Visiting Zimbabwe?

I want to visit Zimbabwe and work on a Lion Preserve for a month. How safe is Zimbabwe? I know a lot has been happening in the news, does it involve this country? Will I b safe?

The situation in Zimbabwe is volatile. Currently, the British government (for example) doesn't advise againt citizens travelling there but there are lots of warnings to be heeded:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?page...
Because the economic situation is so desperate and the politics so tense things could change very quickly so you'd have to plan for a quick exit if you did decide to go. You could quickly find yourself out of your depth, particularly as by the sounds of it you wont be near a major city. I spent most of my life around those parts. Which game reserve is it? I would love to go back to Zimbabwe but tragically its in a bad way. If possible, you might have more fun and can be more sure of your safety in a neighbouring country like Zambia or Botswana. My suggestion would be to ask on the lonely planet thorntree forum for advice from people who have been there recently (thorntree.lonelyplanet.com). Good luck!

I fully agree with ttomnl.

Zimbabwe is, in general, safe. But the current trend is that people get poorer and poorer due to the despotic president. It is difficult to predict whether the situation will turn dangerous, so if you can find work in a nature reserve in Botswana or South Africa, I definitely recommend you go there instead.

Friends of mine went last year and they said there were a number of foreigners in the more touristy areas, such as Victoria Falls. In other areas it is generally safe, just have to line up for certain items. They took their small children as well and didn't feel unsafe at any time. They drove to various areas in a rented car. I would encourage you to go. I can't see much happening around a lion preserve. There's no totally safe place anywhere in the world. The locals are great resources so ask them if you're ever unsure about a situation or what to do.

Im in zimbabwe.....if you are visiting a tourist area you will be fine .The media tends to dramatise the situation .Some of their footage which is supposed to show what is happening in the whole country represents the equivalent of an area like Harlem .......Enjoy your trip

It is quite safe, but the economic situation is horrible.