This stunning country, the classic safari destination, features not only the majestic Victoria Falls, but also the most abundant and beautiful game reserves in the world. The Great Zambezi River flows through Zimbabwe, providing water holes for abundant wildlife, and creating magnificent expanses such as Lake Kariba, teeming with bird life. Our Zimbabwe Fact File will give you background information on certain areas of Zimbabwe. We are constantly updating the Zimbabwe Fact File with new information so you can get a great insight into Zimbabwe before you decide to travel there.
Zimbabwe's biggest game reserve, Hwange National Park, is home to the largest population of elephants in the world, as well as vast herds of buffalo, zebra and giraffe- definitely the ideal location to see the Big Five in action. The Matopos Hills are also a top wildlife destination, with large numbers of birds and rare species, including white and black rhino; this mysterious and ancient area is the site of Cecil Rhodes' tomb and has a rich battlescarred history of its own.
If there is any aspect of Zimbabwe you would like more information about, please do not hesitate to contact our Africa team.
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.
After redundancy, Sally decided to see the world. She enjoyed our South Africa Wildlife Course so much that within 48 hours of arriving back in the UK she booked onto the Malaysia Orangutan Experience and the Thai Adventure! Read more..
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