African Lion Rehabilitation Project

from £1045 GBP

African Lion Rehabilitation Project

Countries: Zimbabwe

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Walk and work with lions in this exclusive private game reserve. Be involved in the research of lions' behaviour and work with us on the world's only programme for their release into the wild. Also assist with orphaned Elephants and the wildlife management and boundary patrols of the reserve.

The highlights
  • Walk alongside lions as part of the pride and enjoy the exhilaration of being part of a hunt as the young cubs learn to stalk their prey
  • Bottle feed and help take care of younger lion cubs, should there be any in camp at the time
  • Work on the world’s first, and currently the only, programme for the release of lions back into the wild of its kind.
  • Experience the African bush in a very special way on this private reserve. Explore the savannah grasslands on horseback or whilst riding on African Elephants
  • Have horse riding lessons from our experienced guides
  • Make friends for life with the other international volunteers on the programme
What's included
  • Project Fee: This entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as food for lions and elephants, management and maintenance of lion enclosures, and the development of the lion breeding and rehabilitation programme.
  • All transfers to and from and overnights in Bulawayo or Harare International Airports upon your arrival and departure.
  • Assistance in your projects and comprehensive orientation by various trained guides and staff during your stay.
  • Any wildlife education talks that take place during your stay and that you might wish to partake in.
  • Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day.
  • Unlimited tea, coffee and juice throughout the day.
  • Weekly laundry service during your stay.
  • The service of a cleaner to attend to your room each day.
Where will I sleep?

You will be staying in comfortable twin or quad room thatched accommodation at the main reserve camp and situated next to a beautiful dam. Volunteers have separate shower & toilet facilities to the rest of the camp which are located adjacent to the sleeping area. Your room will be cleaned daily by the housekeeping staff, and free use of the laundry service is available to all volunteers.

Savings:

Walk and work with lions in this exclusive private game reserve.

This placement would suit:

Over 200,000 lions used to roam the African continent, as recently as 1975. The latest estimates show an 80 – 90% population decline in the last 30 years. The end objective of the Victoria Falls lion project,  along with our Antelope Park programme, is the reintroduction of the offspring of captive-bred lions into the wild by means of a four-stage process, which you will learn more about during your involvement with the project.

Do you accept non UK citizens?

no

Do you accept applicants with disabilities?

no

User Comments:

“The staff was beyond marvelous. I felt such joy and happiness and caring from everyone. I feel I have a new family now that I will stay in contact with forever. Lions are magnificent. It is a wonderful dream come true.”

~ by Jeffri Gordon

Inclusions

accommodation, food, airport pickup


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