Turtle conservation, endangered species monitoring, marine conservation, ecosystem restoration
Project name:
Wildlife ACT (2)
Project purpose:
This unique island and marine conservation experience allows you to accompany scientists and Seychelles volunteers while focusing on Endangered Species Monitoring, Marine Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration. The project seeks those with a keen interest in tropical island conservation and ecology. No more than 4 participants join a dedicated conservation and research team on a private island and get involved in all the activities of the Environmental Department and conservation volunteers – from field work to data entry.
Project activities:
data collection/analysis
habitat restoration/management
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
700
Direct benefits you gain:
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data/statistical skills
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field research skills
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remote scenic location
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undertake your own research
Noteworthy conservation points:
contributes to environmental policy
- helps restore a habitat to its former glory
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
Participants will live in a shared-accommodation house and will have opportunities to mix with conservation staff after hours, if they so choose. Participants will be accommodated in twin rooms (i.e. two single beds per room). The house consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 lounge and 1 bathroom. This means that ecotourists will have to share a bathroom among 4 people, (which sometimes will be 2 male and 2 female participants).
When does the project run?
All year
Facilities:
accommodation included, food included, cooking facilities, electricity, local shops, near-by medical, refillable drinking water, hot shower, western toilet, wifi. The assigned staff beach on North Island provides the perfect opportunity to go swimming, snorkeling or even a sun-downer after work in the afternoons. North Island equipment such as surfboards, paddle-boards and kayaks are available for use every day after 4pm, so there are plenty of opportunities to have fun! Participants can expect to be active 6 days a week, with a rest day on Fridays. You can either choose to spend your rest day on North Island, relaxing at the staff beach, or you can accumulate your rest days to leave the island for a period of 3 days to visit other islands. This way you can explore the Seychelles while you contribute towards island and marine conservation, on a beautiful private island!
How long can I stay?
The MINIMUM stay in Seychelles is 4 weeks. We accept a maximum of 4 participants at any given time. There are two rooms in the eco-volunteer house, on North Island. Each room, is shared by two participants of the same gender (*or in the case of couples, they will be allocated one room to share together).
Requirements:
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Anyone from the ages of 18 to 60+, (in good physical condition), is welcome to join the Seychelles project.
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We seek participants with a keen interest in Tropical Island conservation and ecology.
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Participants on our North Island project need to be quick learners and be prepared to work independently in the field after only a few days induction.
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Participants should also be self-disciplined, responsible, enthusiastic, patient and able to get along well with others.
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
North Island represents a Noah’s Ark – a sanctuary where natural habitats are being rehabilitated and where critically endangered Seychelles fauna and flora are being reintroduced by conservationists and volunteers – providing a haven to regenerate. It is very seldom that the opportunity arises to make such a significant and positive impact on a region, a specific area, its wildlife and surrounding environment. North Island was recognized for its island and marine conservation work by being awarded as the National Geographic World Legacy Awards winner for Conserving the Natural World 2017.
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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