Gap Year Wildlife Project
Gap year voluntary work Africa - Muhaka

Dolphins & Whales (Cetacean) Conservation Project

 

The coastal ecosystem of Zanzibar is rich in biological resources including long, white sandy beaches, diverse coral reefs and mangroves, a rich cultural history and traditions, and abundant marine and terrestrial wildlife. It is listed as one of the top 34 Global Biodiversity Hotspots - harbouring more species of plant and animal life than anywhere else on Earth... Read More

 

 

Dolphin and Whale conservation is included in these trips:

 


 

Camp Zanzibar - 1 Month

 

Gap Year Camp Borneo- 1 Month - CB1
The CZ one month Zanzibar experience is geared towards volunteers who are interested in the marine environment, and specifically the conservation of dolphins, whales and other marine mammals. You see, there is a reason for us using a dolphin on our Camp Zanzibar logo!

 

Highlights

 

  • Key involvement in ongoing Marine conservation projects
  • 4 day cetacean (dolphins & whales) conservation program in partnership with KIDOTOA (Kizimkazi Dolphin Tourism Operators Association)
  • Regular Boat Trips to monitor and identify the Kizimkazi Dolphins
  • Spice Tour
  • Environmental education workshops with local schools
  • Shoreline safaris & beach clean ups
  • Visit to Jozani National Wildlife Park to see the endangered Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey
  • 2 night home stay visit
  • 2 night Stonetown visit (bed and breakfast only at backpacker hotel)
  • PADI Introductory course with one ocean dive.
  • Optional 2 day Ras Nungwi Beach Party