Conservation Travel Africa - Marine Conservation Volunteer Programme (Mozambique)
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Fancy turning snorkels into real research? Join Conservation Travel Africa in Mozambique to monitor whale sharks, manta rays and turtles, collect data, learn field skills, boost your CV and connect with scientists on hands-on marine conservation.
Conservation Travel Africa's Marine Conservation Volunteer Programme in southern Mozambique offers in-person, field-based volunteering focused on long-term monitoring and protection of marine megafauna such as whale sharks, manta rays, humpback whales and endangered sea turtles. Volunteers collect population data, take ID photos, record behaviour and environmental conditions, maintain national databases, assist with tagging and length measurements, log dives and help analyse camera-trap and acoustic data.
Activities also include reef and estuary surveys, community visits and beach clean-ups. The project runs year-round with recommended stays of 3-4 weeks to fully participate; a minimum 2-week stay is recommended and one-week placements are possible for already certified divers.
Dive training (RAID Open Water and additional certifications) is provided where required and dive-focused volunteers typically undertake four research dives or snorkel safaris per week. A 12-week Divemaster package is available for those seeking professional dive qualifications and extensive field experience.
Volunteers are accommodated in beachside lodges near Barra/Tofo (accommodation and three meals included). Return transfers from Inhambane Airport are provided; flights, visas and travel insurance are not included.
The programme is suitable for a wide adult age range (minimum solo traveller age 16) and combines practical conservation work with training and community engagement.
RAID Open Water (if required), Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Responder (where applicable); Divemaster certification for the 12-week Divemaster course
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- Minimum solo traveller age 16; volunteers aged 16-18 must provide a signed parental consent form and be aware of rules for minors travelling unaccompanied through South Africa.
- Able to tread water and swim at least 50m; good spoken English is helpful.
- Certified-diver rates require existing Open Water or Advanced Open Water (RAID/PADI or equivalent) certification.
- Family volunteers may include children aged 10 and over (enquire to confirm).
- No upper age limit; volunteers over 65 may need a doctor-signed medical form.
£1,099
Program fees vary by length and certification status. From £1,099 for a one-week programme (certified divers); typical programme lengths 2-12 weeks. Fees include accommodation, three meals per day, return transfers from Inhambane Airport, diving/snorkelling equipment, orientation and supervision, practical instruction and project contribution. Not included: flights, visa fees, travel insurance (must include diving cover to 30m and emergency evacuation), administration fee (£40), personal expenses.
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