| Costs | £945 / $1890 (US) / €1229 |
| Group Size | Upto 12 |
| Countries Visited | South Africa |
| Dates | 24 Jan to 21 Feb 2010 31 Jan to 28 Feb 2010 07 Feb to 07 Mar 2010 14 Feb to 14 Mar 2010 21 Feb to 21 Mar 2010 |
- 28 Feb to 28 Mar 2010
- 07 Mar to 04 Apr 2010
- 14 Mar to 11 Apr 2010
- 21 Mar to 18 Apr 2010
- 28 Mar to 25 Apr 2010
- 04 Apr to 02 May 2010
- 11 Apr to 09 May 2010
- 18 Apr to 16 May 2010
- 25 Apr to 23 May 2010
- 02 May to 30 May 2010
- 09 May to 06 Jun 2010
- 16 May to 13 Jun 2010
- 23 May to 20 Jun 2010
- 30 May to 27 Jun 2010
- 06 Jun to 04 Jul 2010
- 13 Jun to 11 Jul 2010
- 20 Jun to 18 Jul 2010
- 27 Jun to 25 Jul 2010
- 04 Jul to 01 Aug 2010
- 11 Jul to 08 Aug 2010
- 18 Jul to 15 Aug 2010
- 25 Jul to 22 Aug 2010
- 01 Aug to 29 Aug 2010
- 08 Aug to 05 Sep 2010
- 15 Aug to 12 Sep 2010
- 22 Aug to 19 Sep 2010
- 29 Aug to 26 Sep 2010
- 05 Sep to 03 Oct 2010
- 12 Sep to 10 Oct 2010
- 19 Sep to 17 Oct 2010
- 26 Sep to 24 Oct 2010
- 03 Oct to 31 Oct 2010
- 10 Oct to 07 Nov 2010
- 17 Oct to 14 Nov 2010
- 24 Oct to 21 Nov 2010
- 31 Oct to 28 Nov 2010
- 07 Nov to 05 Dec 2010
"I really enjoyed the trip and if I could, I would have been very happy to stay for much longer. It was so great to be a part of the crew!"
Nathalie, Volunteer 2008
Volunteer for either 2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks at a world renowned marine research organisation in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Tag fish, collect data and take photos of dolphins and a variety of whales. Gain a Local Marine Guiding Programme qualification and participate in commercial eco-tourism activities. Volunteer at a community project for disadvantaged children, help to organise local marine awareness campaigns, monitor and help clean local beaches – do all this and much much more!
This marine volunteering project gives you the unique opportunity to live in the picturesque seaside of South Africa’s Plettenberg Bay whilst you research some of the world’s most fascinating marine species. By marine volunteering in this part of South Africa you can witness the power, grace and exuberance of a variety of whales, dolphins, sharks and seals, whilst being surrounded by a majestic setting of mountains, forests and coastal inlets. On this South African marine volunteering adventure you will learn how to manage a marine and coastal zone in a sustainable manner to actively and meaningfully participate in conserving the marine life, whilst experiencing the community, culture and environment of the area in a more intimate way than most visitors. Depending on the time of year and how lucky you are, the marine research you conduct will encounter a variety of marine life that includes Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales, Bryde’s Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins, Common Dolphins, rarely seen Orcas (Killer Whales) and even Great White Sharks!
As the first ever privately initiated and government supported conservation project of its kind in South Africa, this conservation volunteering project has a world-renowned research team who have been given awards by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This fantastic team will guide you through projects that involve marine research, educating and being involved in the community, and taking a ‘watch dog’ role in Plettenberg Bay. They will be there to help you settle in during your stay and give you the opportunity to take on any individual projects where your own best interests lie. This marine volunteering project offers you personal diversity in the programme and from assisting the dive research teams to helping with their community programme you will find your own way to contribute. As part of your stay you will also assist with our commercial whale and dolphin tours, as well as kayaking and river cruising.
