Dolphin & Marine Conservation

Make a Difference in one of the most beautiful destinations

Marine Conservation Volunteering

You will be at the forefront of promoting responsible dolphin tourism, through vital research and ethical practices.

The dolphin tourism industry generates essential income for an otherwise very poor island, with a huge array of marine life, wildlife and more on offer.

Become part of our mission to strike the right balance between allowing for tourism to grow, benefiting the local community and people of Zanzibar while conserving dolphins and marine life for many more generations to come.

Overview of the Marine Conservation Volunteering Project

This project was developed to investigate the damaging impacts of marine tourism on the dwindling dolphin population. 

Alongside our partnership with Es Salaam University, volunteers are fully involved with providing credible and meaningful data, to support the implementation of ethical, tourism policies. 

Zanzibar is one of the last remaining natural areas in the world, with a dolphin population, which is not governed by guidelines that limit the impact of tourism on their natural behaviours. 

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This is where volunteers come in, to ensure that this unique and precious dolphin population does not suffer the consequences of unregulated tourism. 

With the dolphin tourism industry continuing to boom, it’s about being ethical. We must strike a balance between promoting a buzzing tourist destination, which directly supports and benefits the local communities, while also protecting and preserving these incredible mammals. Stress to dolphins can push them away from natural feeding areas, into quieter waters.

Let’s make a difference and create an environment where locals can flourish, because of increased tourism, while sea-life can live in harmony.

Project Highlights

Monitor and Research Human dolphin interaction.

Become part of formulating ethical dolphin tourism policies for the welfare of wild dolphins, to minimise the impact of tourism and distress, causing them to relocate to quieter waters and depriving tourist sightings.

Eco-Development

Work and educate local kids about how to utilise marine resources to their full potential. Create exciting information boards, about marine ecosystems and conservation, to encourage the local community to become passionate about protecting and preserving marine wildlife.

Marine Conservation

Discover some of the finest coral gardens on the planet, as you are immersed in the ocean. Carry out vital data collection on coral reefs, to monitor the volume of coral bleaching because of global warming.

Community

Get ready to become a member of the community. You will be fully immersed in daily village life. Not lonely will you be making a difference in conservation, but you will also leave a positive lasting impact on those you inspire to do the same.

About the Location & Accommodation

Location

Zanzibar is home to world-class snorkelling and scuba diving, swimming with wild dolphins in ethical ways and marine spotting opportunities. You will discover some of the world’s least visited coral reefs, with an array of spectacular and diverse water life at your fingertips.

The stunning beach village of Jambiani boasts stunning beaches with the authentic vibe of an old fishing village. With its friendly and laid-back locals, this is an incredible way to discover the true Zanzibar and all its beauty, without the hustle and bustle of tourism.

Accommodation

You will be soaking up the beach life vibe, living at our private beach house, right on the beach. It is safe to say, if you love the beach, you will love your surroundings. It’s a private beach house with a pool and communal areas.

You can expect to wake up to stunning sunrises in the mornings, a gentle beach breeze and the sound of the ocean. A paradise for anyone looking for a dreamy beach experience.

Enjoy three tasty meals a day, prepared by our awesome in-house chef. The house will become your home away from home and there is no better place!

Pricing & Start Dates

We can’t wait to meet you! All volunteers are required to arrive on a Monday to begin their projects.

Please verify specific dates with your sales agent.

Additionally, ensure you check with your sales agent regarding the recommended airport for your transfers.

And There’s More

  • Zanzibar is popularly referred to as the ‘spice islands’

  • Zanzibar is the world’s oldest functioning Swahili city

  • Zanzibar has seen influences from British, Dutch, Egyptian, Portuguese, Arab & Phoenician, throughout various stages of history

  • The Zanzibar archipelago is a series of islands on the Indian Ocean. The island is situated around 16-31 miles from the mainland Republic of Tanzania. 

  • Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of the Tanzania.

  • Nestled close to the Equator, Zanzibar is warm throughout the year and has 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness, like most of the East African countries.

  • Zanzibar is home to the nearly extinct Red Columbus Monkey, the Servaline Genet, and the Leopard.

Apply for this volunteering project

Pricing Starts

From $2500  for 2 weeks. Your weekly cost will be reduced if you stay for longer than 2 weeks, book with a friend or are a returning volunteer.

Quick Facts

Jambiani, Zanzibar

Starts Every Monday

2 weeks – 12 weeks

Focus: Marine

Project Includes:

The project includes volunteer accommodation and full meals provided 7 days a week.

Airport transfers are available from a specific airport (please confirm with your sales agent).

All project-related transport, equipment, WIFI, and resources are included, along with support from our experienced 24-hour team.

Project Excludes:

The project package does not cover the following items: flights to the designated location, expenses related to obtaining a visa, insurance costs, optional additional excursions, and any personal expenses you may incur during your participation.

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