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TANZANIA - AWF CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERs
"Tanzania was truly fantastic and something I will remember forever. It's a great project and I only have excellent feedback for everything and everyone involved."' Alex Bowers - July Volunteer.
HANDS ON CONSERVATION ADVENTURE: Live with the maasai , Track the Wildlife sail the spice islands!
New: Greenforce Camp built for '08!
Sidai 'p! - Maasai for 'I'm fantastic'!
One of the phrases that you'll learn in response to Kaya-reh? (how are you?) during the first week of your African adventure.
Arriving on a Sunday, we will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and you will spend the first four/five days in Arusha. Monday mornings' welcome and safety briefing enables the whole group to settle in.
A Maasai warrior will spend the first days teaching you some basic Maasai and introducing you to their fascinating and historic culture.
By the end of the first week, with a better understanding of how to greet a Maasai elder and with an understanding of more words than just "Sidai'p" the group will have left left Arusha and head deep into the African bush and arrive at the Greenforce Research Base.
VITAL Survey of lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, rhino, hippo FOR AWF
No sooner will you be settled into your traditional styled 'boma' than you will start carrying out the wildlife surveys Greenforce is doing in this area.
The Maasai Moran or Warriors may help teach you how to track animals, so you will soon become an expert in tracking the giraffe, elephant, lion, zebra as well as spotting the difference between a Spotted Hyena and a Blue Duiker!
The surveys are done by vehicle or on foot, with local guides, depending on the terrain and the animals involved. The data is required by the African Wildlife Foundation to implement sustainable management plans for the local people and animals to live in balance.
- Up close to the wildlife!.
you will share the MAASAI culture
In the afternoon you may also be teaching small groups of the Maasai English. Classes are informal, but the Maasai are eager to learn and will take any opportunity to practice their English with you.
You will also be encouraged by them to use as much Maasai as you can muster, so be prepared to brave a new and exciting language!
also: SERENGETI, NGOROGORO CRATER SAFARI and night climb
There is a good spectrum of wildlife from Elephant, Lion even Ostrich in our survey areas. Also, subject to survey requirements you may pile aboard the Land Rovers to venture further afield.
We head off on a 3-4 day mid phase break. This may typically include a visit to the famous Serengeti and the Ngorogoro crater.
You may also do a camel ride or a night climb of the Maasai Mountain of the Gods - Oldoinyo Legai. We climb at night so we summit at sunrise. You will see the sun rise beneath you, over the waking African landscape.
- During your mid phase break you might be tracking with the famous Wa-Hazabi tribe, canoe thru the Rift Valley or even an over night camel safari!
plus: Zanzibar - exotic Spice Islands in the Indian Ocean.
As you bid farewell to your African Base Camp you next head to Zanzibar, the Spice Islands, where you can see for yourself how the exotic Arabic influence has made Zanzibar a truly unique part of Africa.
After a night in Stone Town, you will travel to the north of the island to an amazing marine park, for three days of sailing, snorkeling, beach and barbeques.
YOUR COMPLETE AFRICAN ADVENTURE!
- you will make friends for life!
Find out more? Click here for video's and story's from camp
TANZANIA MAASAI AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION INCLUDES:
On receipt of your Booking Form, we will call to discuss any questions you may have. STA will also call you to discuss your flight options. You then receive briefing packs including medical, kit, FCO advice, country history and project information. Plus your GF polo. You will also be invited to your Meet Your Team briefing day and BBQ in Central London. We will fully prepare you before you go.
Airport collection at Kilimanjaro International Airport. All accommodation and meals throughout the 10 week program. 3-4 days in the Greenforce house in Arusha - including safety briefing and Maasai lessons. Conservation Training on our camp. Tracking skills. English Teaching. Wildlife surveys. Camp craft. Overnight satellite camps. Safari to Serengeti and Ngorogoro crater. Either night climb of Mount Oldoniyo Lengai (Mountain of the Gods) or overnight camel safari, canoe safari or Wa- Hazabi hunt. Transport to Dar-Es-Salaam. Return ferry to Zanzibar. Stone Town tour. 3 nights in Kendewe Rock including meals. Dhow snorkeling/sailing day. Greenforce Staff 24/7. Emergency Back Up. Airport Drop off.
On Your Return: Traineeship Option. Field Staff Positions. Reunion Party.
- your beach front home in the Spice Islands.
Prices
- 3 weeks £1300
- 4 weeks £1600
- 5 weeks £1800
- 6 weeks £2100
- 7 weeks £2200
- 8 weeks £2300
- 9 weeks £2400
- 10 weeks £2400
Dates: Expeditions leave in January, April, July and October each year.
Dates for 2007: 15th April - 23rd June, 8th July - 15th September, 7th October - 16th December.
Dates for 2008: 20th January - 30th March, 13th April - 22nd June, 6th July - 14th September, 5th October - 14th December.
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Can I go for longer than ten weeks?
Extension Options:
1. Mount Kilimanjaro
A one week extension is available at the beginning or end
of an expedition to climb the Marangu Route of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's
highest mountain. Contact the office on 0207 470 8888 for up to date
costs (approx. £800, which includes porters, entrance
fees, transport, food and hotel night before and after).
2. PADI Dive Training
Learn to dive in the clear blue Indian Ocean. You can extend your
stay on Zanzibar by one week to complete your PADI Open Water qualification. Contact
the office on 0207 470 8888 for up to date costs (approx £460, also
includes accommodation and three meals a day).
3. Overland to South Africa - Travel overland to see more of Africa, see our overland pages for more details.
On arrival in Cape Town join our Penguin Rescue Program. Living with local volunteers you undertake practical medical work in their Intensive Care Unit, as well as going to sea on the penguin release ships. Four weeks £1,300 (10% discount if you come form Greenforce Tanzania) See Penguin Rescue for further details.
