Elephant Conservation in Namibia
Program Overview
This programme is based on the immense and spectacular desert, The Namib, home to magnificent, wild elephants. This is one of only two places in the world where elephants can be found living in the desert.
Volunteers will spend the first half of the programme working with a local NGO to help resolve the conflicts existing between villagers and elephants, and building walls to protect farmers ...
This programme is based on the immense and spectacular desert, The Namib, home to magnificent, wild elephants. This is one of only two places in the world where elephants can be found living in the desert.
Volunteers will spend the first half of the programme working with a local NGO to help resolve the conflicts existing between villagers and elephants, and building walls to protect farmers crops while ensuring that drinking water reaches the elephants.
During the second part, volunteers will learn the art of tracking and monitoring elephants in the wild. Important data is collected to help create protection campaigns and initiatives.
A suitable volunteer is someone willing to help out and who is enthusiastic about the welfare of these gentle giants. This programme is also ava...
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- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Ecology
- Vacation Packages
- Animal Welfare
- Conflict Resolution
- Conservation
Updated Nov 11, 2025
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Locations
- Rural Areas, Namibia
- Swakopmund, Namibia
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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