Namibia Environmental and Cheetah Conservation

The aim of this new and exciting project is to reverse the effect of cattle farming by clearing the bush that has taken the place of the natural grasses that should rightly cover the land. As a volunteer you'll be helping the incredible and beautiful cheetah to live and hunt in their natural and original habitat, the African plains of old!

In exchange for your dedication, you will have the privilege of daily close-up encounters with these amazing creatures and the opportunity to track and monitor both cheetahs and leopards in the reserve.

The Volunteer Project

Over the last 150 years cattle farming has left its scar on vast areas of Namibia. Over-grazing has led to topsoil erosion, reducing the survival of natural plants and grasses and therefore the game dependent on them. Sickle bush (Dichrostachys Cinerea) previously limited to mountain fringes has over the years encroached onto the plains and taken over. Our goal, with your help is to reverse man’s influence.

Volunteer Role

Your aim, as part of the team, will be to eradicate the sickle bush, opening up the land once more and giving the natural indigenous plants and grasses a chance to recover.

The work will continue with breaks until roughly noon, at which point you will stop for a well-earned lunch and a siesta. Work may then continue until about 3.30pm when you will down tools and head off for an amazing afternoon game/animal welfare activity.

Exciting afternoon activities include:

Leopard tracking
Cheetah tracking by foot
Visiting the cheetah welfare programme
Feeding run at our animal welfare programme of over 100 big cats
Visiting wild dogs
Bushman walks
Game drives
Birding walks

Project Location

The project is based on a large reserve, which is located approximately 225km north from the capital Windhoek, approx 270km south of the Etosha Pan and approx 50km south of the nearest town of Otjiwarongo.

Accommodation and Meals

Our camp, which is located in the heart of the Namibian bush, is basic with grass huts made from natural materials, for accommodation, intended to add to the wild bush feel of the project! It also has a central eating and socialising area, showers, toilets, and limited electricity. You will have access to a swimming pool, which is just a five-minute walk from the camp and can be used during free time. Three meals a day are included.

Programme Overview

Duration & Prices: 2 weeks £699, 4 weeks £1349, 8 weeks £2399

How to book & pay:
Secure with £195 deposit. The balance is due 12 wks before departure.

What is included?
Airport transfers
Arrival orientation
All accommodation
Three meals a day
Tea, coffee & squash
Daily wildlife welfare activities
Full support from on-site staff

What is not included?
Personal travel insurance
All flights
All personal items
E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, wines and spirits
Any extra excursions

Programme Summary:
Help reclaim the natural habitat of cheetahs in Namibia struggling due to bush encroachment by cattle farming. In exchange you'll have the rare privilege of daily close-up encounters with these amazing creatures.
Other Namibia volunteer work

Arrival dates: 1st and 3rd Saturday each month, all year round.

Namibia Travel Advice:
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