More about the African Lion Rehabilitation in Zimbabwe

“The project has been an experience that I will always cherish. It out weighed all my expectations and the organisation of activities was far better than past projects I have been on. I feel I have gained a reasonable knowledge of Zimbabwe, its culture and people, its animals and plant life. The project provides volunteers with amazing once in a life-time experiences and on top of the obvious benefits to the lions it spreads awareness about Zimbabwe and its struggles. I hope to be able to return in the future.”
Emma Stud, UK. December 2007.

THE LION REHABILITATION PROGRAMME

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.

This breeding and rehabilitation project is a World First and is supported by leading ecologists in this field. We invite you to walk and work with African Lions, and to be involved in our in-depth research and data-collection activities. Spending time with the lions in the wild each day is an essential part of the cub’s upbringing. If the cubs are to be released into a wild environment it is important that they spend time in that environment. They need to adapt to it, learn from it, understand, observe, feel and smell the wild.

Since the start of this intensive programme, we have noted a marked increase in the Lions’ awareness of their natural surroundings, as well as an improvement in their hunting skills. The larger cubs are now able to take down smaller game species whilst out on walks, and these abilities are being enhanced each day whilst under the supervision of volunteers. These are invaluable discoveries, which have earned us further support for our world first endeavours.

Join our team of professional guides and other dedicated volunteers, gain a deeper understanding of the King of Beasts and assist us in gathering vital information that will facilitate their eventual release back into the wild…

Elephants… You will also have the opportunity to spend time with our orphaned African Elephants and their trainers. The elephants at Antelope Park were saved from certain death during a severe drought that ravaged Zimbabwe’s South Eastern Lowveld in 1991 and 1992.
The elephants play an important role in the Antelope Park’s activities schedule. You may be asked to assist in the daily duties with the elephants.

Free roaming wildlife…The few remaining areas of wildlife sanctuary in Zimbabwe are extremely precious and must at all costs be protected. Part of your project will involve assistance with the wildlife management scheme such as finding and removing snares (‘snare sweeps’) within the game park and checking for holes or fence cuttings on the boundary fence (‘Boundary Patrols’) and repairing them. These activities are usually conducted on foot, within the Park and accompanied by one of our trained guides.

Source: African lion Rehabilitation


Volunteer Workers Family Holidays in Africa

It is not uncommon for your family and friends to want to experience and be a part of your African volunteer holiday. African Impact is able to give you sound travel advice and organise bookings for accommodation, safaris, holidays, and even cultural and adventure activities in the area of your placement or even further afield on the continent.

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Africa Family Holidays

Volunteer workers family holidays in Africa are easy to organize when you book through African Impact as they have an in depth knowledge of Africa, its countries and its highlights.

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