants, buffalo and more. Assist with anti-poaching measures, look after rhino, help with training elephants and get a feel for the real Africa.
Zimbabwe is a well-established country for voluntary work in conservation, especially for working with wildlife in Africa. At this project, volunteers actively participate in lion conservation practices, working closely with the lions and wildlife re-introduction programmes.
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