Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers

Time of my life that will never be forgotten!

The whole trip was amazing...Making so many new friends from all over the world, seeing a leopard and hyena being released, building relationships with animals, helping put out a bush fire, staying in the watch tower over night and taking the baby baboons swimming.

Give everything at least one go Be prepared for plans to change at the last minute Enjoy every minute as it'll be over before you know it!

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Dream come true, wonderful animals, great staff and friendly volunteers!

Helping look after orphaned and injured African wildlfe and having hands on time with some of them especiallySAmira the beautiful cheetah! A great bonus was helping teach young San bushmen children. Doing something worthwhile for African wildlife - not just watching them as on a sfari! Spending time with and learning from the inspirational founders of the Sanctuary Marlice and Rudie and the passionate and friendly staff. Enjoying the company of the multi-national volunteers and making some very good friends who I hope will endure.

Be prepared to work hard and at times get messy - it's all worthwhile when you feed and spend time with the animals! Don't be squeamish about handling raw meat for carnivores - you didn't kill it and you don't have to eat it - they do! Accept responsibilty the staff give you - they have faith in you and you will learn a lot!

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Cheetah time, walking the caracals, spending time with the baboons and meeting new people

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sleeping with Rudie, the 6month old baboon! looking after him for a whole night, with him sharing my sleeping bag - unforgetable! having my 21st out there...they made it so amazing...definitely will never forget that birthday seeing so many animals so close up, and getting to feed most of the too.

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Meeting lots of great new people, Working with lots of cool animals, cuddling cheetahs, baboons and caracals, working in the pre-school onsite, skydiving and sandboarding.

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Amazing wildlife, beautiful country, fantastic memories i'll never forget.

Being able to walk with leopards was a truley amazing experience. Being able to get so close to such beautiful, awesome creatures was fantastic. I got some amazing photos of them.

You have to adapt, plans can quickly change last minute due to the nature of working with animals. Enjoy and appreciate the wildlife. Get involved in everything and give everything a go.

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Fantastic experience, will never forget, will go again.

Carrying a leopard, carrying a caracal, feeding the carnivores, working with the co-ordinators, seeing the views, working with baboons.

Go with an open mind. Be prepared to work hard. Have a great time.

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Life-changing, experience of a lifetime, loved every minute.

The relationships and interactions with the animals. Feeling part of a worthwhile cause. Getting engaged

1.Volunteer for as much as you can, its a once in a lifetime experience. 2.Don't be afraid to try new things. 3.Don't forget your camera.

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Unforgettable, life-changing- will be going back, miss the animals!

Every single part of my trip was amazing! It was so great to be able to go back to Namibia and see all the changes. Working in such close contact with such a wide variety of animals was life-changing. To hear all their sad stories and then to see them all so happy and well cared for was just incredible.

If you are going in Namibian winter, take warm clothes and a sleeping bag- trust me, you'll need them. Go with an open mind- anything can happen. Never say no to anything, or you might miss out on an awesome experience!

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Amazing fun, very worthwhile, satisfying, great new friends!

Feeding the big animals on the feeding tour and spending time with the cheetahs and leopards.

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Unbelievable experience, amazing friends, changed my life!

Everything, but especially time with cheetahs and leopard cubs. Also camping out overnight.

Be prepared for anything Take every opportunity Absorb everything

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Completely different from home, fantastic experience, won't forget!

Helping out with the animals was amazing, and the trip was really hands on. Sleeping with baby baboons and playing with leopard cubs really topped it off! And there were amazing sunsets and great people on the trip.

Expect the unexpected - leave your preconceptions at home Be prepared to be dirty and tired, but loving it at the same time Immerse yourself in the experience to get the best out of it.

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