On the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls is renowned as one of the world's largest waterfalls. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the surrounding region boasts Africa's “big five”—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo. This trip includes accommodations at a nearby private game reserve in Zimbabwe. Participants focus on essential research at the reserve, such as freshwater ecosystem analysis, soil erosion control, and animal monitoring. On-the-ground tasks help the reserve protect vulnerable animal populations in the area. Volunteers should expect to work five hours per day. On weekends, there is no shortage of things to do in Victoria Falls, with activities ranging from whitewater rafting to sunset river cruising. Wildlife lovers can go on safaris and visit rainforests home to endangered species. Victoria Falls is known for Zimbabwean cuisine and local artisans. Extreme sports are popular in the area, such as bungee jumping, abseiling, zip lining, and gorge swinging.
This is a minimum 2-week and maximum 12-week experience that costs $1,248 for two weeks ($89/day).The trip is led by IVHQ, a volunteer travel company with 338 projects in 50 countries, rated #1 Volunteer Travel Company by Go Overseas 7 years in a row. It is a cost-effective option with some programs as low as $20 per day with accommodation and meals included. They are a Certified B Corporation, 100% carbon neutral and every project aligns with a UN Sustainable Development Goal.