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Elephant Conservation in Namibia

by: Oyster Worldwide

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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 ...

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Program Highlights

Take part in real grassroots conservation, which will protect a severely endangered group of desert elephants.

Live out in the desert and sleep under the stars - an unforgettable experience!

See elephants living in the wild.

See the amazing impact that the walls have on the farmers' livelihoods.

Explore areas where you will see little evidence of human existence - this is really off the beaten track!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Rural Areas, Namibia
  • Swakopmund, Namibia
Availability
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per WeekContact Provider for Cost Details
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Ecology
  • Vacation Packages
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Conservation
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Asian
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Awards

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.86

Total Reviews

7
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An amazing trip!

December 25, 2025by: Carmel Gallagher

Program: Elephant Conservation in Namibia

10

We are finally back after being bumped off our flight on the way home and having to stay another day in Windhoek. What an amazing trip! This project was phenomenal and everyone in our group got something differently positive about it. The team were super inclusive and accepting of Finn's additional needs and actually celebrated him and what he could do which was really special. We had some very close elephant encounters and although we experienced the death of a calf, this meant that we got to have hand-on experience of working with the vet and facing the reality of the challenges. Namibia felt super safe and very easy to get around although the distances are vast and the terrain often bumpy. We'd definitely recommend this trip to any other family but be prepared not to wash for many days at a time!

An amazing experience

December 16, 2025by: Alex Shaw

Program: Elephant Conservation in Namibia

10

I would rate this 5 out of 5. There were frequent reminders and emails which ensured I was doing everything on time. It was very easy to follow guidance Kate gave me and my trip wouldn’t have been possible without her! Overall it was an amazing experience and a highlight was building the wall for the local village.

Super friendly and great customer service.

August 03, 2025by: Will Bowen

Program: Elephant Conservation in Namibia

10

Super support from initial enquiry right up to departure. Kate was attentive and patient with my enquiries. Super friendly and great customer service. I would recommend Oyster & the Elephant conservation in Namibia

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Namibia
  • Swakopmund, Namibia

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Ecology
  • Vacation Packages
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare

Availability

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families

Cost per week

Contact Provider for Cost Details

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Phone/Video Interview
    • In-Person Interview when Feasible
    • Online Application

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