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 on 01892 701881.
Set off on the adventure of a lifetime through Africa’s wide and varied landscape! Get up close to big game, take a trip to Kruger National Park and help to preserve the continent’s most iconic wildlife. Zimbabwe - Namibia - South Africa.
On an epic journey across Thailand, China, Malaysia, Africa and Australia, the ultimate wildlife experience gives you the chance to see some of the world’s rarest and most incredible animals and contribute to their preservation. Zimbabwe - Thailand - China - Malaysia - Australia - USA.
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.
As seen on ITV’s incredible Lion Country series, meet the stars of the show yourself!
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.
As seen on ITV’s incredible Lion Country series, meet the stars of the show yourself!
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.
Janet Horsley had an incredible time on her tailor-made gap year, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America, read her story here.
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Gap Year for Grown Ups have many Career Break Voluntary Projects in Africa for grown up gappers. Because Gap Year for Grown Ups is the leading authority and only specialist source of ideas and options for grown up gap years, it has the widest range of volunteering programmes in Africa. These include animal/wildlife conservation, teaching English in Africa, community volunteering in Africa and Voluntary work with children in Africa.
