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Namibia is a technicolor dreamscape.  Its major game park, which centers on the Great Etosha Pan, offers an exceptional range and abundance of wildlife and a landscape that could not provide a more striking backdrop for it. The coastal region is one of the world's most captivating desert regions, and in the south lies a canyon second in magnificence only to the Grand Canyon itself.

Daytime heat, rather than rain, is the primary concern for most travellers to Namibia. While temperatures are generally comfortable year round, the warmest season is the period extending from November to March. 

This project is one of the only wildlife orphanages and welfare centers in the world.  Ranging from lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog to meerkat and baboon, more than 200 wild animals have made this project their home.  The project takes you 250 kms from Windhoek.  The farm is set in the Omaheke Region, which covers 4.9 million hectares of farming land.  During the past 30 years this family-run farm has dedicated its time to establish the most suitable and especially secure home possible for neglected or orphaned wild animals.  They have succeeded in creating a Noah's Ark in the African Savannah.  From the time that people became aware of their dedication, not a single week has passed without a further injured or orphaned animal finding its way to the project.  Five categories of animals have found their way to Noah's Ark.  They are problem animals, injured animals, pets, orphaned baby animals, and animals born on the project. 

Volunteers activities include: 
• being trained to feed cheetahs and baboons;
• look after and hand rear baby animals;
• feedings 4-5 times/day;
• cleaning of baby animals;
• night duty (including having baby animals sleeping in your bed with you);
• building camps, erecting fences around the project;
• assisting with repair and building of other structures on the farm;
• and training to assist as field guides for daily tours of the project.

All GeoVisions programs include accommodation and meals, airport pick-up, project training, in country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure information and project orientation.

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