RHINO & ELEPHANT CONSERVATION

1 - 12 WEEKS, FROM 995 - 10,800 EUR
ZIMBABWE

WELCOME to RHINO & ELEPHANT CONSERVATION

The Rhino & Elephant Conservation, known worldwide for its successful black rhino breeding and release program, plays a vital role in rehabilitating poaching-affected black rhino populations in southern Zimbabwe. The project is committed to protecting and supporting wildlife populations within its own grounds and neighboring areas.

ABUNDANT WILDLIFE AND A RICH FAMILY LEGACY

With over 4,000 hectares, the conservancy boasts a diverse ecosystem that includes more than 250 bird species, hyenas, honey badgers, bushbabies, giraffes, and buffalos. The project also serves as a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, three elephants, and an elderly lion.

Norman Travers founded the farm in the 1950s, and by the 1970s, he incorporated sustainable wildlife management practices. The Travers family, now in its third generation, remains actively involved. Judy Travers, the family matriarch, was featured in a 2011 Animal Planet documentary about her experience raising an orphaned rhino from the project in her home.

EXCEPTIONAL WILDLIFE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

The volunteer program provides an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts at this family-operated Rhino & Elephant Conservation project. With limited volunteer group sizes, you and your fellow volunteers can interact more closely with the animals and each other.

As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in Africa's breathtaking natural beauty while deepening your knowledge of its diverse wildlife.

DIVERSE ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY

The project offers a wide range of engaging activities, including hands-on experiences with rhinos and elephants, community education initiatives, involvement in anti-poaching efforts, and participation in research projects.

By volunteering, you'll have the opportunity to see the direct impact of your efforts on the conservancy and the surrounding community, contributing to the long-term sustainability of this vital wildlife habitat.

YOUR ACTIVITIES

IN-DEPTH RHINO CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE

Embark on a unique, hands-on adventure as a volunteer in the Rhino Conservation program.
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UNFORGETTABLE ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ADVENTURE

Join the Rhino & Elephant Conservation to make a difference in elephant welfare and discover their significance in wildlife conservation.
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CONTRIBUTE TO ANTI-POACHING EFFORTS AND MONITORING

Jointhe anti-poaching team and engage in patrols and monitoringactivities to help safeguard wildlife and their habitats.
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ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN CONSERVANCY MANAGEMENT

Join the team in restoring animal habitats such as removing invasive plants and clearing encroaching bush.
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ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION EDUCATION

Help educate local school children on conservation topics and join in cultural activities during your volunteer experience at Rhino & Elephant Conservation.
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Experience leisure activities such as fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and hiking during your free time at Rhino & Elephant Conservation.
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IN-DEPTH RHINO CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE

Embark on a unique, hands-on adventure as a volunteer in the Rhino Conservation program.
Explore

UNFORGETTABLE ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ADVENTURE

Join the Rhino & Elephant Conservation to make a difference in elephant welfare and discover their significance in wildlife conservation.
Explore

The volunteering experience itself was just phenomenal, we wish we had booked to stay longer! (…) A bonus was that we were in extremely close contact with the two elephants, Mac and Mandevu and even had a bush breakfast with them. It's not an experience you can get anywhere else. I would strongly recommend signing up to this volunteer programme with Lost Adventures.
We have made memories for a lifetime and I will surely do another project with them soon!

SOPHIE STYLES, UNITED KINGDOM

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Rhino & Elephant Conservation plays a vital role in rehabilitating poaching-affected black rhino populations in southern Zimbabwe.
With over 4,000 hectares, the conservancy boasts a diverse ecosystem that includes more than 250 bird species, hyenas, honey badgers, bushbabies, giraffes, and buffalos.
The volunteer program at Rhino & Elephant Conservation provides an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts and gain a deeper knowledge of Africa's diverse wildlife.
By volunteering at Rhino & Elephant Conservation, you'll participate in activities such as hands-on experiences with rhinos and elephants, community education and involvement in anti-poaching efforts.