It is an incredible opportunity to understand the importance of wildlife conservation, to support the care of animals and to meet lots of people from different countries and backgrounds.
Volunteer in Namibia
Go off the beaten trail on International Volunteer HQ’s unique Namibia volunteer abroad program in Southern Africa. Volunteers are based at a wildlife sanctuary surrounded by nature in the beautiful central highlands of Namibia. Help care for and protect injured, orphaned and conflict African wildlife, including lions, leopards, antelope, baboons, birds, and more! With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 149,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Namibia.
Highlights:
- Wildlife Conservation project available year-round
- Program Fees from CA$1739 for 2 weeks
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
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Stay in semi-permanent tents with other volunteers at the wildlife sanctuary
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Volunteer with a world-famous conservation organization and help protect iconic African animals
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in Namibia
Protects animals
6-7 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from CA$1739
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based at a wildlife sanctuary
- Volunteers aged 18+
Volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary in Namibia's central highlands. Help care for and rehabilitate orphaned, injured or conflict wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, caracals, warthogs, antelope, baboons, birds, and more!
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
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Victoria Holbrook
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Maria Aurica Cira
Traveling solo as a female can sometimes be challenging, but from the moment I started talking to my Program Manager, I knew I was in good hands. Everything was clear and well structured. Also, the local team were there all the time, looking out for you and helping you the best they could. The food was amazing! Three meals a day, prepared by the local team. Diversity, taste, quantity and quality.
Definitely I got there as one person and left as a different one. I am happy I helped the sanctuary and the animals, but the thing I am most proud of is the interaction with the people and the children. We made each other's life a bit better.
Just do it. It might feel out of your comfort zone and that is not your place there, but very fast you will become part of the team and really appreciate the things that matter. When I left, I was thinking about the location and the project, but I realized that what matters the most is people.
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Jessica Clark
I adored my time spent volunteering in Namibia and it taught me so much about not just the world around me but a lot about myself too. I've made some lifelong friends and will definitely be volunteering again in the future!
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Donna Muller
This experience changed my life. Not only did I learn a lot, laughed a lot and experienced great adventures. It also made me fall in love with the country Namibia, a place where I'm definitely coming back to. For someone who is not sure joining this program, I would advise to be open to be a lil hesitant, of course you are jumping in the deep. That can be scary, but that should not be the reason not doing it.
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