Rescue Dogs for Wildlife Conservation in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Durations: 2 - 24 weeks
Fieldwork hours35 hrs of fieldwork per week
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The project
Travel to Monde Village, located just outside Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to train rescue dogs for wildlife conservation. Help dogs from overcrowded shelters find a new purpose by providing basic training and care. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn valuable skills from our professional canine handlers.   Humans and dogs have long had a special bond – an ability to communicate and look after one another that transcends species. Dogs also have incredibly heightened senses, allowing them to follow days old trails and detect animal produ...
What's included

Project work

Care, training and tracking with our rescue dogs to support wildlife conservation efforts.

Accommodation

Tented camp featuring shared units with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, consisting of simple local dishes.

Airport transfer

You'll be collected from Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA).

Comprehensive pre-departure support

Includes a dedicated support coordinator to answer your questions, an Essential Info Pack, and a webinar to learn more about your program.

Comprehensive in-country support

Includes a welcome orientation, including safety, culture and environmental info. A Program Manager is there to support you.

24/7 mental health support

Receive support services provided by licensed professionals.

Project transport

Transport to and from project work.
What's not included

Flights and airport taxes, medical and travel insurance, visa costs, police or background check, additional drinks and gratuities, extra local excursions, personal items and toiletries, and return airport transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport at the conclusion of your program.

Your accommodation

Participants will stay in a solar-powered camp that reflects Zimbabwean cultural traditions, including communal spaces and shared responsibilities among participants. Accommodation is in tents, typically split by gender, with each tent housing up to four participants in bunk beds. Shared facilities include two toilets and two showers, while an adjacent outdoor kitchen and dining area under a gazebo provides a communal space for cooking and meals. 

 

The area is landscaped with trees for shade and an open space where dogs roam freely. An above-ground pool offers a welcome retreat in the hotter months. Wi-Fi is available at the accommodation, and purchasing a local SIM card is recommended for phone calls and internet access with top-up credit. Hand washing soap and buckets are provided, with an option for laundry services at an additional charge.

 

For those seeking more privacy, an upgrade to a private room at a nearby lodge, just a 5–10 minute walk away, is available for an additional cost.

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