Big Cat Conservation Project Namibia
Some of the most impressive animals in Africa are the big cats. In fact 2 out of the "big 5" are Lions and Leopards. This project boasts an incredible opportunity to help rehabilitate them and then if possible release injured or orphaned big cats back into the wild. You role will be to join our research team as a Carnivore Conservation Volunteer and help monitor and track cheetahs and leopards, carry out game counts and participate in other conservation activities.
Highlights
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Working with rangers and field guides to track an monitor the animals.
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Assisting with feeding the cats and health checks.
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Looking after cute Leopard cubs.
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Feeding lions with a small wire fence between you!
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Plenty of bush walks and game drives in the Namibian Savannah.
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Meeting new friends and hanging out with Baboons, Meerkats and other animals.
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Sleeping out under the stars in the bush (once or twice).
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Stay of minimum 2 weeks up to 3 months.
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Dates
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12 April |
10 May |
7 June |
5 July |
2 August |
13 September |
11 October |
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26 April |
24 May |
21 June |
19 July |
16 August |
27 September |
25 October |
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30 August |
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Included
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Project Fee.*
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Airport transfers.
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Pre-departure kit.
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Arrival orientation.
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All accommodation during your stay.
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Three meals daily.
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Work Placement.
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Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator.
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Excluded
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All flights.
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Personal travel insurance.
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Visa.
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Excursions other then mentioned in the itinerary.
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*This entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, fuel, foodstuffs, research materials, animal medication etc.