Nomad Projects in Mongolia

If you've ever fancied really getting away from it all, forget exotic beaches or desert islands, Mongolia is definitely the place for you. Forty per cent of the population are still Nomads who wander the endless steppe on camels and horses. Sign up for our Nomadic Life placement and you'll join a group of Mongolian Nomads and experience a way of living that has barely changed in a thousand years.

Living with a family in a large round tent, known as a "ger", your daily life may include riding horses to move herds of yaks or cattle, caring for livestock, helping to produce dairy products and maybe teaching a little English. It's a great way to learn more about this ancient way of life and how it's being affected by modern-day Mongolia. In exchange for help with the animals, or playing with the children, the family you'll stay with will be keen to involve you fully in their way of living.

"This placement has been out of this world. I've spent my time collecting wood and water, been camel riding on several occasions, done some teaching, played in a local basketball competition and many more things. This place is the greatest and I wish I could have stayed longer!"

- Matthew Whiting, Nomadic Life Volunteer, February 2004.

While you are on the project you will get the chance to spend a few nights camping in a part of the Gobi Desert.

Transport around the desert

Nomadic lifestyle!