At a glance
- 📍 Location
- Central Highlands, Namibia
- 🏢 Organization
- IVHQ
- 🏷️ Category
- Animals
- 💰 Cost
- From $1,410
- ⏳ Duration
- 2–12 weeks
- 🔞 Minimum age
- 18+
Working with children
This program may involve working with children or vulnerable minors. Before applying, confirm the organization's safeguarding requirements, background checks, supervision, and minimum commitment directly with them. Volentroop is a discovery platform and does not vet or run these programs.
Care for and rehabilitate orphaned, injured, or conflict-affected wildlife at a sanctuary in Namibia's central highlands, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, caracals, warthogs, antelope, and baboons. Volunteers work 6–7 hours daily alongside trained keepers in one of Africa's most dramatic landscapes. Fee includes semi-permanent on-site tent accommodation with hot showers and free laundry service, three meals a day, airport pickup and drop-off from Windhoek, a volunteer uniform, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.
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