Volunteer Abroad | Namibia

Are you between 18 - 45 and looking for a new and exciting experience that will be out of the ordinary? Do you want a change from your predictable day to day life? Do you want a challenge and a chance to make a real difference to wildlife in Africa? Do you want to learn how to read nature and its wildlife and take part in adventures that will never be forgotten? If the answer is YES Noah's Ark is the project for you - an energetic programme that offers a real practical experience - including aspects of conservation, animal care, research and environmental studies. No experience is necessary – just to be an animal lover, want adventures and be able to expect the unexpected.

Volunteer with Wildlife and Big Cats on this internationally renowned wildlife conservation project in the breath-taking Khomas region of Namibia. This sanctuary never refuses an animal in need and offers a safe home to many of Namibia's injured and orphaned wildlife and where possible rehabilitates them back to the wild. In an Africa where humans and wildlife sometimes struggle to co-exist peacefully, the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary provides a haven and a second chance for animals in need. Volunteers work up close with a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, wild dogs and cheetahs to name just a few.

Do you have a passion for wildlife and enjoy a challenge? Are you between 18 and 45 years of age? If you are a qualified veterinary health professional or currently a student within the profession and would like to experience a different kind of practice within the field of veterinary medicine, then you are the specialised volunteer that this project is looking for and this is the programme for you. Volunteers to this exciting project will help to care for an array of Africa's stunning wildlife that has found a safe home at the world renowned Noah's Ark Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia. This is a fantastic opportunity to help these wonderful animals and offer them a second chance in life, as well as gaining experience in a totally new environment. Why not take the first step on a wonderful African adventure by booking a place now.

This is a unique opportunity for volunteers to visit the Namib Desert research sites in Southern and North-East Namibia: Neuras Wildlife Estate, Kanaan Desert Retreat and Mangetti. At these sites volunteers will monitor big cats, wild dogs, hyena and elephants, contributing to invaluable research that will help to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in Africa. Many of the big cats at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary have been rescued, rehabilitated and released into these sites and given a second chance at living in the wild. All volunteers spend time at the Wildlife Sanctuary where they will work with the many orphaned or injured animals that have arrived seeking help and rehabilitation.

Volunteers to this project will have a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the medical welfare of the San Bushman community as well as gaining firsthand experience of healthcare in a developing country. They will assist the medical staff at the remote rural Bushman clinic which offers primary healthcare to the local community. This is an incredible experience for anyone currently working in or thinking of a career in medicine and there is also an opportunity to work hands on with and help care for the animals at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary.

This fantastic new project, specifically designed for more experienced riders, is located at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary and will enable participants to enjoy their love of horses in the surroundings of the beautiful sanctuary grounds and work on valuable wildlife conservation and animal care.

A rare opportunity to be part of a truly worthy cause which takes volunteers to the scenic wilderness of the Namib Desert, home to endangered desert elephants. Working alongside local conservation teams, volunteers undertake pioneering initiatives to facilitate a peaceful human/ elephant coexistence, while observing these special animals in their natural environment. A unique wilderness adventure!

Following the success of previous family volunteering projects we are delighted to announce the dates for a family volunteering project again in 2016 as part of the ongoing Desert Elephant work. This child-friendly project is sure to attract many families where project work at a local school will be tailored to suit the whole family. This will be followed by several days "on patrol" checking on the elephants with the excitement of sleeping under the stars! Why not take the opportunity for a short tour of the beautiful country of Namibia either before or after your time volunteering? Please ask Amanzi Travel for suggestions.

A wonderful opportunity to volunteer with wildlife and big cats on this internationally renowned wildlife conservation project in the breath-taking Khomas region of Namibia. This unique programme combines the chance to teach some of the children of Namibia who are most in need of education with the opportunity to work - hands on - with the animals who come to this Sanctuary in need of rescue, care and rehabilitation. Volunteers of all nationalities work together and although no experience is necessary, they all share a desire to improve the lives of the children and the wildlife in this beautiful African country.