Help Protect Zimbabwe's Big 3 Wildlife & Nature Reserve
The experience
Experience hands-on wildlife conservation at Zimbabwe's renowned Antelope Park. Support the daily care of rescued and resident wildlife, assist with game reserve maintenance and habitat conservation, and contribute to meaningful environmental projects. Live alongside an international volunteer community, learn from experienced staff, and make a genuine impact while discovering the beauty of African wildlife.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
£ 958
Per week
Fee pays for:
Materials for volunteer activities
Description:
Our programme fees help us deliver safe, ethical and sustainable volunteer experiences. They contribute towards accommodation, local support, programme coordination, transport, staff, training, conservation and community initiatives, plus the ongoing running of each project. Your investment not only supports your experience, but also helps ensure our programmes create a lasting, positive impact for local communities and wildlife.
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Join our Wildlife Conservation Programme at Antelope Park in Zimbabwe and play an active role in protecting Africa's wildlife. Assist with conservation activities, habitat management, wildlife monitoring and reserve maintenance while learning from experienced conservation staff. Live with fellow volunteers, experience African bush life and contribute to projects that support long-term wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability.
Activities & Shift
Activities include:
Wildlife monitoring and game counts
Habitat and reserve maintenance
Fence inspections and repairs
Conservation research and data collection
Invasive species control
Animal feeding (where appropriate)
Environmental education initiatives
Bush walks and tracking
Community conservation projects
Assisting the conservation team with daily reserve operations
Rules
Programme Rules
Respect all wildlife and follow staff instructions at all times.
Never approach or feed animals without authorisation.
Be punctual and participate fully in scheduled activities.
Treat fellow volunteers, staff and the local community with respect.
Follow all health and safety procedures.
Keep accommodation and shared areas clean and tidy.
Alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted during programme activities.
Help protect the environment by minimising waste and respecting nature.