Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers

Most amazing thing I have ever done. I will remember the place, the animals and the people forever.

There are too many to mention.......looking after baby baboons; going into the wild dog enclosure, spending time with the big cats

Say yes to everything Treasure every second as time goes so quickly Take warm clothes for the evening - when they say it gets cold they mean it!

I wish I'd know about their other projects in Namibia, then I would have gone for longer so that I had time to fit in visits to these places too.

Fantasic Trip - Everyone Should Go!

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The best experience in my life. Very unforgettable. Extrem cute and beautifull animals. Interesting people from different nationalities. Good food and service.

It was overall great. Specially to work so much with animals. To see them all the time and also to cuddle them so much. It was such a great experience to sleep in my tent with babybaboons. I think it was the best experience to stay in N/a'an ku sê in my life. And I travelled much in my life already.

Ask the staff member as much as possible. At the beginning you may feel a bit strange, not really to know what to do or something like that. All over just enjoy your stay. Visit Samira (the tame chettah often), take the babybaboons with you at night. Try to join all the different opportunities, because sometimes they asking for volunteers for special things, and these things can be very interesting and adventerous.

It Would Be A Bit Better, If The Teamleader Should Take Care Of You As A New Volunteer. You Get An Induction But Sometimes 2 Or 3 Days After Your Start. And You Don't Really Know Who Is Responsible Or You Ask Maybe People, Which Tell You Not The Best Answer. It Can Be A Bit Difficult Or You Make Mistakes With Handling The Baboons For Example.

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Best experience of my life. I went for a month, and wish I had gone for 2, it is a beautiful place with amazing people which I never wanted to leave. I made some great friends (animal and human) and miss them all so much!

Making best friends with the 4 month old baby baboon Sheila, and having her sleep in my bed twice. The baby baboon walks were probably my favourite thing, they are all such characters and getting to know them all was amazing. I loved Carnivore feeds as well, my personal highlight was standing on the roof of a landrover and throwing a whole oryx head at the male lion.

The more you put into the project the more you get out, be prepared for plan's to change quickly and go for double what you think you will enjoy as you will never want to leave this amazing place.

There are 2 projects connected with the project at N/a'an ku se, both carnivore research volunteer projects which I would have liked some information on before I left. Everyone who went who I spoke to said they were absolutely amazing.

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A life changing experience that I will never ever forget!

The baby baboons!! Going to Namibia I was never really a fan of baboons but they are absolutely amazing, I was lucky to have one of the baboons sleep with me overnight twice & it was such an incredible experience. Meeting new people from all over the world was amazing & I made some new friends, the country, the different food, all of the animals, the staff - the whole experience was absolutely amazing!

1. Go with an open mind and no expectations 2. Go by yourself! It is such a more exciting experience to go by yourself and leaves you really open to making friends 3. Say yes to everything and make the most of every single day!

Next time (I definetly plan on going back) I would go for longer than 2 weeks so that I am able to see other places in Namibia that you are able to organise while over there, I would have loved to go to Etosha!

Real Gap Was Great & All Of The Information Provided Was So Helpful Especially The Kit List, I Really Had Everything I Needed! The Only Comment I Would Make Is That The Itinerary Should Be Updated Because It Says That We Are Able To Take The Leopards For Walks (we Were Not Allowed To Because Once They Reach A Certain Age It Is Too Dangerous) This Didn't Bother Me Because I Loved Every Single Minute, But If Someone Went There Really Keen On The Leopard Walks They May Have Been Dissapointed!

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Unbelievable memories to look back on, Incredible people, Extraordinary Animals!

Working with the cheetahs, the research project, Sunday activities with everyone, Braai Nights, the coordinators. I loved my whole time there!

Make sure that you have warm clothes and shoes, if you are going in the African Winter! Work as hard as you can, because it really does make a difference. Expect the Unexpected!

To be there longer!

A Year Later, I Still Wish I Was There And Hopefully Will Go Back In The Future. Each Individual Animal Counts, You Go To Bed Exhausted, But Will Achieve And Feel More Satisfied With Your Day Than You Ever Will Anywhere Else.

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Time of my life that will never be forgotten!

The whole trip was amazing...Making so many new friends from all over the world, seeing a leopard and hyena being released, building relationships with animals, helping put out a bush fire, staying in the watch tower over night and taking the baby baboons swimming.

Give everything at least one go Be prepared for plans to change at the last minute Enjoy every minute as it'll be over before you know it!

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Dream come true, wonderful animals, great staff and friendly volunteers!