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Study wild predators in Namibia

Einsatzort: Namibia, Afrika
Aktions-Bereich: Natur-und Umweltschutz
Research Africa’s largest cheetah population in the spectacular Namib desert.



Projekt und Rolle der Freiwilligen

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    The towering sand dunes of Namibia are home to 25% of the world’s cheetah
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    Tracking predator movements
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    Evenings are often enjoyed together sharing stories
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    The Namibian desert is home to other charismatic animals
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    Based in a remote outpost deep in the heart of Namibia’s vast desert landscape

The towering sand dunes of Namibia are home to 25% of the world’s cheetah, most of whom still roam freely across the wilderness.

As a volunteer in this unforgettable landscape, you’ll see these amazing beasts in their natural habitat and come face to face with semi-wild cheetah in a rehabilitation centre.

Your time will be split across two locations. The first is a remote camp in the heart of the wild desert. Here, you’ll work alongside scientists who specialise in researching cheetah, leopard and brown hyena. Your role will be to help the project team study the predators’ movement and behaviour.

You’ll also have the chance to camp out in the desert overnight to see nocturnal brown hyena. Spending a night under the African sky is an experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life. But if you’re thinking of travelling during Africa’s winter (June – August), please note the temperature can drop below zero!

The second location is a farm which rehabilitates injured predators. Here, you’ll have the chance to see semi-wild predators up close. Your role in the centre will be to help the team monitor and feed a group of cheetah that have been released into this safe, controlled environment.

During your placement, you’ll also have the chance to visit the largest sand dunes in the world: Sossusvlei and Deadvlei (these excursions are offered as an optional extra).

If you’re passionate about big cats, and want an adventure with lots of variety, this is the experience for you.

Die Freiwilligen-Organisation stellt sich vor

Since 1999, our organisation has empowered gap year travellers to work hands-on with Africa’s wildlife. As experts in conservation, we’ve helped thousands of volunteers gain skills for their university applications or future careers, all while creating gap year experiences that are anything but tame.

We’ve also supported those that are simply searching for a meaningful wildlife experience instead of the usual safari holiday. We do this by offering a variety of opportunities including being able to volunteer at wildlife care and rehabilitation centres to aid orphaned and injured animals; assist with wildlife conservation management in order to monitor priority species and contribute to vital research; and being able to live the life of an African wildlife vet while meeting the requirements for Extra Mural Studies (EMS) and Animal Husbandry Extra Mural Studies (AHEMS).

Together, we can create a brighter future for Africa’s wildlife.

What makes us different to other companies?


  • We are southern Africa’s original conservation travel company, made up of qualified zoologists and conservationists.
  • Every traveller of ours receives personal guidance before they book to ensure we find the right experience for their goals and passions.
  • We work with a range of real partner projects, offering hands-on experience and meaningful work, so you know your efforts are truly making a difference.
  • We bring people together from all around the world, so you can make friendships for life.
  • We offer 24/7 in-country support. We will meet you when you arrive, see you safely onto your flight home, and throughout your trip we are always available if you need assistance or just want a chat.
  • All money paid to us is financially protected through ABTA or ATOL, giving you full peace of mind when booking with us that your money is safe.
  • We are full members of the Year Out Group, specialists in gap year travel programmes.


Most of the fantastic wildlife conservation work that happens in southern Africa today simply wouldn’t be possible without travellers like you.

So wählen wir die Organisationen auf unserem Portal aus.

Projekt-Steckbrief

Einsatzort:
Namibia, Afrika
Aktions-Bereich:
Natur-und Umweltschutz
Projekt-Dauer:
Minimum: 2 Wochen
Maximum: 1 Jahr
Beispiel-Preise:
(für vollständige Preisliste die Organisation kontaktieren)
2 Wochen: 2550 €
4 Wochen/1 Monat: 3690 €
8 Wochen/2 Monate: 5690 €
3 Monate: 8230 €
Warum für Freiwilligenarbeit Geld bezahlen?
* Alle Preisangaben ohne Gewähr nach Angaben der Freiwilligen-Organisation. Bei Organisationen, die nicht in Euro abrechnen, können Wechselkurs-Schwankungen auftreten.
Verfügbarkeit des Projekts:
Available year round.
Mindestalter:
18 Jahre
Höchstalter:
kein Höchstalter
Individuell oder Gruppe?
Individuell
Fremdsprachen-Kenntnisse:
Participants need to be able to communicate in English but do not need to be fluent.
Besondere Qualifikationen:
No prior experience or specific skills are required
Unterbringung & Verpflegung:
Accommodation is basic but comfortable, based in an African farmhouse and tented camp.

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  • Sofort eine E-Mail mit der Website und der Telefonnummer der durchführenden Freiwilligen-Organisation
  • Gratis unseren Ratgeber mit ausgefüllter Check-Liste
  • Einen Sprachführer als Dankeschön, wenn du dich später anmeldest
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