Namibia Desert Elephant Conservation
From £699 Land Only (trip code: NAEH) Minimum 14 days
From £699, 14 days, Namibia
Trip Highlights
- Track and monitor beautiful desert elephants through the Namibian desert
- Get a real sense of achievement as you help building walls to protect water sources for local people
- Sleep out under the amazing African sky
- Take part in pioneering conservation work
- Get back to basics as you camp out
- Volunteer in one of the oldest deserts in the world
Trip Summary
See full itineraryWhat's included?
- All accommodation except in Swakopmund
- All meals except in Swakopmund
- Briefing upon arrival
- The volunteer project
- Full support and assistance
What's not included?
- Travel insurance
- All flights
- Accommodation in Swakopmund
- Transfers from Windhoek or Walvis Bay
- Weekends in Swakopmund
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
Help to ensure the survival of the beautiful desert elephants of Namibia alongside the local landowners and farmers. You’ll get a full-on African experience as you camp out every night under the starry skies.
Play an active role with conservation in Namibia as you help local people to protect their vital water sources by building walls and barriers whilst helping them to understand the importance of helping this small population of elephants to survive and stay in their native habitat.
As well as getting your hands dirty and building your strength up, you will also have the unique opportunity to track elephants through this inspiring landscape to research their movements, distribution and compile identikits on herds and individuals.
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| Sun, 12 Feb 2012 | 14 days | £699 | Available | Book now | |
| Sun, 12 Feb 2012 | 28 days | £1,299 | Available | Book now | |
| Sun, 12 Feb 2012 | 56 days | £2,599 | Available | Book now | |
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| Sun, 26 Feb 2012 | 14 days | £699 | Available | Book now | |
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| Sun, 11 Mar 2012 | 14 days | £699 | Available | Book now | |
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| Sun, 6 May 2012 | 14 days | £699 | Available | Book now | |
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What will I be doing?
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Volunteer Role (2 to 12 Weeks)
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The Building Project (2 to 12 weeks)
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The Trekking and Patrol Project (2 to 12 weeks)
Volunteer Role: 2 to 12 Weeks
Next LegDestination info
- Location: Damaraland
Destination info
Namibia is known for its contrasting landscapes. The desolate Namib Desert is said to be the oldest in the world, with its high dunes and awe-inspiring sense of space. The central plateau, with its thorn bush savannah and rugged mountains, rising abruptly from the plains, gives way to the majestic Fishriver Canyon in the south.
- Location: Damaraland
The Trekking and Patrol Project: 2 to 12 weeks
Destination info
Namibia is known for its contrasting landscapes. The desolate Namib Desert is said to be the oldest in the world, with its high dunes and awe-inspiring sense of space. The central plateau, with its thorn bush savannah and rugged mountains, rising abruptly from the plains, gives way to the majestic Fishriver Canyon in the south.
- Location: Damaraland
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Additional Information & FAQs
Minimum age
Minimum age 18 years old, maximum dependant on participant's health.
Accommodation
Meals
You will receive three meals each day on this project, prepared by you on a rotational basis, over the open fire and eating around the campfire as a group. We supply you with basic but very balanced food with adequate vegetarian options.
Advice & Safety
Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.
You will be assigned a personal travel adviser who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.
In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
What other travellers thought
I've done this trip
Write reviewCharlotte Mcmurray, 16th Jul 2011 - 12th Aug 2011
Meeting like-minded people, getting to know the elephants, sleeping under the stars. I didn't want to leave!
Stay in Namibia a few more days after the Project is over - you can make plans with other volunteers to do more things, travel more. Bring lots of books for siesta :) Take clothing that are duller colours. Elephants find bright, vibrant colours, including black and white, curious.
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Camilla Pudney, 31st Jul 2010 - 13th Aug 2010
Living under the stars for 2 weeks Watching a herd of wild elephants walk past metres from us having tracked them for days Cooking on an open fire Being able to see how worthwhile our work was to the local farmers Meeting such an amazing group of people
Be prepared to smell! Take loads of baby wipes Just enjoy the whole experience, it will undoubtedly be one of the best things you will ever do
unbeatable, unforgettable, fantastic people, the most beautiful place ever
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Louise Davis, 10th Apr 2010 - 7th May 2010
It was all absolutely fantastic. The people were great, Neil, the guide, was awesome, the whole trip was well thought out (eg food, and activities and the work). Highlights were seeing the elephants, and living out in the remotest parts of the desert.
Take a headtorch Travel as lightly as possible
Life changing, made some friends who will be my friends for a long time, magical.
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