Desert Elephant Conservation - Namibia
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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, through research,
education & development. |
Introduction
Get involved with real spearhead conservation
work.
This project, run by our partner’s, GVI, 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 not about being an observer of conservation from
the comfort of a game drive vehicle. Volunteers will spend days out
in the desert on patrol, camping wild and living close to the
earth, elephants and people. The majority of the work is with the
local subsistence farmers, building protective walls around their
water points, and teaching them the skills needed in managing the
conflict with the resident elephant populations. You will
also be assisting the project staff to monitor elephant
movements.
All work takes place in the vicinity of the GVI rustic base camp
in the Ugab River, at the foot of the majestic Brandberg. We
spend days out in the desert on patrol, camping wild and living
close to the earth, elephants and people.
Please contact your whydontyou sales consultant if
you would like more information on our partner GVI.
Quick links:
Desert Elephant
Conservation, Namibia - introduction
Desert Elephant Conservation, Namibia -
factfile
Desert Elephant Conservation, Namibia -
dates & prices
Desert Elephant Conservation, Namibia -
booking enquiry
Desert Elephant Conservation, Namibia -
before you go
Ref: GV0013 - Volunteer work with desert elephants
in Namibia
