Family Volunteering in Namibia: Protecting Desert Elephants
by: Natucate
Discover Namibia with your entire family and help save endangered desert elephants as part of this fascinating species conservation project. Together, you experience an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the wilderness with the chance of unique wildlife viewings, and you get authentic insights into Namibian culture through contact with natives. In the first few days, you participate in a “Building Project” carried out at a primary school in Erongo to help contain the human-wildlife conflict. The second part of the course is spent patrolling through the Erongo region to collect important data for the protection of the endangered desert elephants. Besides these impressive animals, you get the chance to see other wild animals like rhinos, kudus, giraffes, zebras, and springboks! Gain unforgettable experiences in Namibia and discover the home of desert elephants as a volunteer, together with your family.
Discover Namibia with your entire family and help save endangered desert elephants as part of this fascinating species conservation project. Together, you experience an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the wilderness with the chance of unique wildlife viewings, and you get authentic insights into Namibian culture through contact with natives. In the first few days, you participate in a “Building Project” carried out at a primary school in Erongo to help contain the human-wildlife conflict. The second part of the course is spent patrolling through the Erongo region to collect important data for the protection of the endangered desert elephants. Besides these impressive animals, you get the chance to see other wild animals like rhinos, kudus, giraffes, zebras, and springboks! Gain unforgettable experiences in Namibia and discover the home of desert elephants as a volunteer, together with your family.
Program Highlights
Experience a real family adventure in Namibia’s wilderness.
Help protect endangered desert elephants.
Learn more about essential conservation measures.
Get to know Namibia’s wild nature in an unforgettable way.
Grow closer as a family and return back home with unforgettable wilderness memories.
Quick Details
- Swakopmund, Namibia
- 1-2 Weeks
- Building & Construction Projects
- Conservation
- Environment
- Wildlife
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Swakopmund, Namibia
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Building & Construction Projects
- Conservation
- Environment
- Wildlife
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Families
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Some Equipment
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Training
- Assistance Booking Travel
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
- Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after my arrival?
We recommend that you arrive in Windhoek the weekend before the project starts so you have enough time for the transfer to Swakopmund. You meet the team and get an introduction to the project on Sunday evening. Therefore, you should arrive in Swakopmund by 6:30 PM that evening at the latest. The project starts on Monday morning. You can run some errands and then get to your base camp by bus (ca. 4 hours). The project lasts ten days.
How big is the group?
To ensure the safety, learning quality, and success of the project, we try to keep the group as small as possible. In general, there won’t be more than 14 people in one group.
What are the main focuses of the project?
- “Building Project” at a primary school in Erongo, which helps human-wildlife-conflict and enable humans and animals to co-exist
- You will be on patrol and get involved with elephant research.
- You will help compile identification files of ‘new’ herds since they often cause a lot of damage to farms.
- You will perform a lot of handcraft jobs using traditional construction methods.
- Understand animal behavior and navigate with GPS + maps.
How can i spend my free time?
On your day off, between the two projects, you have the opportunity to participate in a guided nature walk or you may simply relax in the camp.
What is the minimum age requirement?
The minimum age is 18 years and for children 8 years. You and your family should be physically fit enough to work and hike during high outdoor temperatures. Furthermore, you might need a visa to carry out volunteer work. You can check out the foreign department’s website or ask the Natucate team directly for the visa standards.
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