About Namibia

Namibia is a country which offers an exceptional range and abundance of wildlife and a striking landscape which provides the ideal backdrop. Namibia has four main geographic regions, all of which will be of great interest to the adventure traveller. In the north lies the Ethos Pan, a former lake, which is now an enormous alluvial basin and home to great herds of antelope species, zebra and most famously elephants. Along the Namibian cost in the west lies the famous Namib Desert – divided into the Skeleton Coast in the north and the Diamond Coast in the south. The northeast offers a slender corridor of spectacular scenery with fertile soil, wooded areas and great rivers. Namibia’s centre is occupied by a plateau in the middle of which, Windhoek the capital is located. Daytime heat, rather than rain, is the primary concern for most travellers to Namibia. While temperatures are generally comfortable year round, the warmest season is the period extending from November to March.   Programs Available Volunteer – Save Our Wildlife (SOW) Project Volunteer – Wildlife Sanctuary   To learn more about the programs we have available use the links at the top of the screen.
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Volunteer – Save Our Wildlife (SOW) Project

 

Namibia is becoming more and more fragmented as new commercial farms are setting up. Most farmers do not tolerate predators as they pose a threat to their livestock. This includes: leopards, cheetahs, brown hyena, caracal, jackal etc. The project is conveniently located only 40+ km east of Windhoek near the Otjihase River, a non-perennial river that cuts through the farm. The area is a natural savannah paradise with riverine vegetation, lush grass plains and magnificent mountain views. Hartebeest, Oryx, and Kudu roam freely on the lush vegetation. The area is the means to preserving a nature-based lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of today's world. Every possible precaution has been taken to minimize environmental impact.

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Volunteers will share in the vision of this project by playing a pro active role in reducing conflict between humans and predator. Methods used to achieve this objective are:

• Capturing the problem animals using special box traps which will be set out in various locations where wild carnivores have been sighted on the surrounding farms

• Fit radio collars to the animals and then release them away from human threat

• The project will train a team of trackers that will also include volunteers to monitor the animal movements using GPS and handheld computers

• The data will be logged and updated on a regular basis

• The goal is to be able to inform farmers timorously when predators approach their land and specifically areas where livestock feed

• The predator will be captured and safely released away from danger and continually monitored to ensure its safety and well being

Length:

Minimum of 2 weeks, start dates the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

 

Lead Time:

3 months

 

Application Requirements

• Minimum 18 years old, maximum 40 years old
• Completed and signed application form
• Tourist visa, can be obtained at port of entry

 

Included in the Program

• Airport pickup, transfer to project

• Orientation on arrival

• Volunteers supervised at camp

• Accommodation and food at camp

• Transfer back to Windhoek, or airport, for onward travels

 

Accommodation and Meals

• Accommodation at the project is at the volunteer house

• Three meals a day are provided

• Vegetarians and vegans should make special arrangements when booking.

Optional Services

• Any additional accommodation that volunteers may need in Windhoek, for either before or after their volunteer experience, can be booked separately.

 

Program Fees*

• Application Fee: ZAR3650
• Program Fee: ZAR3700 per week

 

*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.

 

Volunteer - Wildlife Sanctuary

 

The project takes candidates 312 km from Windhoek. A region which covers 4.9 million hectares of farming land. During the past thirty years this family run farm has dedicated its time to establishing the most suitable and secure home possible for injured or orphaned wild animals and succeeded in creating a wildlife sanctuary in the African Savannah. More than 200 wild animals have made this project their home.   The Project ActivitesInclude Feeding animals twice a day Caring for, hand-rearing and cleaning baby animals - WHEN AVAILABLE Night duty-caring for baby animals, especially baboons. Cleaning the enclosures (raking, cleaning waterholes). Assisting with building/ repair of fences, waterholes and enclosures. Assisting field guide with daily guest tours. Preparation of meat (including handling fresh meat). Patrols of enclosures and game areas.

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Other Optional Activites

• Visit a Roman Catholic school for the day
• Assisting at the local bushman clinic
• Helping with the Cheeky Cheetah School Project

Length:

Minimum 2 weeks, as set per dates

 

Lead Time:

3 months

 

Application Requirements

 

• Minimum 18 years old, maximum 40 years old 18
• Special volunteer work visa, which must be applied for through Australians Abroad and local provider
• Completed application form and visa form

 

Included in the Program Fees

• Airport pickup on arrival, transfer to central Windhoek

• One night accommodation at backpackers lodge in Windhoek

• Transfer to project

• Training on arrival

• Accommodation and food at camp

• Transfer back to Windhoek / back to airport for flight home

 

Optional Services

• Any additional accommodation that volunteers may need in Windhoek, can be booked separately. We also offer an array of tours, that volunteers can do either before or after their volunteer experience.

 

Program Fees*

• Applications Fee: ZAR3650

• Program Fee: ZAR3865 per week

 

 

*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.