Local Wildlife Rescue and Research
Coordinator | Shona
Coordinator | Shona
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Highlights
Volunteers will have the rare and exciting opportunity to actively participate in the conservation, rehabilitation, care and research of African wildlife
They will also have a number of Research sites to chose from. They will continue their project on the research site of their choice.
Preparing food and feeding the animals
You will be living close to many wild animals in the Namibian bush and nothing beats being surrounded by a pride of lions, leopards or cheetahs
Learn and experience how each animal behaves, reacts and what their characters are like
Conserve the land, cultures & wildlife of Namibia and rescue species threatened by an ever-shrinking habitat. They will also have a number of Research sites to work on
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Volunteers will have the rare and exciting opportunity to actively participate in the conservation, rehabilitation, care and research of African wildlife. They will also have a few Research sites to chose from. Research sites can be found further down within the overview. The sanctuary currently provides a safe refuge for orphaned, injured or conflict wildlife including several lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, caracals, warthogs, antelope and baboons as well as a host of birds, smaller African mammals and farmyard animals. Wildlife Conservation Volunteers are crucial in helping us to care for the animals in rehabilitation or permanent captivity at the sanctuary, as well as helping to maintain and develop the sanctuary. This is an exceptional opportunity to get hands on experience with African wildlife and the many aspects of their care. For the full experience and understanding of what we do, we highly recommend that you book at least three weeks with us.
Antelope Conservation
Warthog Conservation
Caracal Conservation
African Wild Dog Conservation
Lion Conservation
Monkey Conservation
Leopard Conservation
Hotspots
Cheetah Conservation
Eland Antelope
Common Warthog
Caracal
East African Wild Dog
Southwest African Lion
Capuchin Monkey
Baboon
African Leopard
Windhoek
South African Cheetah
Typical day
The volunteering schedule works on a rotational group system, which ensures every volunteer gets to experience as many of the activities as possible. The groups work two to three activities a day between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Volunteers get a short break in the morning followed by lunch from 1pm-2:30pm. Weekends are not part of the rotation schedule; on Saturdays, volunteers will participate in certain activities in the morning, and in the afternoon there will be a fun non-work related activity followed by a braai (barbeque). On Sunday, a small team will participate in food prep in the morning and a different small team will participate in the afternoon, so you will have half the day off. All non-working hours are free time to explore the sanctuary.
Research Sites
Research Volunteering – at Neuras = Focus areas are Leopard Research, Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation and assisting with the winery. Research Volunteering – at Kanaan = Focus areas are Spotted Hyena Research, Small Carnivore Research (Caracal and Black-backed Jackal) – new projects starting soon as well as Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation. Research Volunteering – at Mangetti = focus of our work is to mitigate human-wildlife conflict with Namibian landowners and livestock farmers. Medical Volunteering = focus of our work at the Lifeline Clinic is to tackle the tuberculosis burden within the San population. School Volunteering = Our aim is to give the next generation of this marginalised community the boost they need to build a brighter and healthier future.
Free-time activities
Free-time activities
Safaris:
3 day, 6 day and 7 day available
The safari is designed to offer a quick “snapshot” of Namibia’s world renowned Etosha National Park, before ending at the coastal area of Swakopmund.
Cultural tour:
Cultural tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with a traveler's engagement with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion, and other elements that helped shape their way of life
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
Completed application form and Copy of flight itinerary
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
from
08:00
- 17:00
What's Included
Includes:
Food (3 meals per day)
Transport (pick up on arrival, drop off on departure)
Accommodation (dorm rooms)
Certificate of appreciation
Donation to the running of the project
We collect you upon arrival.
We drop off upon departure.
Accommodation
● Volunteers will stay in rooms or tents (2 - 4 people per room)
● All linen will be provided.
● The volunteer house is roughly 1km away from the main-house, and is safe and secure.
● Swimming pool is available.
● No visitors are permitted to enter the property unless permitted by the project leader
Meals
Volunteers will receive 3 meals a day:
Breakfast consists of cereals, fruit, yoghurts, toast and spreads
Lunch varies from cold to hot meals for example: wraps, salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches
Dinner consists of a hot meal such as a traditional BBQ (braai), stews, chicken dishes, etc.
NOTES:
● Tea and coffee will be available, all other drinks will be at own expense
● A generous amount of food will always be served. If snacks are desired there are several grocery stores nearby.
● There are refrigerators available for volunteers’ personal food and soft drinks
Important reminder: Participants must advise SAVE of their dietary needs (e.g. if they are
vegetarian or have any allergies) prior to their arrival. Participants with very specific dietary
needs may be required to supplement their meals at their own expense.
Sorry, no access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. We assist you to find cheap flights to Namibia.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Namibia provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Namibia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Namibia.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Arrival Day: Monday
Arrival Time: Any time
Airport: Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WHK), Namibia.
Departure Day: Monday
Departure time: +- 11AM – 1PM
Min Duration: 2 weeks
Max Duration: None
Min Age: 18 years old
Max Age: N/A – Medium level of fitness and healthy
2 - 8 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,500
3 weeks
$2,160
4 weeks
$2,820
5 weeks
$3,480
6 weeks
$4,140
7 weeks
$4,800
8 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,460
Average fees
$716
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
SAVE Foundation
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Local Wildlife Rescue and Research
Conserve the land, cultures & wildlife of Namibia and rescue species threatened by an ever-shrinking habitat. They will also have a number of Research sites to work on
$716/week
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