Imire Rhino Conservation

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Hands-on rhino and elephant conservation at a private conservancy in Zimbabwe. Work alongside conservationists to help secure the future of these amazing animals.

Project Background

Imire was founded in the 1950s by Norman Travers, initially as a cattle, maize and tobacco farm. A passionate conservationist, Norman longed for the presence of game, which led to the establishment of Imire as a wildlife conservancy in 1972. Pioneering the integration of cattle ...

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Project Background

Imire was founded in the 1950s by Norman Travers, initially as a cattle, maize and tobacco farm. A passionate conservationist, Norman longed for the presence of game, which led to the establishment of Imire as a wildlife conservancy in 1972. Pioneering the integration of cattle farming and long-term sustainable wildlife management, within 10 years Imire had become a 10,000 acre conservancy, stocked with impala, waterbuck, kudu, eland and the rare sable antelope. 


Imire remains family run to this day and has grown and expanded, as was Norman’s dream. The conservancy is dedicated to the conservation and welfare of wildlife, with a specific focus on the protection and breeding of endangered species such as Black and White Rhinos, as well as being a key rewilding site for Cheetahs and other animals.


Our conservation ethos


Imire’s mission is to conserve biodiversity and endangered species in Zimbabwe. We believe the key to sustainable conservation practices is through collaboration with local communities. We believe that rural communities and conservation programmes can thrive side by side, working together to ensure the protection of our natural heritage. Imire is a driving force for conservation education initiatives benefiting adults and children in the surrounding areas, as well as international visitors through our volunteer programme and wildlife courses. At Imire you are privileged to witness a workable solution where wildlife conservation, human communities, and agriculture can be integrated.


Community


Imire has been closely involved with the Wedza community since the conservancy was founded. We believe that sustainable conservation cannot exist without community support and believe that rhino and wildlife conservation efforts can be strengthened by empowering the local community through livelihood opportunities, in low impact and sustainable development focusing on wildlife and the environment.

We support community projects and initiatives which provide either education, medical or financial empowerment opportunities. We are proud to have a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with our community and remain 100% committed to ensuring that the people in our district are as prosperous, successful and supported as possible.


Contact Person

Chanel Bates

Spoken languages: Engelsk
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marisela bozo rating5,0

2024 at Rhino & Elephant Conservation

Imire is a great place to go. The place is beautiful and very well run by the coordinator and staff. The reserve is absolutely incredible with many animals running free, and beautiful birds. The experience with the elephants and the rhinos was the best part. Being so close to them is an amazing ...
Marìa Isabel Goirigolzarri rating4,8

2024 at Rhino & Elephant Conservation

Great! The food, the organization, the protection, the contact with elephants, rhinos, pumas, antelopes..., the learning of survival techniques, the cleanliness... everything was perfect... a dream come ...
Thibaut Karalus rating4,4

2024 at Rhino & Elephant Conservation

I only stayed at Imire for 1 week but I wish I would have stayed longer. The experience was amazing, I learnt so much in one week. The volunteer house is beautiful and is located in a place that looks like a little paradise. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Big thanks to Bright, Liane ...
Alice Guillaume rating5,0

2023 at Rhino & Elephant Conservation

I was worried at first because I wasn't sure what to expect but it was phenomenal. Accommodations were great, the hosts, Paul, Bev and Maddie were always kind, available and ready to help, the staff was thoughtful and very efficient, food was excellent... For the experience itself, our guide ...
Vincent Brink rating5,0

2023 at Rhino & Elephant Conservation

This place is a true gem. Staying at a incredible lodge near a lake. The staff, projects, encounters & activities with animals make this place something to want to go back to the day you leave. Truly one of the greatest journeys I ...
PAULINA HARGASOVA rating5,0

2023 at Horse Riding & Wildlife Conservation

Amazing experience that you will never forget. I did the horse back riding program and I've never connected and approached so close the wildlife. The Imire team is truly inspiring, living for the conservation and wildlife. I would recommend to anyone to do the volunteer programme with Imire. ..

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