Namibia is considered one of the sunniest countries in the world and thats why it’s weather is good all year round. Being located in the southern most part of Africa, the Winter months are from June to August with average day temperatures of 20C dropping down to 7C at night. Summer months are from November to Feb with day temperatures averaging at 30C and dropping down to 17C at night. Being a desert-like country, the temperature can be very hot in the morning and very cold at night so whenever you go, make sure you pack accordingly

All volunteers are housed in the volunteer village which is around a 10 minute walk from the main farm area. There are several wooden cabins (4 pax per cabin), communal showers, toilet facilities, and a bar/eating area where you will have all your meals. There is also a small swimming pool for you to relax after the long day or during the weekend. The volunteer village is located right next to a waterhole and there is something magical about watching kudu, wildebeest, eland and springbok—as well as the occasional giraffe or zebra—grazing or taking a drink on your way to breakfast as the sun rises over the grassland. The village is run on solar power and each room has solar panel lights. Since there are no electric sockets at the village, there is a separate room at the main farm, where volunteers can charge their cell phones, laptops and cameras.

Namibia is a meat-eating country so you will find that more of the meals contains meat but we do cater to all dietary requirements. The farm is located in a relatively remote area of Namibia so please do coordinate with us in advance should you have an extensive dietary requirement to ensure we prepare your meals accordingly. You will receive three meals a day. Meals are generally basic but tasty and filling. Common dishes for lunch and dinner include burgers, goulash, pasta with meat sauces, rice, sauce and potatoes. Breakfast can be porridge, cereal, eggs or pancakes.

The farm hosts a variety of animals with different needs. Some are orphaned, some have been insured, some are simply endangered and need to be relocated to a safer area. Though the depth and extent of your contact will depend on the exact animal and species, the following species call the farm a home: meerkats, mongooses, wild dogs, a brown hyena, cheetahs, leopards, lions, baboons, vervet monkeys, warthogs, vultures, caracals, horses, sheep, cows, domestic cats and dogs. Please understand that we have certain guidelines regarding animal interaction in place to protect both our animals and you, the volunteer. This is not a petting zoo or a place where you go to carry lion cubs. The sole interest of the farm is the welfare of the animals and their continued health and wellbeing and we do not support the practice of “lion cub petting”.