Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation
A two-week trip that makes a real difference, this Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation sees you helping out with a wide range of important tasks as well as heading out on horseback to patrol the reserve. Help victims of human – animal conflict as they’re rehabilitated back into the wild.
Hands-on conservation volunteering in Namibia Get up close and personal with many different wildlife species Take a walk into the African bush with baboons by your side Look for zebras, giraffes and more as you patrol the reserve by horseback Create stimulating enrichment items for sanctuary residents Sanctuary located on beautiful savannah near Windhoek
Price
£995To£5395 excluding flights
More info
Volunteers are able to join this project for two to twelve weeks.
Description of Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation
Price information
£995To£5395 excluding flights
Volunteers are able to join this project for two to twelve weeks.
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This project can be joined any day of the year
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Reviews
10 Reviews of Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2022 by Peter Howard
Eight out of ten (8/10). Well worth the still hassle with covid Regulations Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Jun 2021 by Lily Scheyhing
Amazing people and hands on wildlife experience. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Mar 2020 by Donna Gorin
Very glad I took part in this project, and would highly recommend to animal-lovers of all ages. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Nov 2019 by Claire Springett
The most memorable part of the vacation was getting to see the large animals in their natural environment. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Sep 2018 by Chris Downing
The highlight was walking with cheetahs. Unforgettable. Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Sep 2015 by Naomi Soffa
I had an amazing time!!! I felt like I was really making a contribution to the functioning of the wildlife sanctuary with food prep, cleaning enclosures, feeding and caring for animals and being responsible for the environment and impact on the ecosystem with recycling and conservation efforts . Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Dec 2015 by Frances Toomey
Staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, the volunteers all worked well together and a range of activities were provided... All in all, one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I will be going back! Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Apr 2014 by Catherine Armstrong
The most memorable part of the vacation was being able to be near, feed and touch some majestic animals - lions, cheetahs, baboons. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
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Planet
The main aim of this project is to rescue and rehabilitate cheetahs, lions, baboons and a variety of other indigenous animals. Many animals at the sanctuary are relocated, due to being threatened by farmers who view them as threats to their livestock. The baboons in particular often come to the center as orphaned babies. The animals that can be released are encouraged to emulate natural, wild behaviour and then sent to a sister project to begin the stages of re-release.Volunteers are key to the success of the wildlife sanctuary, as participation in the programme ensures the on-going rescue, survival and rehabilitation of the animals which have found a safe refuge there.
This project directs all its efforts towards long term rehabilitation, but sadly not all of the animals who find a home at the sanctuary are able to be released back into the wild. Only those that cannot be, usually for reasons involving human intervention, remain at the sanctuary. Many of these animals have been orphaned, hand raised from a very young age and as a consequence become too used to captivity and so cannot be released safely.
The work being carried out by this project is essential in the continued crusade to protect some of Namibia’s most treasured species. Any volunteer taking part in this project will leave safe in the knowledge that their efforts have greatly contributed to this endeavour.
People
This project focuses particularly on addressing human-animal conflicts that have arisen between the area's wildlife and local communities. If the locals do not want the animals nearby, the sanctuary works to relocate them to a safer and more remote environment, to ease the tension that such close proximity often causes.The interaction of volunteers with local communities also greatly helps to build a positive relationship between the project and local people. The work that is carried out by the sanctuary is not only beneficial for the area's wildlife, but for the communities that are struggling to live alongside the animals themselves.
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