Facilitated Lion Research Project Highlights

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
• Work on the world’s leading programme for the release of lions back into the wild
• Experience the African bush in a very special way as you spend time out in the various Parks.
• Immerse yourself in local African culture;
• Enjoy the many adventure activities available from white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River; bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge or taking to the air for a helicopter flight over the Falls giving a bird’s eye view of this natural wonder
• Take advantage of optional trips to see more of the areas spectacular wildlife areas in Zimbabwe and Zambia, and neighbouring Botswana, including the enormous Hwange National Park, Chobe National Park, the chance to walk with rhino at Matopos National Park and visit the lion rehabilitation programme’s breeding base at Antelope Park
• Make friends for life with the other international volunteers on the programme

Optional activities and excursions

There are a huge number of optional activities and trips that are available to you (although not included in your placement fee; these will be at an additional cost) whilst on your placement.

Here are just a few ideas:

On your time off why not take advantage of the multitude of activities available at Victoria Falls itself, Africa’s “adrenaline capital�?; there are helicopter or microlight flights over the Falls; bungee jumping; white water rafting; horse rides; elephant rides; game drives; gorge jumps; skydiving; canoeing and a host of other options.

Where will I sleep?

Your accommodation will be basic, but comfortable. You will share rooms and bathroom facilities.

What does the cost include?

• Your travel to and from your project location from its nearest airport
• Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day
• All induction and training programs appropriate to your study location
• Access to our Scientific Officer and project based research technicians
• At each project location certain other facilities and resources are included in your program fee. These will be confirmed to you once your study location is decided upon.
• Unlimited tea, coffee and juice throughout the day
• Laundry service during your stay
• The service of a cleaner to attend to your room each day

• All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
• Return flights to and from the nearest Airport, to your project
• E-mail and telephone calls made during your placement (charged out at cost)
• Any optional excursions or activities over and above those included at your project location
• Personal insurance cover for the duration of your placement, which must include cover for repatriation, and any specialist research equipment not available at the project
• Additional charges will be made for our assistance in obtaining any necessary research permits and other services that we may be able to provide over and above our standard project fee inclusions

Do I need experience, is there orientation?

Support & guidance:

We’ll provide you with a network of support and guidance throughout the research process to enable you to complete your study to the highest possible standard, from designing your project proposal, preparing for field work, on-site assistance in the field from our project-based research technicians and even once you have returned home you will have continued access to our Scientific Officer to discuss your results and their interpretation.

Scientific support:

The Program offers a wealth of experience to assist you as you prepare, implement and write up your study.