Volunteer Role
The main objective of this new sanctuary is to be an initial rehabilitation station for orphaned, injured and problem wild animals that previously found their way to a local wildlife sanctuary. These animals are now facing the exciting prospect of being released into large enclosures, which encompass their natural environments around the farm. This development will not only free the orphaned wild animals physically but also be of benefit financially, as a sustainable income can be generated from low impact tourism.
You can expect to work physically hard on this project. You must be prepared to work in the bush under the African sun getting stuck in digging holes, erecting fences and building new enclosures.
During your stay, you will experience some of the following activities:
- Feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, tending to sick or injured animals and maintenance of the farm
- Building enclosures
- Relocation of animals
- Participating in the capture and darting of animals for relocations that would otherwise be shot and destroyed
- Working towards completing the Charity lodge
- Participating in the hospitality section of lodge
- Record keeping of animal arrivals and treatments
- Assisting in collecting data and conveying results to relevant organisations
Wildlife rehabilitation
- Night walks and camping in the bush at night
What’s Included in the Programme
- Project Fee: This entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, fuel, foodstuffs, research materials, animal medication etc
- Airport Transfers
- Arrival Orientation
- All accommodation during your stay
- Three meals daily
- Work Placement
- Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- All flights
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Namibia
Prices & Durations
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - 2 weeks £799
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - 3 weeks £1,199
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - 4 weeks £1,599
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - 5 weeks £1,899
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - 6 weeks £2,199
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - 7 weeks £2,499
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - 8 weeks £2,699
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers - 12 weeks £3,499
