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Great White Shark Conservation near Cape Town
Location: South Africa: Cape Town (Kaapstad)
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
AVIVA - Volunteering in South Africa
PO Box 60573 Table View Cape Town, Western Cape 7439 South Africa
Call Us
Phone: +27 (0) 21-557 4312
Fax: +27 (0) 86-634 2063
Description
Come face to face with one of the world's most feared predators, contribute to conservation efforts, and discover a new found appreciation for sharks...
This exciting volunteer project will see you working with a passionate team in a unique marine environment at the foot of Africa, home to the densest population of Great White Sharks in the world, the breeding area for the endangered Southern Right Whale, and home to the threatened colonies of endangered African Penguins, as well as resident populations of dolphins, seals and thousands of seabirds.
You will become an integral part of the team ensuring that you maximise the opportunities for time at sea on one of our three boats. In addition to boat-based observation, you will also have the opportunity for shark cage-diving.
The majority of your sea time will be spent aboard 'Slash Fin' as a crew member helping out with cage diving operations. For volunteers that show a good work ethic, time aboard our dedicated research boat 'Lwazi' (meaning: seeking knowledge) may also be available.
Despite their numbers and the frequent sightings, little research has been conducted on this Great White Shark population. We are filling this knowledge gap. Valuable research is conducted from our cage diving boat and dedicated research boat from which our marine biologists study important aspects of shark behaviour.
Qualifications
No previous experience is required as all training and supervision is provided on site.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
From USD530 per week
Cost Include Description:
* Airport transfer from Cape Town Airport to AVIVA House
* Overnight accommodation at AVIVA House when you arrive plus onsite accommodation throughout your project.
* Breakfasts are provided during your stay, along with lunches when out at sea.
* Transfers between Cape Town and Gansbaai.
* Comprehensive welcome brief and project training.
* A PC with free internet access is available at your project accommodation.
* A DVD of one of your shark diving trips on the boat.
* Full in-country support from the AVIVA team.
* Order your Free AVIVA Fundraising Pack!
* MyTrip" - Access to your personal online trip planner.
* You will receive a Certificate of Appreciation at the end of your stay.
If required, extra nights can be added to your stay to meet your flight dates for only R130 per night. This may help you to take advantage of any cheaper flights that arrive in Cape Town before your planned arrival date.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Eco-tourism
- Environment
- Tourism
- Volunteering
- Wildlife Surveying
Age Range
18 years or older on arrivalThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Dormitory
- Group living
Participants Travel to South Africa
in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Other
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 working dayAVIVA - Volunteering in South Africa's Mission Statement
AVIVA offers international volunteers the chance to make a vital contribution to underprivileged children and endangered wildlife while having a hands-on, life changing experience in South Africa.
Year Founded
2002
