12 independent reviews for Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Reviews for Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Jan Capper review 8 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Flying down to Neuras with N/a'an ku se founder Ruedi Van Vurren and hearing about the wider work of the foundation. A unique experience, well worth every extra penny.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Just embrace the whole experience - there's nothing like it! Remember that it's volunteering, not a holiday. Some tasks are more exciting than others but often those are the ones that help the amazing staff most of all. I found value in everything I did. Also, be prepared for the wifi and sometimes the water to come and go. It's just how it is....3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A fantastic experience. The time with the cheetahs and baboons is of course very special, but above all it's about being part of something with a bigger purpose!Selena Gallagher review 3 Aug 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It's impossible to choose! There were so many highlights and once in a lifetime experiences. One of the best things about this trip was that every day is different and you never know what adventures might await.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Plan to spend at least two weeks at the main sanctuary in order to have the opportunity to participate in all the different activities. Be sure to also sign up for at least one of the other project weeks. They are all very different so consider what kind of adventure you are looking for. I did the TimBila week, the Kanaan Desert Retreat and the Coastal Conservation Week. They were all fantastic, but TimBila was an absolute highlight.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely! The N/a'an ku sê Foundation is doing such good work all across Namibia with both wildlife and people, and as a volunteer you are directly contributing to those efforts, as well as helping to support the employment of many local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Amazing! Incredible! Awesome! I don't have enough superlatives to describe how great this trip was. :)ManharHi Patel review 22 Jul 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Walking with the cheetahs.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Just go for it - the awe inspiring experience will more than compensate 1 or 2 minor niggles such as not having hot water - learn to rough it.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes most definitely as a lot of the locals were employed by the project and it's subsidiary sites.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Quite simple one of the best volunteering holidays I have ever had!Nicky Vereker review 16 Feb 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Being so close to wild animals. Meeting other volunteers from all over the world.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It’s not for the squeamish! Some hard core wild animal feeding involved, but if you can overcome that, it’s one hell of an experience!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
As above! Amazing, but not for softies. Be prepared to muck in , and the camaraderie and joint experience is great!ROBERT WILLIAMS review 15 Nov 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Everything from animals to local people and conservation work2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Get involved and enjoy every minute3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely helps local community4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Had an absolute great experiencerichard bowyer review 11 Jan 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Feeding the Carnivora.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Book it!! Great experience.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Supported the local community and animal welfare and conservation.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great.Peter Howard review 23 Mar 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
My three weeks there were actually spend at 3 different locations-The Animal Sanctuary (Farm centre,) Neuras (A vinery and Actively Centre) and Kannan (Desert centre). They were all very different and it actually turned into more of a Holiday than a Volunteering project-which as fine Most memorable part was the Ecology Walks with the local. very informative Group coordinators2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
As a volunteering centre it is of good standard, and if adaptable, social and outgoing, and willing to mix, it will be well enjoyed!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. I consider these volunteering events very much as a "win, win "scenario for both parties-Volunteers and local communities Have been on better ones-interface with local communities little limited but there were opportunities for committed involvement in a Medical centre if desired but causal interface with the local school/communites was very limited!4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Eight out of ten (8/10) Well worth the still hassle with covid Regulations and just the endless taxing of air Travel at the momentLily Scheyhing review 18 Jun 2021
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Amazing people and hands on wildlife experience.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Really immerse yourself in each moment — you won’t want to miss a thing.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Donna Gorin review 6 Mar 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Celebrating a milestone birthday, and being able to observe and work with wild animals at close quarters.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go with an open mind, a sense of fun, and a mirror!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The project supports the local community through employment and education. There is also a big drive to be more sustainable.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very glad I took part in this project, and would highly recommend to animal-lovers of all ages.Claire Springett review 27 Nov 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Getting to see the large animals in their natural environment2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It is very physical and the days are long, be prepared to work hard!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - the foundation works on all the above4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Pretty good. I wasn’t expecting it to be quite so hot or for some of the work to be as physical as it was but the animals made up for that.Chris Downing review 18 Sep 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Walking with cheetahs. Unforgettable2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be aware that it can be very cold in Namibia at night and the accommodation is basic so take plenty of warm clothing for the evenings.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It definitely supported conservation and the sanctuary provides jobs for local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A unique experience with like-minded people.Naomi Soffa review 13 Sep 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The volunteer work at N/a'an Ku Se was amazing. I very much enjoyed the Dunes and Wildlife tour as well.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
I would book the tour before the volunteer work and I would definitely volunteer for at least 2 weeks.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I felt like I was really making a contribution to the functioning of the wildlife sanctuary with food prep, cleaning enclosures, feeding and caring for animals and being responsible for the environment and impact on the ecosystem with recycling and conservation efforts .4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I had an amazing time!!!Holiday Reviews
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