Wildlife Conservation with Horses
Høydepunkter
- Experience the raw beauty of Africa in a Big 5 area with free roaming wildlife assisting experienced conservationists with anti-poaching endeavours accompanied by an armed ranger
- Help teach anti-poaching teams how to horse ride to make them proficient and comfortable on horseback to assist them with making their anti-poaching duties a lot easier
- Visit local villages to educate the residents on animal husbandry -with domestic animals in particular donkeys- and wildlife conservation in an effort to reduce human/wildlife conflict that occurs.
- Take part in eco-friendly, recyclable local community projects, visit the local African Wild dog research centre and learn more about lion monitoring and research with camera traps and tracking
- Visit the bucket list World Natural Wonder, Victoria Falls, for a few days after your project to white river raft, bungee jump, do helicopter flips and sunset cruise the Zambezi river viewing hippos
- Experience the raw beauty of Africa in a Big 5 area with free roaming wildlife assisting experienced conservationists with anti-poaching endeavours accompanied by an armed ranger
- Help teach anti-poaching teams how to horse ride to make them proficient and comfortable on horseback to assist them with making their anti-poaching duties a lot easier
- Visit local villages to educate the residents on animal husbandry -with domestic animals in particular donkeys- and wildlife conservation in an effort to reduce human/wildlife conflict that occurs.
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Om programmet
The ideal volunteer project for horse riders who are passionate about wildlife, conservation, and community, set against the stunning backdrop of untamed Zimbabwe!
Project description
Take part in the ultimate wildlife conservation project with horses in the raw African beauty on the edges of the vast Hwange national park area of Zimbabwe with local wildlife conservationists. This incredible location allows for many riding opportunities through one of ...
Typisk dag
Estimated daily schedule- although working with wildlife and animals is always unpredictable!
07:30- In the stables, feed the horses and help turn them out
08:30- Self-service breakfast
09:30- morning volunteer duties and activities
12:00 -lunch
13:00- afternoon volunteer duties or activities
17:00- put ...
Fritidsaktiviteter
The area is fairly remote so free time tends to be relaxing by the pool, chilling around the camp fire, taking in a sunset safari drive and sundowners, or even visiting one of the local lodges for a coffee or a cocktail. Despite the fact that no shops or restaurants in walking distance, there is ...
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Detaljer ved ankomst
Strictly Thursday arrivals and departure. Book early as this is a very popular project. The programme runs on a 7-day schedule. Zimbabwean visas for 90 days are purchased on arrival at the port of entry at Victoria Falls Airport and costs range from $30 to $75 depending on the nationality of the visitor. Arrival flights at Victoria Falls should be any time before 14:30 as it is then a 2-hour drive to your volunteer accommodation.
Availability
19th December to 26th December 2024 - 1 space available
26th December 2024 to January 2025 - 6 spaces available
Enquire about our 2025 starting dates
Closed from the 19th of September to the 31st of October due to the heat and the horses having their AHS Vaccination
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Volunteer Int. Adventures
Byrå - grunnlagt i 2020
Verifisert av Volunteer World
Arrangert av
Sharon
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