Everything we do on the farm contributes to the conservation of endangered species at the end of the day, every little bit of help and support received from volunteers directly helps with the conservation and saving some of the most endangered species in Africa.
You will be working alongside our permanent staff, for example, a para-vet, conservationists, rangers and agricultural specialists.
Volunteers are expected to assist in day to day tasks to help the team reach their goals more efficiently. We will be there to mentor and assist you where needed, and get to know you better. No special equipment is needed to bring along.
Basic Farm Work
Beneficial to Wildlife
A normal workday is on average 8 hrs with a 2 hr lunch break. Starting at 07:00 and ends at +-17:00 depending on what is happening the day. Work ranges from light to heavy physical work, helping with feeding of animals, cleaning of water & feeding bowls, fencing, helping with baling of lucerne, gardening, vegetation mapping, animal observations, all day to day tasks on a working farm.
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Etosha National Park is considered as one of of the best game viewing locations in the world. "Etosha" means in Oshivambo "Great White Place" obviously derived from the vast salt pan that constitutes a large portion of the Park's surface area.
The Etosha National Park is one of Namibia's favourite natural attractions. The park is located around Etosha Pan, a low-lying area of approximately 6,000 square kilometers which, in times of heavy rainfall, may form a shallow lake which draws vast numbers of water fowl. In other times, the lake as such dries out, but trees, grassland and pools remain, drawing a rich collection of game and birds; one of the best game viewing areas in Africa from the largest to the smallest.
At the east end of the pan is Fort Namutoni which was built by the Germans, then attacked, taken and destroyed by the Ovambos. After retaking the fort, the Germans rebuilt it and today it is perfectly preserved, looking like a Foreign Legion fort lifted straight from the Sahara.
Other camps in the Park are Halali and Okaukeujo and the latest additions Dolomite Resort and Olifantsrus Campsite.
Around the Park there are a number of the best accommodation establishments in Namibia. These are extremely popular amongst visitors as they are located close to the different entry points to the Park.
VINGEKLIP - THE ROCK FINGER
The Vingerklip, 95 km West of Outjo is the geological leftover of a Ugab Terrace, its geological history can be read like an open book when looking at the layers of conglomerate. The Rock Finger stand on a hill top and has a height of 929 m above sea level, the rock itself is 35 metres high. Visitors are allowed to climb the hill to view the rock formation, but it is prohibited to climb the Vingerklip
Travelling westwards en route to Khorixas, is the Ugab Vingerklip (finger of rock) situated amongst the rugged Ugab Terraces. If you stay on the tarred road you will miss this. About 35 m high, this distinctive monolith has been moulded into its curious shape by erosion.
The high land has been cut down by the Ugab River, until the Canyons became only some stone pillars, comparable with the Monument Valley in America. The best known is the Vingerklip. Vinger=Finger, because it is so thin and high.
The hills of the Ugab Terrace, near the town, deserve special mention for their unusual shapes. A particularly interesting section can be found on the Setenghi property, where some of the formations have been likened to castles from the middle ages. These are made of conglomerate, and stand on the edge of a plateau that stretches for more than 80km and eventually forms the northern boundary of the Ugab River Valley.
TOURS
There are various short tours available guided by local guides, for example: Desert Tour to go and see the Desert Elephants. More information on request.
OUR PRICES INCLUDE:
The volunteer quarters consists of 12 rooms (sharing).
Bedding is provided, please bring your own towel
Each room is equipped with 2 single beds and a cupboard for each person.
All rooms have their own bathroom with a hot shower and flush toilets.
Rooms are situated at the foot of a mountain, very good for early morning exercise!
There is a dining hall with fireplace, a big kitchen, washing machine, solar electricity and
free Wi-Fi.
A breakage fee of US$ 20-00 will be charged (cash) and refunded when you check out.
All year, Transfers from Outjo to the farm is early mornings, before 08:00 am. It is advised that you stay in Outjo the night before, contact details for backpackers will be given. There is transfers on most days, but we prefer it on a Thursday.
Basic Farm Work Assistant
Volunteers will be involved in day to day tasks and activities on the farm, from general farm work and looking after farm animals and also wildlife.
$250/week
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