Description

You will have the opportunity to assist with big cat research and conservation in the heart of the Namibian bush. Alongside local conservationists, you will assist with the capture, rehabilitation, and release of cheetahs and leopards. You will also work on general maintenance of the game reserve, in an effort to restore the over-farmed land to its original state. The vision of the project is to once again create a natural environment for the African big cats. As a volunteer, you will learn about big cat conservation and have a true African wildlife and bush experience.

Exciting Daily Afternoon Game Drives you can expect to get involved in include:

* Leopard Tracking and Monitoring
* Big Cat Rescue and Release Programme
* The Cheetah Welfare Programme at the rehabilitation centre
* Cheetah and Hyena Tracking and Monitoring on Foot
* Cheetah Rehabilitation Programme - Assist at the 20,000 hectare Cheetah Rehabilitation Area provides these cheetahs with the opportunity to hone their hunting skills and, ultimately, become self-sustaining.

Highlights

- Cheetah and leopard tracking and monitoring for research
- Hyena tracking on foot
- Alien plant removal and bush chopping
- General reserve maintenance
- Plant and animal studies
- Animal tracking and bush crafts
- Bone collecting in the cheetah camp
- Behind the scenes feeding run at AfriCat Foundation
- Accompanying specialised staff for the collection and release of Leopard and Cheetah through the rehabilitation programme
- Game counts at the waterhole
- Fence patrols

On your day off you will have the chance to relax or continue exploring the reserve. The reserve's total expanse encompasses a 22,000 hectare (55,000 acre) operational private nature sanctuary. Wildlife to be seen, besides the cheetahs and leopards include: giraffe, oryx, kudu, zebra, impala, eland, wildebeest, red hartebeest, duiker, steenbok, dik-dik, and warthog. Also nocturnal animals such as porcupine, honey badger, brown hyena, spotted genet, aardvark and over 200 bird species may be seen.

Qualifications

Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants' health.

Intern Types

• Animal Sciences
• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
• Biology(General)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1296 +

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

* Transfers to and from Windhoek International Airport
* All accommodation, food and housekeeping costs
* All game drives / activities, including the feeding run
* All project-related transportation and equipment required to carry out your project work
* 24 hour support and guidance from the project management team
* All wildlife and conservation education during your stay

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants' health.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 working days

Year Founded

2004