Nature Enthusiast Course

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6 - 6 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

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Puntos Relevantes

  • 6 weeks living and learning in Africa
  • Learn to track big game and identify the signs of animals in the bush
  • Gain a deep understanding of large and small animal and bird behaviour

Puntos Relevantes

  • 6 weeks living and learning in Africa
  • Learn to track big game and identify the signs of animals in the bush
  • Gain a deep understanding of large and small animal and bird behaviour
  • Become a FGASA-certified Nature Enthusiast and take the first steps in a wildlife career
  • Immersive training with expert guides


  • Especialmente adecuado para

    Edad 18+
    Solteros y solteras
    Parejas
    Grupos
    50+

    Sobre el programa

    Perfect for wildlife lovers looking to take their knowledge to the next level, a worthwhile gap year experience, or to kick-start a career in wildlife conservation.

    The Imire Nature Enthusiast course is designed for wildlife lovers who are looking to take their knowledge of the natural world to the next level. 

    The course has been designed and is led by our highly qualified volunteer coordinator, an experienced FGASA-certified guide. The knowledge that you will ...

    Sobre el programa

    The Imire Nature Enthusiast course is designed for wildlife lovers who are looking to take their knowledge of the natural world to the next level. 

    The course has been designed and is led by our highly qualified volunteer coordinator, an experienced FGASA-certified guide. The knowledge that you will gain from the course, and the research techniques you will learn, can be used anywhere in the world in a variety of conservation and wildlife careers.

    The 6-week wildlife course is an opportunity for nature lovers to study Africa's wildlife and ecology more intensively, and be immersed in the conservancy's unique environment. You will study large mammals, focusing on the project's nine rhinos and three elephants, small mammals and birds, reptiles, insects and amphibians. You will learn about the night skies and ecology, and develop a deep understanding of large and small animal behaviour.

    The course is ideal for people wanting to start a career in wildlife conservation, or those who simply have the desire to learn more about a variety of wildlife subjects.

    Fully accredited

    The course is FGASA-certified and delivered through a combination of lecture-style lessons and exciting outdoor practical activities.

    Course topics include standard FGASA modules:

    • Astronomy
    • Geology
    • Weather and Climate
    • Ecology
    • Taxonomy
    • Botany – Wild Flowers, Trees and Grasses
    • Arthropods (Insects) and Amphibians
    • Reptiles and Fish
    • Birds and Mammals
    • Animal Behaviour
    • Conservation Management
    • Historical Human Habitation
    • Tracking Skills
    Plus bespoke courses in:
    • Basic Weapon Handling
    • Survival Skills and Navigation
    • Introduction to Zimbabwe
    • Applied field research techniques and data capture
    Develop practical research skills

    Unique to our Nature Enthusiast course, in addition to learning about wildlife and the environment, students will pioneer Imire’s scientific research. Each topic of study includes a research project, where participants will develop their own skills and also contribute to Imire’s long-term conservancy management plan. 

    Current research projects include canopy surveys, telemetry tracking and animal mapping, camera traps, and bird, fish and amphibian population studies.


    Día típico

    Each day will focus on a different topic from the course manual. Some topics have more to cover and may stretch across multiple days. The course will run seven days a week from Sunday to Sunday, with a good mixture of lecture-style and practical activities.


    Days will be split into three sections, ...

    Día típico

    Each day will focus on a different topic from the course manual. Some topics have more to cover and may stretch across multiple days. The course will run seven days a week from Sunday to Sunday, with a good mixture of lecture-style and practical activities.


    Days will be split into three sections, with plenty of breaks for review and questions. A typical day could be:
    0530 - 0600 - wake up, coffee, rusks. Briefing of the days activities and learning points
    0600 - 0930: mammal lecture
    0930 - 1030: breakfast
    1030 - 1230: practical field exercise: game drive focusing on mammal diversity
    1230 - 1400: lunch
    1400 - 1700: field research: micro mammal traps and large animal camera traps
    1700 - 1900: self-study and completion of workbook questions
    1900 - 2000: dinner
    2000 onwards: relax around the fire


    Actividades de tiempo libre

    During your down time, you may explore the dam situated just in front of your accommodation, have a go at some fishing and relax by the pool. There will be outings to local areas of historical interest, and you will also have talks from conservation experts.

