Volunteer at an African Wildlife Rehabilitation

Location: Namibia: Rural Areas, Windhoek

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Starts every Friday for 2 weeks

Eko Tracks

http://www.ekotracks.com

309 Park Meadow Dr. Cary, NC 27519 United States

Call Us

Phone: USA cell# 1 940 560-9063 Global cell# 0044 792 480-3872

Fax: (919) 363-2251

Description

Volunteer in Namibia at an African wildlife sanctuary and contribute to conservation by caring for orphaned and injured animals. Through these activities you will be able to work with and get to know many of Africa's wildlife species. The sanctuary is uniquely situated on a large game ranch where other animals roam freely. Experience the life of a typical African farm and share your adventure with other volunteers.

Highlights

* Care for injured and orphaned wild animals
* Work with endangered African wildlife, hands-on
* Experience the inner workings of a wildlife sanctuary
* Live and work on an African farm
* Enjoy the tranquility of the African bush

Qualifications

Participants must be between 18 and 40 years of age.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,800 (2011 & 2012)

Cost Include Description:

* In-country transportation to and from the wildlife sanctuary
* Orientation and introductory training
* Accommodation at the sanctuary
* Three meals per day during your volunteering
* Supervised volunteer project
* Scheduled activities at the wildlife sanctuary and on the farm

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • animal welfare
  • conservation
  • fixing fences
  • veterinary
  • volunteering
  • wildlife surveying
Typical Volunteer
Volunteers are typically people above 18 years of age.
Age Range
18 - 40
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Namibia

in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 week
Eko Tracks's Mission Statement

Our mission is to enhance our client's travel experience by providing ecotours that are adventurous and enlightening, thereby inspiring their interest in the natural world and thus promoting a lasting conservation perspective.

Year Founded

2006

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