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will be volunteering in a 3,000-acre game reserve in Zimbabwe,
about 6 miles from the city of Gweru. Gweru is known mainly
as a stopover for tourists who are traveling towards the
other incredible safari and jungle tour options nearby.
The game reserve has modern facilities and provides lodging
and sightseeing for tourists to the area.
The African outback has always provided visitors with
the opportunity to see extraordinary wildlife. Unfortunately,
negative environmental trends have harmed a number of
animal species, including the African lion. Unmonitored
hunting, poaching, habitat destruction, and diseases have
destroyed the chances of these creatures to naturally
maintain their own species.
The staff and owners of our partner game reserve believe
in sustainable tourism. This means that almost everything
they provide at their camp will also benefit the community
and environment that they work in. With this in mind,
they created this 3,000-acre wildlife preserve, with the
primary objective of controlled reintroduction of lions
into the wild. They hope to expand the dwindling number
of African lions in the wilderness through breeding and
observation projects.
Volunteers on this project will be assisting the staff
in the rearing of lion cubs, which will then be released
into the wild. You will also be helping with animal observation
projects and basic park maintenance. As a volunteer in
Zimbabwe, you will be directly involved in helping sustain
the environment for the future generations of animals
and plant life in Africa.
Orientation:
Upon arrival to the game reserve in Gweru, volunteers
will receive three days of orientation. During this time,
they will be introduced to all the staff and familiarized
with the reserve and its boundaries. You will also be
informed of all safety precautions taken while working
with the lions and other animals on the reserve. At this
time, volunteers will receive in-depth information about
their specific projects and project tools.
Transportation:
Volunteer Adventures will provide transportation for the
following:
 Airport
pickup in Bulawayo Airport
Transportation
to project site in Gweru
Local
transportation at project locations
Accommodations:
 Volunteers at the game reserve will be staying in comfortable
and spacious rooms that have thatched roofs and are shaded
by indigenous foliage. Local carpenters have crafted many
of the campsite materials, which is another way that the
nature reserve assists Zimbabweans in sustainable tourism.
Volunteers will be lodging with one other volunteer in
twin-bedded rooms with nearby shower and bathroom facilities.
These spacious rooms open up to a main courtyard and swimming
pool, which are centrally located in the camp. Volunteers
are also invited to use the other camp amenities, including
lounging space at the social fire-pit, the open-air dining
room, a TV room, outdoor picnic areas, and the tourist
shop.
Meals:
Volunteers will have three meals a day at the campsite
dining room. A local professional staff caters these meals,
and volunteers will have a few different food options
per day.
Activities:
During your free time, you will have access to numerous
different activities such as:
Canoeing
on nearby lakes
Fishing
trips
Horseback
riding
Swimming
Elephant
riding
In-country
support:
There is always someone at the nature reserve that
can help you. A 24-hour support team will be there to
assist and instruct volunteers during their stay. There
are also trained field guides at the camp that can help
you with any problems or concerns. |
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 Niki and David
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Volunteer
Adventures - 915 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80246
Phone: 1-888-825-3454 or 303-777-7783 Fax: 303-777-7246 UK Toll
Free: 0800-028-8051 |
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