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Elephant Conservation in Namibia
by: Oyster Worldwide
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 ...
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 crops while ensuring that drinking water reaches the elephants. During the second part, volunteers will learn the art of tracking and monitoring elephants in the wild. Important data is collected to help create protection campaigns and initiatives. A suitable volunteer is someone willing to help out and who is enthusiastic about the welfare of these gentle giants. This programme is also ava...
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!
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Quick Details
- Swakopmund, Namibia
- Rural Areas, Namibia
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conflict Resolution
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
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- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- Asian
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Total Reviews
Camping under the milky way every night is legendary!
by: Dan Turner - United KingdomProgram: Elephant Conservation in NamibiaElephants are awesome. I travelled from the UK to Namibia by myself at just 17 years old which was awesome and I went from home sleeping to sleeping under the milky way. The first elephant herd I saw was headed by the matriarch Mathilda, and she was confident and one can never underestimate the power and beauty of nature in a perpetually hectic urban life. You don't have to go,but if you want to do something great and at the same time inspire yourself I thoroughly recommend it.
So glad that you enjoyed your experience Dan! What an adventure :) The Oyster Team xx
Oysters project in Namibia
by: Emily OrmondProgram: Elephant Conservation in NamibiaI have recently come back from my gap year and while I was there I spent a month working on the relationships between humans and elephants. So why would I recommend Oyster? I am so glad I picked to do this project with Oyster because they made me feel very well taken care of and looked after me before and during the project. They talk you though everything you need to know before the project takes place and what clothes and necessities you may need to pack. So what does the project consist of? ...
I loved the projects connection with the community
by: Emily OrmondProgram: Elephant Conservation in NamibiaI thought my experience was great with Oyster. I thought it was an amazing project and I would definitely recommend to family and friends. The only thing I would note is adding more information about the project on the website for example we slept under the stars every night that was amazing and may encourage more people to join! I loved the projects connection with the community and seeing the benefits that our work with the company has on the locals. I thought the communication and project o...
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Locations
- Swakopmund, Namibia
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Ecology
- Vacation Packages
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
Availability
Years Offered: 2020
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
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