An amazing time in Zimbabwe!

With a month off work and a limited budget I searched for a place where my time could be spent fostering my passion for animals and contributing to a worthy conservation initiative. Imire fit the profile exactly.

As a volunteer I was not only able to build valuable relationships with the knowledgable and friendly staff, but also with the beautiful elephants, rhino and lions I had the privilege of handling. The accommodation were remarkably clean, the food delicious and the programme well-organised and expertly run.

I learned so much about each animal inhabiting the reserve as well as the practical management and maintenance of the expansive and breath-taking game park. I was lucky enough to witness the arrival of a new lion to the park, camp out under the stars and see the elephants given their semi-annual injections by a local vet.

The programme co-ordinators also provided myself and the other volunteers with an unforgettable opportunity to visit Nyanga in the Eastern Highlands and even arranged for a side trip to Victoria Falls.

Overall, my experience at Imire vastly exceeded my expectations and the holiday was worth every penny.