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Coral Restoration & Sea Turtle Conservation by Scuba Diving in South Tanzania
Volunteers work in the project in Mikindani Mtwara are involved in all activities performed to restore the coral reefs.Our volunteers help to create new restoration techniques, build new structures, and expand the project in the ocean and on land in addition to their participation in our routine tasks.
- Découvrez et tombez amoureux du monde marin
- Préserver et restaurer les récifs locaux
- Protéger les tortues marines indigènes
- Approfondissez vos connaissances sur la conservation marine
- Devenez un plongeur compétent et sûr grâce à des instructeurs de première classe.
- Découvrez la Tanzanie authentique, loin des zones touristiques et surpeuplées.
- Explorez les joyaux cachés du sud de la Tanzanie, connus seulement de quelques initiés.
- Admirez la migration des baleines à bosse d'août à novembre.
Coral reefs are the most important ecosystems underwater. They cover less than 1% of our oceans, and yet, they are home to 25% of the marine biodiversity. Currently, 70% of the world’s coral reefs are highly threatened and could disappear by 2050. We need to act now to regenerate and strengthen them.
Sea Turtles are keystone species in the preservation of marine biodiversity. Their involvement in many different ecosystems make it essential to preserve these species. Unfortunately, many threats are endangering them, from climate change to fishing and pollution. Following the current trend, they should be extinct by 2050 due to human activities.
Join us today and help us save the coral reefs and Sea Turtles in the South of Tanzania!
Want to see other ways to make an impact? Check out our Volunteer in Africa programs.
Volunteer roles and responsibilities
Volunteers are involved in all activities performed to restore the coral reefs and protect the Sea Turtles.
Coral restoration is very specific to each area and all brains on deck are necessary to ensure the best methods are applied according to the local conditions. Our volunteers help to create new restoration techniques, build new structures, and expand the project in the ocean and on land in addition to their participation in our routine tasks. Each volunteer leaves its mark.
Our Sea Turtle welfare center provides a safe place for endangered Sea Turtles. Our volunteers participate in activities such as relocation of eggs to remove them from poachers’ threat, education of local population about marine conservation during community meetings or school classes, beach patrols to protect the Sea Turtles, snorkeling for underwater mapping and Sea Turtle identification, and much more.
We expect our volunteers to show great respect to the Tanzanian communities welcoming us in their beautiful country. In addition to the normal courtesy and tolerance, we require our gentlemen volunteers to avoid walking in the street shirtless; for our lady volunteers we require them to follow a simple rule: either shoulders or knees are visible, but never both at the same time. Mini-skirts / shorts and other unveiling clothes are to be avoided.
Requirements & eligibility
Volunteers from 17 years old or over are welcome. Parents/guardians’ signatures and approval are required for minors. English spoken and written is mandatory. Swimming capabilities too are required.The minimum stay for this program is 2 weeks. We recommend a 4+ weeks participation to start witnessing some impacts. The longer the stay, the more the evolution you see.
Finally, a medical questionnaire to check volunteers are fit to dive is to be filled in. Now, let’s dive in!
Une journée typique
On your first day, we introduce you to your new environment: this is Orientation day. We show you the area and the points of interest as much as discuss your schedule and the on-going activities.
Our program adapts to all our volunteers. If you are not a diver yet, we start by teaching you the Open Water Course (first level of scuba diving). It provides you with all the necessary skills and experience required to participate in the coral restoration project. The course is spread over 5 days. Once completed, you join the program.
If you are a certified diver, we are teaching any scuba diving course of your choice (Advanced Open Water, Rescue, Specialties, etc). Better divers positively impact marine conservation through their knowledge and behaviour in and out of the water.
Our program takes place 5 days per week, from 8am to 2pm (rarely later depending on the objective of the day). The schedule is set at the beginning of each week according to the needs at the moment.
Over these 5 days, 3 days are dedicated to scuba diving activities such as collecting and planting corals, identifying Sea Turtles, cleaning and documenting our nurseries, mapping underwater habitats, maintaining our local reefs, surveying our reefs, etc.
Activities on the remaining 2 days per week depend on the needs of the project at that moment. They can take place on land to relocate Sea Turtle eggs, run marine conservation classes in schools, perform beach clean-ups, patrol the beaches, or in water to scuba dive, teach swimming lessons, snorkel, or kayak.
Once a week, we also run a “Marine conservation day”. These days are dedicated to expanding the knowledge of our volunteers about marine conservation in general: overfishing, sharks, ocean pollution, etc.
On top of the skills you acquire by participating to our restoration program, our volunteers are offered to dive deeper in Coral Restoration theory and science. This extra course by Coral Restoration experts “Reef Guru” creates Coral Restoration Specialist with extended knowledge on marine conservation. These classes are free for volunteers staying 5 weeks or more. Other volunteers can be certified at an additional cost.
La vie dans le programme
dates de début
Début hebdomadaire, toute l'année — choisissez n'importe quelle semaine des deux prochaines années.
Frais de programme selon la durée
Les prix incluent votre acompte de réservation de €229 — il est déduit du montant total de votre programme. Votre acompte reste valable un an, période pendant laquelle vous pouvez vous inscrire à plusieurs programmes. Des frais bancaires internationaux de 5 % s'appliquent aux paiements par carte en USD ou AUD.
| Durée | Prix total | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 semaines | €1,430 | |
| 3 semaines | €1,914 | |
| 4 semaines | €2,398 | |
| 5 semaines | €2,882 | |
| 6 semaines | €3,366 | |
| 7 semaines | €3,850 | |
| 8 semaines | €4,334 | |
| Chaque semaine supplémentaire | +€578 / semaine |
Conversion indicative — votre réservation est facturée dans la devise que vous avez choisie lors du paiement.
