NAMIBIA / WorkingAbroad Projects
This is a perfect opportunity for people to really return to basic levels of living, learn simple camp-craft and survival skills and get back in touch with nature; whilst becoming directly involved in spearhead elephant conservation volunteer work.
This project takes you to the northwestern regions of the Namib Desert, traditionally known as ‘Damaraland’. This harsh tribal wilderness area, runs parallel to the Skeleton Coast National Park, and is home to a small population of desert-adapted elephants. This project is part of a long-term initiative to find solutions to the ever-growing problem of facilitating the peaceful co-habitation between the subsistence farmers, and the desert adapted elephants.
As a volunteer, you will work with the local subsistence farmers building protective walls around their water points to stop elephants causing damage. In addition, you will take part in following and monitoring the movements of these elephants on patrol, camping wild and living close to the earth, elephants and people.
You can join for 2 weeks up to 12 weeks all year round.
Individuals, groups, families and students doing research all welcome.
Cost for food, transport & accommodation during the project, building materials, fuel, vehicle cost, backup and support starts at £790.
For more information on the project and how to apply, visit: http://www.workingabroad.com/projects/namibia-elephant-volunteer
Expires: Apr 1, 2016
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