Fanny shares her experience at a wildlife reserve in Namibia.

Fanny shares her experience at a wildlife reserve in Namibia.

Article from the 10 July 2025
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Fanny shares her experience at a wildlife reserve in Namibia.

WHAT THIS EXPERIENCE BROUGHT ME…

This project allowed me to discover a new country that is very different from ours. From a personal point of view, it confirmed my choice and desire to become a veterinarian. I was also able to meet new people from around the world.

 

WHAT WERE THE TASKS ASSIGNED ON SITE?

  • Preparing and feeding the animals,
  • Conducting research and analyzing images,
  • Building enclosures for the animals,
  • Cleaning the enclosures,
  • Following the anti-poaching team,
  • Training the anti-poaching team’s dogs, …

 

WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS PROJECT…

I recommend this project, it was incredible.

I learned so much and had a unique experience.

 

… AND FREEPACKERS?

Yes, because they helped me a lot in preparing my project. I was able to ask all the questions I had, which allowed me to feel more confident for my first volunteering experience.

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