Namibia carnivore conservation & research project

Description of Namibia carnivore conservation & research project

Approximately 35% of cheetahs living on the planet can be found in Namibia with practically all of Namibia’s population of cheetahs living beyond the perimeters of the country’s protected conservation areas.

This means that cheetahs in Namibia are under constant threat from farmers who view them as a natural predator to livestock. As a consequence, cheetah numbers are falling and if you’re looking to make a difference and take part in a 17 day conservation & research project, right here is where you sign up.

The aim of the overall project is to create a safe haven for cheetahs, and other endangered animals, by using a location that was once used for holidays, photography and as a film set.

Located right at the heart of Namibia this carnivore conservation & research project is all about inviting volunteers, who actively want to get involved, to step into the stunning red sand dunes of the Namib Desert where gnarled thorn trees and vast swathes of grassland provide a captivating backdrop.

As part of the project you’ll be asked to help take down statistical data related to various species of wild animal which, in turn, will positively contribute to the long term management of the area. This project is just starting and, as such, your efforts will really encourage tangible results as well as making a significantly positive impact on carnivore conservation in Namibia.

Other than the cheetah population, other animals you may come into contact with include brown and spotted hyenas with various other smaller mammals making every day wildlife sightings highly memorable.

Your contribution to the project will go a long way towards helping to ensure wildlife in the area is safe, as every animal that is rescued from a conflict situation adds to the breeding population and provides hope for a stable predator population for many more years to come.