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  • Life On Land

Local Wildlife Rescue and Research

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2 - 8 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Volunteers will have the rare and exciting opportunity to actively participate in the conservation, rehabilitation, care and research of African wildlife
  • They will also have a number of Research sites to chose from. They will continue their project on the research site of their choice.
  • Preparing food and feeding the animals

Highlights

  • Volunteers will have the rare and exciting opportunity to actively participate in the conservation, rehabilitation, care and research of African wildlife
  • They will also have a number of Research sites to chose from. They will continue their project on the research site of their choice.
  • Preparing food and feeding the animals
  • You will be living close to many wild animals in the Namibian bush and nothing beats being surrounded by a pride of lions, leopards or cheetahs
  • Learn and experience how each animal behaves, reacts and what their characters are like
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    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Conserve the land, cultures & wildlife of Namibia and rescue species threatened by an ever-shrinking habitat. They will also have a number of Research sites to work on

    Volunteers will have the rare and exciting opportunity to actively participate in the conservation, rehabilitation, care and research of African wildlife. They will also have a few Research  sites to chose from. Research sites  can be found further down within the overview. The sanctuary ...

    About the program

    Volunteers will have the rare and exciting opportunity to actively participate in the conservation, rehabilitation, care and research of African wildlife. They will also have a few Research  sites to chose from. Research sites  can be found further down within the overview. The sanctuary currently provides a safe refuge for orphaned, injured or conflict wildlife including several lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, caracals, warthogs, antelope and baboons as well as a host of birds, smaller African mammals and farmyard animals. Wildlife Conservation Volunteers are crucial in helping us to care for the animals in rehabilitation or permanent captivity at the sanctuary, as well as helping to maintain and develop the sanctuary. This is an exceptional opportunity to get hands on experience with African wildlife and the many aspects of their care. For the full experience and understanding of what we do, we highly recommend that you book at least three weeks with us. 

    Typical day

    The volunteering schedule works on a rotational group system, which ensures every volunteer gets to experience as many of the activities as possible. The groups work two to three activities a day between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Volunteers get a short break in the morning followed by lunch from ...

    Typical day

    The volunteering schedule works on a rotational group system, which ensures every volunteer gets to experience as many of the activities as possible. The groups work two to three activities a day between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Volunteers get a short break in the morning followed by lunch from 1pm-2:30pm. Weekends are not part of the rotation schedule; on Saturdays, volunteers will participate in certain activities in the morning, and in the afternoon there will be a fun non-work related activity followed by a braai (barbeque). On Sunday, a small team will participate in food prep in the morning and a different small team will participate in the afternoon, so you will have half the day off. All non-working hours are free time to explore the sanctuary.


    Research Sites

    Research Volunteering – at Neuras = Focus areas are Leopard Research, Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation and assisting with the winery. Research Volunteering – at Kanaan = Focus areas are Spotted Hyena Research, Small Carnivore Research (Caracal and Black-backed Jackal) – new projects starting soon as well as Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation. Research Volunteering – at Mangetti = focus of our work is to mitigate human-wildlife conflict with Namibian landowners and livestock farmers. Medical Volunteering = focus of our work at the Lifeline Clinic is to tackle the tuberculosis burden within the San population.  School Volunteering = Our aim is to give the next generation of this marginalised community the boost they need to build a brighter and healthier future.

    Free-time activities

    Free-time activities

    Safaris:

    3 day, 6 day and 7 day available

    The safari is designed to offer a quick “snapshot” of Namibia’s world renowned Etosha National Park, before ending at the coastal area of Swakopmund.


    Cultural tour:

    Cultural tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with a traveler's ...

    Free-time activities

    Free-time activities

    Safaris:

    3 day, 6 day and 7 day available

    The safari is designed to offer a quick “snapshot” of Namibia’s world renowned Etosha National Park, before ending at the coastal area of Swakopmund.


    Cultural tour:

    Cultural tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with a traveler's engagement with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion, and other elements that helped shape their way of life

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    Completed application form and Copy of flight itinerary

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Includes:

    Food (3 meals per day)
    Transport (pick up on arrival, drop off on departure)
    Accommodation (dorm rooms)
    Certificate of appreciation
    Donation to the running of the project

    Airport Pickup at Hosea Kutako International Airport

    We collect you upon arrival.

    We drop off upon departure.

    Accommodation

    Accommodation

    ● Volunteers will stay in rooms or tents (2 - 4 people per room)

    ● All linen will be provided.

    ● The volunteer house is roughly 1km away from the main-house, and is safe and secure.

    ● Swimming pool is available.

    ● No visitors are permitted to enter the property unless permitted by the project leader

    Food & Beverages

    Meals

    Volunteers will receive 3 meals a day:

    Breakfast consists of cereals, fruit, yoghurts, toast and spreads

    Lunch varies from cold to hot meals for example: wraps, salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches

    Dinner consists of a hot meal such as a traditional BBQ (braai), stews, chicken dishes, etc.


    NOTES:

    ● Tea and coffee will be available, all other drinks will be at own expense

    ● A generous amount of food will always be served. If snacks are desired there are several grocery stores nearby.

    ● There are refrigerators available for volunteers’ personal food and soft drinks

    Important reminder: Participants must advise SAVE of their dietary needs (e.g. if they are

    vegetarian or have any allergies) prior to their arrival. Participants with very specific dietary

    needs may be required to supplement their meals at their own expense.
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Internet Access

    Sorry, no access at the project site

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. We assist you to find cheap flights to Namibia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Namibia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Namibia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Namibia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Arrival Day: Monday

    Arrival Time: Any time

    Airport: Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WHK), Namibia.

    Departure Day: Monday

    Departure time: +- 11AM – 1PM

    Min Duration: 2 weeks

    Max Duration: None

    Min Age: 18 years old

    Max Age: N/A – Medium level of fitness and healthy 

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $716 per week 2 - 8 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 8 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Location

    Africa > Southern Africa > Namibia > Windhoek

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