Begin your Zimbabwe Volunteer Adventure with the Bush Survival Course and get more out of your African conservation experience.

In this unique, one-week program, you will develop a deeper understanding of the environment, wildlife and cultures of Africa that will enrich your volunteer experience. The Bush Survival Course will introduce you to the flavors of African food, help you become aware of the sights and sounds of the African bush, and educate you on how to survive, adapt, and fully understand and appreciate this tremendous continent. After one week in this course, you will start your Zimbabwe volunteer project with increased knowledge that will make your volunteer experience even more meaningful.

As a participant, you will learn about:
Tuning Into the Bush: Lessons from the land—smells,
    sights and sounds
Cultural Familiarization: Understanding the Shona and
    Ndebele cultures and beliefs
Logistical Planning: When to move, what to take, how to
    carry it
Edible Plants and Animals: What you can and cannot eat
Animal Identification: Wildlife by shape, smell and sound
Identifying Tracks: Matching the animal to the imprint
Basic Safety: Areas and situations to avoid
Dangerous Animals: The realistic threat and evasive actions
Basic Tracking: What to look for, what to avoid, common mistakes
Basic Navigation: Reading a map, using a compass, estimating time, distance and speed
Finding Water and Gathering Food: Seeking with all your senses, and tips for collection
Building a Fire Without Matches: Finding the materials, effective techniques and safety
Basic First Aid: Emergency first aid and general healthcare

Project Length:	Start Dates:
1 week	The week before your project start date. Please inquire for more specific dates.
Project Cost:	Cost Includes:
	Tent camping accommodations On-site education and training Three meals per day
Requirements:	Accommodations:
Volunteers should be physically fit in order to manage the heavy lifting, carrying and walking associated with this project.	Throughout the weeklong course, you will sleep in a tent at the Bush Survival Course base camp, and all meals will be provided on a participatory basis, meaning there is a dedicated camp cook, but you might need to help with some aspects of meal preparation.