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Wildlife Conservation Volunteer

Are you looking for an exciting adventure in the heart of Africa? Live with a Maasai Community, Learn to track wildlife and see the Big Five!!

The first week of your African adventure begins with lessons from a Maasai warrior, teaching you about the language and historic culture. You will then head from Arusha, into the African bush to the Maasai village where you will be based.

Volunteers undertake vital conservation work on behalf of the African Wildlife Foundation, in an area often referred to as the Mini Serengeti due to its high abundance of wildlife. You will also assist with a cultural awareness program with the Maasai, teaching in their schools and learning from their warriors.

You will finish with a stay on the beautiful island of Zanzibar; chilling out on the beach and enjoying some snorkleling the warm waters.

For more infomration on this exciting opportunity contact info@greenforce.org or by phone: 020 7384 3343

Duration

3 - 10 weeks

Start Dates

2010:
17th January
11th April
11th July
3rd October
2011:
16th January
10th April
3th July
2nd October

Costs / Benefits

Cost: from £1,500
What's included:
• Volunteers are invited to a 'Meet Your Team' briefing day and BBQ in central London to meet other volunteers on the same project.
• Participants are always met at the airport by a Greenforce staff member then dropped off.
• Welcome and Safety briefing
• All meals and accommodation during the 3 - 10 weeks.
• 3-4 days in the Greenforce house in Arusha - including safety briefing and Maasai lessons
• Science and wildlife identification training on camp. Tracking skills. English Teaching. Wildlife surveys.
• Transport to Dar-Es-Salaam. Return ferry to Zanzibar. Hotel in Stone Town for one night. Three nights in Kendwa Rocks beach resort, meals included.
• Dhow snorkelling/sailing day to Mnemba atoll including beach barbeque. Hotel in Dar es Salaam and transport back to Arusha.

Requirements

No requirements as all training will be provided.