Description

Volunteers will take part in a range of activities in the day to day operation of an exciting community based conservation project in a unique coastal area of Tanzania that protects the environment whilst providing tangible benefits to the local community.

Activities range from Black and White Colobus Monkey habituation and observation, endangered Zanj Elephant Shrew capture and study, Yellow Baboon habituation and observation, development of bird, mammal and plant lists, research into local community land use patterns and alternative activities for wildlife poachers and charcoal producers and potentially other research and data collection that helps build the validity of protecting this important and vulnerable area.

Highlights

* Living in the African Bush.
* Being associated with an eco project rapidly becoming a leader in the field of community conservation,
* Living close to a genuine Tanzanian community that has minimal impact from tourism.
* Being part of new knowledge that will validate the uniqueness of the area and the importance of conserving it.
* Living with a low carbon footprint.
* Being part of building a viable model for conservation.
* Learning more about African Wildlife.
* Being able to keep physically fit.
* Breathing fresh, clean African air.
* Helping local people.
* Meeting interesting other people from all around the world.
* Having the opportunity to extend your journey to other beautiful places in East Africa.

Travel Types

• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Hiking
• Language Immersion
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Photography
• RainForest Tours
• Safari
• Sports
• Tours
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No qualifications required. A passion for Africa is essential. Volunteers must have an interest in wildlife and wild areas. They must show enthusiasm for wildlife observation and have an open and questioning mind. They must be able to adapt to a different cultural context and be able to live in a team environment, get on with different types of people and be adaptable to changing circumstances. Physical disability should not be a barrier to application.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD70 per person per day

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

Full board accommodation including all meals and drinking water and one non-water drink (soda, beer, wine) per day. It also includes full laundry service, services of an interpreter, the use of a mountain bike and all activities in the conservation area. Also includes a village development levy and all local taxes.
The cost does not include international travel costs, travel to Kisampa from Dar es Salaam. It does not include health insurance or purchases of a personal nature.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Someone who is interested in seeing how conservation can benefit local people. Someone who loves wild places and has an inquiring mind and wishes to give their time to the betterment of our world and it's wildlife and people.

Age Range

Any age. Children 12 and under are free.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of No more than 4

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24 hours

Kisampa's Mission Statement

Kisampa is a community conservation and development company. Our mission is to see a community with a high standard of living sustainably in balance with the natural flora and fauna in an environment that is sustained due to the direct benefits of private sector management of a scientifically relevant community conservation area adjoining a national park.

Year Founded

2003