Description

This project provides you with a rare and exciting opportunity to work closely with the animals of Africa and care for them on a daily basis. During your time in Namibia, you will be involved in caring for the welfare of animals that have been injured or orphaned in Africa.

Highlights

During your stay at the sanctuary, you will be working hands on in helping to develop and maintain a sanctuary for the rehabilitation of Nambia's exotic wildlife. Volunteers are key to the success of this project, which is renowned for the variety of animals and activities that you can experience. Participation in the program provides employment to the local Bushman community and ensures the rescue, survival and rehabilitation of the animals, which are housed in natural environments around the site.

Your daily activities will include food preparation. You will throw meat to the Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, African Wild Dogs and hand feed the Meerkats. You will prepare vegetables, fruit and millipap to feed to the Baboons and farm animals. You will be responsible for cleaning all the animal enclosures. You can walk with the 4 tame Caracals and experience how they hunt in the wild and spend time with the tame and semi tame Cheetahs in their enclosures.

Qualifications

Program Age Limit: The Minimum age on this project is 18 years; the maximum depends on the health of the potential participant.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,699.00

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's Included in the Program:

* Project Fee: This entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, fuel, foodstuffs, research materials, animal medication etc
* Airport Transfers
* Arrival Orientation
* All accommodation during your stay
* Three meals daily
* Work Placement
* Full support and assistance from your coordinator throughout your time on your placement

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Anthropology
• Eco-tourism
• Environment
• Volunteering
• Wildlife Surveying

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005