    Actividades de tiempo libre

    During your down time, you may explore the dam situated just in front of your accommodation, have a go at some fishing and relax by the pool. There will be outings to local areas of historical interest, and you will also have talks from conservation experts.


    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Edad mínima: 18 años

    Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

    Conocimientos lingüísticos

    Tienes que hablar (nivel intermedio) Inglés

    Restricciones de nacionalidad

    Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

    Otras habilidades

    Participants can be of any age and educational background but must have a deep interest in wildlife, and a passion for the outdoors. We welcome applications from student groups and those studying natural sciences. We will follow the same course outline regardless of participant backgrounds. Courses are taught in English, so good English language skills are required.

    Tiempo dedicado

    Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Viernes, Sábado y Domingo de 07:00 - 17:00

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios de Imire Rhino Conservation

    Fees include: 
    • Shared safari-tent style accommodation
    • Three meals a day plus drinks (tea, coffee, juice, water)
    • Training costs
    • Transport between training locations
    • Harare International Airport transfers on arrival and departure
    • Nature Enthusiast Manual and Workbook
    • Laundry and housekeeping
    • 24-hour support from our on-site course managers
    • Full orientation upon arrival

    The fees exclude:
    • Visas
    • Flights to Harare International Airport
    • Travel insurance (compulsory)
    • Personal travel and excursions (outside the Nature Enthusiast Course)
    • Purchase of curios and any items of a personal nature
    • Snacks, fizzy and alcoholic drinks (over 18’s only) from our bar
    • Reference books outside those that are provided

    Recogida en el aeropuerto Harare International Airport

    Inclusive pick-ups are from Harare International Airport on your course start date (usually a Monday). Full details will be sent to you prior to your arrival.

    Alojamiento

    Your home on this Nature Enthusiast Course is in shared safari-tent style accommodation, situated in the heart of the conservancy - allowing for an immersive learning environment in a diverse ecosystem.

    Participants will share twin walk-in safari tents (same sex sharing) with beds, bedding and storage space provided. Tents are en-suite, with hot and cold running water for showers, and flush toilets. The Wilderness Camp has a fully equipped kitchen, bar, communal lounge and dining room, with desks for studying and a small library.

    There is a daily laundry and housekeeping service.

    Comida y bebida

    Three meals a day are provided by our resident cooks, and fresh drinking water, tea, coffee and juice is freely available. Some dietary request can be catered for, please let us know before you arrive if you have specialist requirements (e.g. vegan, dairy or gluten intolerance).

    Acceso a Internet

    Acceso limitado al lugar del proyecto

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    Boletos de avión

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    Seguro de viaje

    Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Zimbabue proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

    Vacunas

    Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Zimbabue, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Zimbabue. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

    Detalles a la llegada

    2024 course dates:

    September 9th - October 21st 2024


    If you don't want the added pressure of undertaking an examination at the end, that's no problem at all! You would then receive Imire's certificate of participation instead.
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    Cuotas del programa

    6 semanas 4.983€
    Cuota promedio 831€/semana

    Cuotas del programa

    831€ cuotas semanales 6 - 6 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

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    Duración

    6 - 6 semanas

    Depósito

    El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


    Pago final

    El pago final se acordará con Imire Rhino Conservation durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    Imire Rhino Conservation

    Brillante 4.7 rating (33 reseñas)

    Agencia - fundada en 2012

    Verificado por Volunteer World

      Ratio de respuesta muy alto

    Coordinado por

    Chanel

    Idiomas hablados: Inglés

    sobre la organización

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

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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.

    33 reseñas · rating4.7

    marisela bozo rating5

    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

    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

    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

    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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