Itinerary

Cheetah Project
Arrive into Bulawayo Airport (airport code BUQ) Our trusted driver will meet you and take you to the sanctuary (transfer payable direct to driver US $30). Upon arrival you’ll be shown your room and given an induction by a member of the team​



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The Project
Working with wildlife is unpredictable and days are varied, busy and never dull. During your time at the sanctuary, you can expect to be involved in some or all of the following activities:
 
Animal Feeding:
  • Daily food prep and feeding of all resident & rescued animals
  • Nutritional planning for a variety of herbivores, omnivores & carnivores
  • Participate in the regular bottle feeding of orphaned animals
Rescue and Rehabilitation:
  • Assist with emergency rescues and releases
  • Help nurture & raise orphaned wildlife, including round the clock care
  • Care for the permanent residents who cannot be released
  • Undertake snare sweeps and boundary patrols of release site

  • Monitor released animals as they are offered a second chance
Behaviour Enrichment
  • Bush walks with the orphans stimulating them to explore their natural habitat
  • Build toys, platforms & playgrounds
  • Become a part of the troop as you care for the young orphaned monkeys and baboons
Sanctuary Maintenance
  • Enclosure cleaning and maintenance
  • Fence patrol and game count
  • Building of enclosures for new residents
  • Support across a range of activities to ensure the smooth and effective running of a very busy sanctuary
Accommodation and meals : Your accommodation will be on-site at the sanctuary in our Volunteer House. Being here allows you to remain close to the orphans and on-hand for any night time bottle feeds. In some cases you may even find yourself with a little orphan sleeping with you through the night.

The house consists of 2 single-gender bedrooms each with two bunk beds (max 4 per room), 1 double and a family / triple-share room with a double + 2 single beds.  There are 2 separate shared bathrooms and a kitchen and lounge area.
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Due to the location of the sanctuary there is no available Wi-Fi. We advise buying a local SIM card on arrival and topping it up with a "private Wi-Fi" bundle which is more cost effective and has great coverage at the sanctuary.