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NOAHS ARK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY WORKING GUEST PROGRAMME
GOBABIS DISTRICT, NAMIBIA

Participants in this programme will enjoy a truly interactive wildlife experience in comfort and style in the beautiful country of Namibia, the country of wild open spaces.  This unique, personalized guest programme is based at a world renowned wildlife sanctuary which receives animals in distress from all over Africa.  Volunteers will have the opportunity to work at the wildlife foundation to help with the preservation and conservation of Africa’s wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs.  This is a new wildlife programme aimed at individuals, couples or friends who are looking for the experience of a lifetime!

     
  Location: GOBABIS DISTRICT, NAMIBIA Dates: 4 - 18 April 2011, 8 - 22 August 2011 and 17 - 31 October 2011  
  Fees:
£1,795 - 2 weeks
Igloo - (share with another volunteer)
£1,895 - 2 weeks
Cottage - (share with another volunteer)
£2,595 - 2 weeks
Igloo - Single occupancy
£2,695 - 2 weeks
Cottage - Single occupancy

Payment: £180 deposit at time of booking – balance of project fee due 8 weeks before departure  
  Reference: AV028  

General Information

Predator population in Namibia, a country of great natural beauty, is at an all time low with many breeds facing the threat of extinction.  This Wildlife Foundation is dedicated to supporting and conserving the environment and provides a safe home, medical treatment and rehabilitation to all animals brought into its care.  It is located in the Omaheke Region in the central east of Namibia and the nearest major town is Gobabis, the capital city of the region.  The Omaheke Region lies in a vast area known as the Kalahari Desert which encompasses the eastern part of Namibia, most of Botswana and parts of South Africa and contains various eco-regions ranging from desert, to savannah, seasonal swampland and sandveld.  It is in the latter that the Foundation is located and the area has a summer rainfall climate.  Spring starts in September with a new rainy season but the majority of rain does not fall until January, in the form of thundershowers.  The rainy season continues into April, start of the Namibian winter, which is a very dry period with cold nights but generally warm days. 
 
The “Working Guest” programme has been developed to offer people from all over the world the opportunity to carry out daily animal care, as well as generating income to contribute towards the homing and rehabilitation of the many sick animals that arrive daily. 

Participants on this programme will work in small groups (no bigger than 12) with a dedicated ranger and take part in the following activities:

Animal Interaction

This part of the programme covers all aspects of animal husbandry including feeding, grooming, caretaking and interaction with the more than 300 wild animals at the reserve, ranging from the smallest surricat and baby baboon to the larger lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs.

Experiencing Nature

An opportunity for the volunteer to experience and enjoy the magnificent beauty of Africa while taking part in guided nature walks, bush sleep outs and walking with the animals in the African bush.  There will also be opportunities to enjoy leisure time and benefit from the natural environment.

Farm Activities

The Wildlife Foundation is situated in 10,000 hectares of wild African bush and much work is needed to ensure its smooth operation.  This part of the programme will allow volunteers to assist with field research on released wildlife, game patrols, game counts and observations and upgrading of animal enclosures.

Community

The Foundation is surrounded by lands which are home to the unique and threatened Bushman community. Volunteers will be able to take part in bushman school activities, bushman art – including beading and eggshell jewellery making – as well as an introduction to the traditional lifestyle of the bushmen and the opportunity to enjoy bush walks with them to observe their tracking skills and their ability to survive in the bush. 

Leisure

An opportunity to enjoy leisure time and make new friends – perhaps horseriding, swimming, trail walking, sundowner excursions and of course incredible photographic opportunities.

All volunteers should be aware that they will be visiting an ever-evolving environment where the needs of the animals must be put first.

Support

Support and advice is available from the Project Co-ordinator whilst on the project and from the UK Amanzi travel Team.

Orientation

A comprehensive information pack will be sent to all visitors upon booking this working holiday and further advice and information will be provided by telephone and email before departure.  A full orientation programme will be provided on arrival by the project co-ordinator and will include a thorough briefing to ensure that all visitors understand the practices that relate to animal conservation and behaviour.  Full training on the tasks to be undertaken will be provided.

Accommodation and Meals

All visitors will be accommodated in luxury spacious cottages or igloos with private views, ensuring comfort and privacy.  The cottages and igloos are in a beautiful wilderness setting and are constructed of wood and stone with comfortable bedrooms that sleep two people in twin beds with an en suite bathroom.   Accommodation can be provided on an exclusive basis or a shared basis with friends or other working guests. 

There are 3 cottages that sleep 2 people in twin beds and 3 igloos (which are a little smaller) that sleeps 2 people in twin beds; The cottages are built in harmony with its natural surroundings as we strive to embrace nature.  Your accommodation will be serviced on a daily basis including the washing of your laundry.

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner will be provided on a daily basis.

Getting There

Fly into Windhoek International Airport where you will be met on arrival. Transfer time is approximately 3 - 4 hours.

(There may be a number of ways to reach your destination airport - for further information or advice please contact Amanzi Travel)

Fees

What is included

  • Visa processing and fees
  • Welcome orientation and training session
  • Airport collection and transfer to Project
  • Accommodation in luxury cottages/igloos
  • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner

What is excluded

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Spending money
  • Local transport and travel
  • Drinks and other refreshments

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