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Outward
Bound Zimbabwe:
"To Serve, To Strive, and Not to Yield", the motto of
Outward Bound, definitely suits the courageous and effective work
of Outward Bound Zimbabwe. Located at the base of the Chimanimani
Mountains within the Chimanimani National Park on the Eastern border
of Zimbabwe, this Outward Bound School has worked hard to serve
as a conduit of positive change in a country wrought with political
and economic turmoil.
The school has two distinct histories. The original school started
in 1961 and from the beginning worked to support multi-racial and
ethnic courses in the region. Unfortunately, the thriving school
was forced to close in 1976 due to the dangers of guerilla war in
Eastern Rhodesia. Eleven years later, with the help of staff from
the United Kingdom, the center reopened as Outward Bound Zimbabwe.
Although the political turmoil has not fully subsided, the school
continues to operate, maintaining its commitment to working across
a broad spectrum of Zimbabweans, from rural school-leavers to school
kids to corporate managers. Thanks to a broad base of funding they
are financially stable, despite the severe economic crisis within
the country.
Quality of courses has not been sacrificed amidst all the challenges.
Students on an Outward Bound Zimbabwe course can spend 3 to 20 days
exploring the true wilds of Eastern Zimbabwe, where they can see
elephants, lions, buffalos, black rhinos, & leopards as well
as enjoy high mountain views and spectacular waterfalls. One unique
activity at the center is called the "Temple of Doom",
a long traverse through a huge cleft in a large rock face. The name
comes from a couple of house-sized boulders wedged above the students'
heads as they walk through.
OB Zimbabwe has also become the expert in outdoor education in this
region and they now offer wilderness search and rescue courses that
they adapt for Mine Rescue Teams from the various mines across Zimbabwe.
In addition they are looking to develop outdoor professionals by
offering a Mountaincraft and Leadership course.
CONTACT
OUTWARD BOUND ZIMBABWE:
Outward Bound Zimbabwe
Chimanimani Centre, P.O. Box 57
Chimanimani
Zimbabwe
Bus: 263 (26) 2935
Bus 2: 263 (26) 2936
Bus Fax: 263 (26) 2937
E-mail: outward@internet.co.zw
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