During your time at Neuras, you will be immersed in nature and amazed by the beautiful scenery that the Hardap Region has to offer.
Below is the itinerary for the Namibia Adventure Week Add-On. Please note that some tours are not included and need to be paid locally.
Saturday
Morning: Arrival
Lunch
Afternoon: Orientation, Downtime, Cheetah Feeding
Evening: Pizza Evening
Sunday
Morning: GPS hike in the Naukluft Mountains
Lunch
Afternoon: Downtime/Winetour & Tasting (Not included. To be paid locally.)
Evening: Hot dog braai
Monday
Morning: Sunrise Breakfast + Hike (Not included. To be paid locally.), camera trap collection
Lunch
Afternoon: Data Sorting / Help in Vineyard/Wine cellar (seasonal), Cheetahs
Evening: Sleep-out (seasonal)/Sundowner
Tuesday
Morning: Downtime / Game Count/Tree Nursery (QCCP)
Lunch
Afternoon: Hauchabfontein (Springs)(seasonal), Cheetahs
Evening: Optional Sundowner
Wednesday
Morning & Afternoon: SSV - Big Daddy, Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon, Lunch + afternoon and local lodge (Not included. To be paid locally.), Cheetahs
Evening: Little Saturday
Thursday
Morning: Downtime / Game Count/Tree Nursery (QCCP)
Lunch
Afternoon: Data Sorting / Help in Vineyard/Wine cellar (seasonal), Cheetahs
Evening: 2nd Pizza night
Friday
Morning & Afternoon: Naukluft park - Olive trail hike, picnic lunch + springs (Not included. To be paid locally.)
Evening: Cheetah Feeding / Braai
Saturday
Morning: Clean vehicles, evaluations, bar bills
Lunch
Afternoon: Leave back to the main project site
And don't forget the magnificent sunrises and sunsets and the fact that Neuras is home to 7 cheetahs, all rescued from human-wildlife conflict. Their daily feeds will provide fantastic photographic opportunities in a wild setting!
Sunday
Depart for your transfer to Windhoek Airport
Data sorting - how is this done? This is the sorting of camera trap photos by animal species
QCCP - what is this? This is the Queens Commonwealth Canopy Project, a tree nursery in which the volunteers can assist.
Wine activities - what are these? Seasonal volunteer work related to vineyard and cellar - Harvesting is usually in January but there is more volunteer work to be done related to our winery, e.g. pruning of the vineyard, bottling, labelling, packaging.
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Namibia Adventure Week Add On
What will I be doing?
Inclusions
Airport pick-up on arrival & drop-off at departure (Windhoek International)
8 nights accommodation
Three meals a day
8 nights accommodation
Three meals a day
Visa Info
You will receive a 90 day tourist visa on arrival, remember to have a copy of your supporting letter.
Overzicht
Wat is inbegrepen?
Accommodatie
Accommodation
8 night accommodation in twin tents shared with a person of the same gender in a secluded camping area is included. Upgrades to lodge accommodation are possible as per availability.
Twin tents shared with a person of the same gender in a secluded camping area
Open-air bathrooms and no electricity bring you closer to nature
Upgrades to lodge accommodation are possible as per availability
Swimming pool
Bar on premises
Daily laundry service
Pizza oven: Be prepared to test your own cooking skills during pizza and potjie evening
The volunteer campsite also has a chillout-area with a natural spring right before you arrive to the volunteer tents.
Additionally, you can choose to upgrade to one of the rustic chalets for an additional cost. Please indicate this option at the time of your booking, as the rooms depend upon availability.
**The water is heated by solar geysers, so please bear this in mind when taking showers.
8 night accommodation in twin tents shared with a person of the same gender in a secluded camping area is included. Upgrades to lodge accommodation are possible as per availability.
Twin tents shared with a person of the same gender in a secluded camping area
Open-air bathrooms and no electricity bring you closer to nature
Upgrades to lodge accommodation are possible as per availability
Swimming pool
Bar on premises
Daily laundry service
Pizza oven: Be prepared to test your own cooking skills during pizza and potjie evening
The volunteer campsite also has a chillout-area with a natural spring right before you arrive to the volunteer tents.
Additionally, you can choose to upgrade to one of the rustic chalets for an additional cost. Please indicate this option at the time of your booking, as the rooms depend upon availability.
**The water is heated by solar geysers, so please bear this in mind when taking showers.
Lokaal vervoer
Arrival Day
Saturday (A pre-night is needed if you are not on one of the other projects already). You will be met at Windhoek International Airport and taken to the project. A post night will also be needed if you are not continuing your travel in Namibia or joining another project. We can help you book these.
