Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Project name:
Tambor Bay Turtles/ Tortugas Bahia Tambor
Project purpose:
Protect the remain Olive Ridley Turtles who come to the Bay to lay their eggs. Protect the eggs in a hatchery to increase the amount of babies release into the ocean. That will increase the total population in the Bay.
Project activities:
- animal interaction
- community awareness
- data collection/analysis
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
280
Direct benefits you gain:
- data/statistical skills
- field research skills
- gain a qualification or credit
- remote scenic location
Noteworthy conservation points:
- development goals (supporting local community)
- ethical rehabilitation centre/practices
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
Full equipped house with share rooms
When does the project run?
August to December
Facilities:
accommodation included, food included, cooking facilities, electricity, local shops, nearby medical facilities, refillable drinking water, hot shower, wifi, tv, washing machine, swimming pool available and 50 m from the beach
How long can I stay?
1 week minimum, 4 months maximum
Requirements:
- Over 18
- English or Spanish
- Interested in conservation, able to work at night and early morning about 6-8h a day
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
Early morning and night walks to find nests on the beach. Data collection, working with females laying eggs on the beach. Protecting eggs in the hatchery. Releasing babies into the ocean. Environmental education. Beach clean ups.
Reviews & ratings
Francisco
Volunteer
19 Dec 2021
An amazing project with amazing staff
I work as a travel agent, bringing volunteers to DAKTARI and other projects around the world. After helping a lot of volunteers fulfill their dreams of coming to South Africa, I managed to arrange 2 weeks to spend at the project. What a wonderful time I had starting with the staff who are so friendly and polite, the animals being taken care of as if they were family and the amazing food that was prepared catering to each of the volunteers individual needs. I can only say that if you are looking for an unique and quality experience involving a well thought out educational program and the preservation of native animal species, this is the one for you.
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Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
leslie
Volunteer
19 Dec 2021
great experience
i had an enjoyable stay here in DAKTARI. be surrounded by wild animals is a chance and i also loved the teaching part of my stay
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Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
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