Desert Elephant Conservation Support

location
2 - 12 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

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Proyecto de la más alta calidad. Este proyecto ofrece la más alta calidad que establece estándares, muy por encima del promedio.

Puntos Relevantes

  • Building protective walls around pumps, tanks and windmills to safeguard community water sources.
  • Tracking desert elephant herds and collecting movement data.
  • Visiting local farmers to assess elephant-human conflict risk.
  • Contributing to a growing database of elephant identification kits.
  • Getting to know individual elephant personalities and monitoring their behaviour.


Especialmente adecuado para

Edad 18+
Solteros y solteras
Parejas
50+

Sobre el programa

As a volunteer with our desert elephant conservation program, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that protect elephants and people, mitigate conflict.

In one of the world’s last remaining true wilderness areas, in Namibia’s vast Damaraland, elephants roam in constant search for water. As a volunteer with our desert elephant conservation program, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that protect elephants and people, mitigate conflict and ...

Sobre el programa

In one of the world’s last remaining true wilderness areas, in Namibia’s vast Damaraland, elephants roam in constant search for water. As a volunteer with our desert elephant conservation program, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that protect elephants and people, mitigate conflict and set a path towards peaceful coexistence. Project work includes construction of walls to protect water sources, tracking and identifying elephants and monitoring local herds.

Join us in Namibia’s desert, a remote wilderness area rarely seen by tourists. Witness the uniquely adapted desert elephants, lions and giraffes in their natural environment. You might also spot black rhino, oryx, brown and spotted hyena, leopard, cheetah and more. Sleep under vast starry skies, learn to cook over an open fire in traditional style, experience the local culture and explore Namibia’s wild beauty in your free time.

This program is typically run in two-week intervals, with the first week committed to building activities to protect critical water sources for local communities. During the second week, volunteers will get fieldwork experience tracking desert elephants and collecting data for conservation work. 

Species
Desert-dwelling elephants are actually the same species (known as African savannah or bush elephants, Loxodonta africana) found in many safari destinations on the continent. These elephants have made the Namib Desert their home and have developed special adaptations for surviving the extreme temperatures and terrain. With only 150 individuals estimated in this population, your contribution as a volunteer can really make a difference in their conservation. If this population doesn’t survive there won’t be any others, as it’s their unique adaptations that enable them to survive here. Additional species you might encounter include oryx, desert-adapted lions, leopards, brown hyenas and black rhinos.

Location
Our project work is based in Damaraland, a tribal wilderness area running parallel to the iconic Skeleton Coast National Park in Namibia. This area forms part of the Namib Desert, a vast and true wilderness. Because of the area’s low rainfall, farming is restricted, creating a haven for wildlife adapted to desert conditions. The desert is full of surprises, with temporary river systems dotted with large shady trees, and occasional green, lush wetland areas that emerge unexpectedly!

Día típico

The project is split into 2 parts, with week 1 being the Building week and week 2 being the Elephant Patrol week. As with any schedule, there's no standard day, and tasks may change depending on the project work required.
  • 6:30 AM: You'll have an early rise to beat the Namibian heat.
  • 7:00 AM: Generally ...

Día típico

The project is split into 2 parts, with week 1 being the Building week and week 2 being the Elephant Patrol week. As with any schedule, there's no standard day, and tasks may change depending on the project work required.
  • 6:30 AM: You'll have an early rise to beat the Namibian heat.
  • 7:00 AM: Generally you will have breakfast at the camp by 7:00 AM and then travel to the project site.
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Upon arrival at the project site, you will either begin building or tracking the elephants (depending on which week you are on). You'll stop at around 12:00 PM to avoid the hottest part of the day.
  • 12:00 - 2:30 PM: Travel back to camp for a traditional African siesta and enjoy some lunch, before heading back to the project site.
  • 14:30 - 5:00 PM: Project work continues. Once project work is finished for the day, we will find a spot to set up camp for the night.
  • 6:00 PM onwards: The evenings are spent around the campfire, eating dinner and talking about the day’s events.

the first week committed to building activities to protect critical water sources for local communities. During the second week, volunteers will get fieldwork experience tracking desert elephants and collecting data for conservation work. 