✓ Ce que vous payez
- 24hrs Assistance and Support
- Comprehensive Pre-Departure Information
- Travel and Medical Insurance (available at extra costs)
- Whatsapp contact for information about your transit in Dar-es-salaam
- Assistance to book flights / bus tickets from the capital Dar-es-Salaam to Mikindani Mtwara
- Pick-up from Mtwara airport / Mikindani bus station
- Orientation day
- Accommodation in private room (guesthouse or terrace)
- Half-board (breakfast and dinner)
- One full course of scuba diving (any level)
- Drinkable water and laundry services
- All transport required during program activities
- First level of scuba diving for non-divers
- For volunteers 5+ weeks – Free Reef Guru Restoration diver certification
Non inclus
- Airfare to reach Tanzania
- Transit stays in Dar-es-salaam
- Airfare / Bus tickets up to Mikindani Mtwara
- Visa and vaccinations
- Lunch meal
- Personal transportation (out of program activities)
- Any drinks other than drinkable water from our fountain
- Sim card, phone credits, wifi, etc
- Any outside/extra activities
Hébergement et repas
We take great care of you throughout your stay in Tanzania and make sure you have a comfortable stay.
Reaching Mikindani Mtwara
Your international flight should land in Dar-Es-Salaam, the main town of Tanzania. To reach Mikindani Mtwara, you have the choice between air or land trips. We can assist you to book any of your tickets or organize your stay if necessary.
By air, Air Tanzania (https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/) and Precision Air (https://www.precisionairtz.com/en/) are the two airlines flying from Dar-Es-Salaam to Mtwara. You can check their schedule and even book your tickets online… or we can assist you with it too! As soon as you are done, send us your flight details so we can get everything ready for your arrival. The flight last approximately an hour… and you will have your first Tanzanian cashew snack, the best in the world!
By land, there are many local bus companies that are travelling down south. Our preference is “Buti La Zungu” which offers daily buses from 6am to 2pm. To book a ticket, you can try online but we would rather assist you with it. Your trip lasts between 8 and 10 hours. Yes, this is longer than a flight, but also more affordable (about €12 !) : it depends on your budget! Buses are safe, in good conditions and give you the opportunity to share a real local experience. Tanzanians are very welcoming and you will probably make a few friends during your trip. Also, you will discover many different street foods offered during your trip.By bus, you will get off the bus directly at Mikindani bus station. We will be there to welcome you and bring you back to our place 500 meters away.
Mtwara Airport Transfer
Mtwara Mikindani is composed of Mtwara, the main town, and Mikindani, the original village located 7 Kms away. On your arrival at the Mtwara airport, a member of our team will be waiting for you outside with a sign that says your name. The airport is located roughly 20 minutes away from Mikindani, our village. Our team member will bring you directly to our place.
Orientation
Your first day with us is dedicated to make you familiar with your new environment and your program so you feel immediately comfortable. Over a few hours, we visit the area, Mikindani village and Mtwara town, showing you the different point of interests: museums, markets, beaches, restaurants, extra activities, etc. We discuss the organisation of your stay, go over the schedule and the activities, and answer any of your questions. Finally, we introduce you to our staff and our neighbours to create your first bond with our local community.
Accommodation
All our volunteers are accommodated in our lodge, either in self-contained rooms or in an old Swahili guesthouse with shared bathroom.
Each volunteer has its own room. All our rooms are furnished with a double bed, a big mosquito net, a ceiling fan (inside the net), a bedside table, and a cupboard. Your accommodation includes one laundry per week and drinkable water available at our fountain: make sure you bring your reusable bottle.
Meals
We provide our volunteers with half-board services i.e., breakfast and dinner. On request and extra costs, we can also provide lunch or lunch pack. Breakfast is available between 7am and 10am at our restaurant. However, be aware that activities start at 8am so 10am breakfasts should only happen on days off! Dinner is served between 6pm and 8pm.Meals are mixed between local and international food. Mainly vegetarian, you are offered chicken dish twice a week. We are happy to fit particular diets (vegan, gluten free, etc) as long as you give us notice beforehand
During your free time
Your free time is entirely yours. You can do anything you feel like. Mikindani is really safe and you can freely walk around, make way for the chicken, goats and cows crossing the streets, walk around the conservation area or discover the village and check out the mamas sewing mats. The local community is very welcoming and a smile is always the first step to a great cultural exchange. If you are more into sport activities, we can recommend areas/beaches to go for a swim, a walk, or even a run. You can rent some kayaks or bikes to reach further places, or go sailing on a local dhow, the traditional Tanzanian boat. Of course, we are here to help and recommend places and activities.
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Foire aux questions
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Les végétariens peuvent-ils être accommodés ?
Aurai-je du temps libre pendant mon programme ? Puis-je faire du tourisme pendant mon programme ?
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Dans quelle mesure Arusha et la Tanzanie en général sont-elles sûres ?
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Où puis-je changer mon argent en Tanzanie ? Y a-t-il des distributeurs automatiques à Arusha ?
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