Transfer to the Research Centre
Complimentary transfers to & from Windhoek International Airport or Windhoek city to Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary upon arrival in and departure from Namibia.
Please ensure you arrive at the Sanctuary at least one night prior to your early morning Saturday departure to site and that your departing flight is not before Sunday after your Saturday evening return from site. You will be based on the Sanctuary for any additional nights that you are not at the research sites.
Departure
You will be taken to Windhoek International Airport to catch your departure flight. The departure time from the project is approximately between 11:00 and 13:00.
Saturday (A pre-night is needed if you are not on one of the other projects already). You will be met at Windhoek International Airport and taken to the project. A post night will also be needed if you are not continuing your travel in Namibia or joining another project. We can help you book these.
Transfer to the Research Centre
Complimentary transfers to & from Windhoek International Airport or Windhoek city to Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary upon arrival in and departure from Namibia.
Please ensure you arrive at the Sanctuary at least one night prior to your early morning Saturday departure to site and that your departing flight is not before Sunday after your Saturday evening return from site. You will be based on the Sanctuary for any additional nights that you are not at the research sites.
Departure
You will be taken to Windhoek International Airport to catch your departure flight. The departure time from the project is approximately between 11:00 and 13:00.
Maaltijden
Meals
Volunteers will receive 3 meals a day:
Breakfast consists of cereals, fruit, yoghurts, toast and spreads
Lunch varies from wraps, burgers, pasta, and a variety of salads.
Dinner typically are warm meals consisting of meat (chicken, red meat or fish) and vegetables with pasta, rice, potato or salad. Once per week, dinner will be in the form of a traditional Namibian braai (barbeque), and a Neuras favourite; brick oven pizza night.
Tea, coffee and fruit are also available in the volunteer area all day.
Volunteers will receive 3 meals a day:
Breakfast consists of cereals, fruit, yoghurts, toast and spreads
Lunch varies from wraps, burgers, pasta, and a variety of salads.
Dinner typically are warm meals consisting of meat (chicken, red meat or fish) and vegetables with pasta, rice, potato or salad. Once per week, dinner will be in the form of a traditional Namibian braai (barbeque), and a Neuras favourite; brick oven pizza night.
Tea, coffee and fruit are also available in the volunteer area all day.
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Insurances & Flight Tickets
Travel insurance is compulsory. You are also required to present a copy of your return flight itinerary when entering Namibia.
What to Bring
The Adventure Week involves lots of hiking, so comfortable walking shoes needed, as well as intermediate level of fitness. All sleeping equipment will be provided, but those with sleeping bags are advised to bring their own.
Internet Access
There is no WiFi at the project due to the poor reception so we suggest you purchase a Namibian SIM card and load data on it. You can purchase a SIM card at the airport upon arrival or once you get to the project.
ATMs
There is an ATM at the project, but it's not always functional due to signal problems. We therefore suggest that you get cash at the ATM at the airport upon arrival.
Winter in Namibia
May to September is the winter period and can be very cold at night and in the early mornings and daytime temperatures can vary. Please make sure to pack enough warm clothes if you plan your trip in that period. A sleeping bag is recommended! October to April is the summer period and the rainy season is from November-February. Whilst during this time it is generally hot during the day it can rain and become chilly in the evenings so do pack a jumper or fleece and waterproof jacket.
Travel insurance is compulsory. You are also required to present a copy of your return flight itinerary when entering Namibia.
What to Bring
The Adventure Week involves lots of hiking, so comfortable walking shoes needed, as well as intermediate level of fitness. All sleeping equipment will be provided, but those with sleeping bags are advised to bring their own.
Internet Access
There is no WiFi at the project due to the poor reception so we suggest you purchase a Namibian SIM card and load data on it. You can purchase a SIM card at the airport upon arrival or once you get to the project.
ATMs
There is an ATM at the project, but it's not always functional due to signal problems. We therefore suggest that you get cash at the ATM at the airport upon arrival.
Winter in Namibia
May to September is the winter period and can be very cold at night and in the early mornings and daytime temperatures can vary. Please make sure to pack enough warm clothes if you plan your trip in that period. A sleeping bag is recommended! October to April is the summer period and the rainy season is from November-February. Whilst during this time it is generally hot during the day it can rain and become chilly in the evenings so do pack a jumper or fleece and waterproof jacket.