Actividades de tiempo libre

You are allowed to enjoy free time in the evenings during projects. You can enjoy sundowners, spend evenings conversing and relaxing around the campfire, and listen to the sounds of Africa. Additionally, you have the weekend off at the base camp before the Elephant Patrol week. During this time, you ...

Actividades de tiempo libre

You are allowed to enjoy free time in the evenings during projects. You can enjoy sundowners, spend evenings conversing and relaxing around the campfire, and listen to the sounds of Africa. Additionally, you have the weekend off at the base camp before the Elephant Patrol week. During this time, you can explore, read, take a swim in the elephant drinking dam, and relax.

Requisitos

Requisitos

Edad mínima: 18 años

Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

Conocimientos lingüísticos

Tienes que hablar (nivel básico) Inglés

Requisitos educativos

a nivel de High School

Verificación de antecedentes penales

obligatorio

Restricciones de nacionalidad

Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

Tiempo dedicado

Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes de 06:30 - 18:00

Servicios incluidos

Servicios incluidos

Servicios de GVI

Program fees include:
  • Project work: Assist with practical anti-conflict solutions to help conserve the desert elephants.
  • Accommodation: You'll experience a variety of accommodations from dorm rooms in Swakopmund, to wild camping while on project.
  • Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, prepared over the campfire. Drinking water provided.
  • Airport transfer: You'll get collected from Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek and transferred to Swakopmund (4-hour drive), where you'll stay overnight.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure support: Includes a dedicated support coordinator to answer your questions, an Essential Info Pack, and a webinar to learn more about your program.
  • Comprehensive in-country support: Includes a welcome orientation, including safety, culture and environmental info. A Program Manager is there to support you.
  • Mental health support: Receive support services provided by licensed professionals.
  • Project transport: Transport during project.
  • Project materials: Project building materials.

Recogida en el aeropuerto Hosea Kutako International Airport

You'll get collected from Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek and transferred to Swakopmund (4-hour drive), where you'll stay overnight.

Alojamiento

Accommodation on this project is basic, but it’s also everything you need! On our desert elephant conservation program you’ll experience different accommodation options depending on which stage of the program you’re in. 

Start your adventure with an overnight stay in comfortable dormitory-style housing in Swakopmund (upgrades available at an extra charge, availability dependent). Then make your way to our base camp, where you’ll experience our unique open-air treehouse. Listen to the night sounds of the Namib Desert from a safe, raised platform. When you’re on a project site you’ll experience our mobile camps, including tents or bed rolls under the stars. Because some days are spent wild camping, we recommend you bring biodegradable wipes.

Comida y bebida

Meals Include: 
  • breakfast 
  • lunch
  • dinner
Most meals will be prepared over the campfire, however dietary requirements can be tended to. 
Drinking water provided

Acceso a Internet

Acceso limitado al lugar del proyecto

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Boletos de avión

El aeropuerto más cercano es Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) en Windhoek. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Namibia. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

Seguro de viaje

Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Namibia proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

Vacunas

Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Namibia, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Namibia. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

Detalles a la llegada

2025 dates

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Disponibilidad
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Cuotas del programa

2 semanas (estancia min.) 2.045€
4 semanas 3.145€
6 semanas 4.145€
8 semanas 5.145€
12 semanas (estancia max.) 7.745€
Cuota promedio 833€/semana

Cuotas del programa

833€ cuotas semanales 2 - 12 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

Métodos de pago

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Duración

2 - 12 semanas

Depósito

El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


Pago final

El pago final se acordará con GVI durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


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Idiomas hablados: Inglés

sobre la organización

GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

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Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

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África > África Austral > Namibia > Damaraland

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