Shark & Marine Conservation EduTour
Coordinator | Mike
Coordinator | Mike
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Highlights
Find experiences that most people could never even imagine while performing research that will show you a world of adventure and rare marine life that will leave you speechless!
For a trip like this, the spots will fill up fast! And the amazing part is, No Previous knowledge is necessary! Anything you need to know, our Professional Guides will teach you!
Adrenaline junkies and marine lovers will delight in these chances to you make new friends, stay in quality accommodations, and experience the most exhilarating and interesting vacation ever!
Dive into your surroundings on wonderful excursions like Fat Biking, Shopping Trips, and a Wine Farm Tour! Snorkel with marine life (AND Dive in a Shark Cage - 6 Times!)
Far more than fish! Witness flightless (and flying) tourist attractions at two different penguin reservations: The Penguin and Sea Bird Sanctuary and the Betty’s Bay Penguin Colony!
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime and study the legendary Great White Shark! (from the safety of a cage). Daa-dum, daa-dum..
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 17+
Families
Groups
Dive in to one of our most exhilarating and exotic EduTours with the Sharks of South Africa!
Global EduTours presents a Nature Conservation Based Learning Experience that will take your breath away: the 15 Day Shark & Marine Conservation EduTour!
Witness marine life as you’ve never seen before as the 15 Day Shark & Marine Conservation EduTour will plunge you into adventure, allow you to learn about rare marine life, and become one with the ocean!
About 2.5 hours from Cape Town, South Africa, the project site is home to the research project you’ll be completing during your two week stay. Each day is full of learning opportunities, aquatic adventures, rare scenic views, and unique wildlife.
These aquatic research excursions will either take you beyond your comfort zone or right into your sweet spot! Adrenaline junkies and marine lovers alike will find everything they need in an Educational Vacation to have the trip of a lifetime on the 15 Day Shark & Marine Conservation EduTour.
The first few days will begin the tour with an introductory lecture and a chance to get up close and personal with the ocean life! A cage dive in the harbor, an Ethical Handling and Angling Workshop, and a Research Boat Trip to the Local Penguin and Sea Bird Sanctuary are all part of a magical first three days!
The end of week one has two more cage diving boat trips that bring you within feet of majestic marine life, a snorkeling survey for the research project, and a trip to beautiful Hermanus for exploring and learning!
Week Two of the 15 Day Shark & Marine Conservation EduTour starts off with a Day Trip to Cape Agulhas (the southern point of Africa) and Trip 4 on the cage diving boat for more ocean life observation! Dive into your surroundings on wonderful excursions like Fat Biking, Shopping Trips, and a Wine Farm Tour!
Spend time on out on the water on the Research Boat with a Catch and Release Survey, and also create a Video Survey of the ocean life to reflect on your research!
Two HUGE Attractions of the 15 Day Shark & Marine Conservation EduTour are the Drip Caves Tour (including a Lecture/Documentary Opportunity)…AND a gorgeous trip to the Betty’s Bay Penguin Colony to witness hundreds of your finest flightless friends!
For a trip like this, the spots will fill up fast! And the amazing part is, No Previous knowledge is necessary for the trip: anything you need to know, you’ll learn during the tour along the way from our Professional Guides! Make friends with your fellow researchers, stay in high quality accommodations, and experience the most exhilarating Educational Vacation ever!
Sign up today to research, explore, and have the time of your life!
Waste Reduction
#Hotspots
Shark Conservation
Penguin Conservation
Marine Conservation
Horse
Ocean Cleaning
Plastic Reduction
Cape Town
Great White Shark
African Penguin
Marine Conservation
Horse Trekking
Typical day
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
- Arrival in Cape Town at any time.
- Accommodation: In Cape Town.
- Evening: Free time to settle into your new surroundings.
DAY 2: Transfer To Project Site & Introductory Lecture
- Morning: Pick up from accommodation in Cape Town early in the morning & transported to Project Site.
- Arrival at project site 2.5 - 3 hours later.
- Shown room & accommodation.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Introductory Lecture - Research project objectives, project methods, equipment needed, checklists, safety in the field, data collected, data entry required.
- Evening: Welcome braai/dinner.
DAY 3: Cage Diving Boat & Trip to Shop/Store
- Morning: Trip 1 on Cage Diving Boat.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Ethical Handling & Angling Workshop, Safety on Research Vessel Briefing, Trip to the shop/store. Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 4: Research Boat & Trip to Local Penguin & Sea Bird Sanctuary
- Morning: Trip 1 on Research Roat - Catch & Release Tagging Survey & Video Survey.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Analysis of Video Survey & a trip to local Penguin & Sea Bird Sanctuary.
- Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 5: Cage Diving Boat & Beach Clean Up
- Morning: Trip 2 on Cage Diving Boat.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Beach clean up & sorting of debris collected.
- Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 6: Data Entry & Snorkelling Survey
- Morning: Data Entry & Trip to local Big Cat Sanctuary.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Snorkelling Survey 1, plus Facebook Posts & Blog Posts.
- Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 7: Cage Diving Boat & Trip to Hermanus
- Morning: Trip 3 on Cage Diving Boat.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Trip to Hermanus as well as Wine & Chocolate Tasting & Crazy Golf.
- Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 8: Trip to Cape Agulhas
- All Day: Day trip to Cape Agulhas (most southern point in Africa).
DAY 9: Cage Diving Boat & Fat Biking
- Morning: Trip 4 on Cage Diving Boat & Data Entry - Facebook Posts
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Fat Biking.
- Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 10: Research Boat & Trip to Shop/Store
- Morning: Trip 2 on Research Boat - Catch & Release Tagging Surveys & Video Survey.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Video Analysis & Horseriding on the beach.
- Evening: Trip to Shop/Store & Free time to relax.
DAY 11: Beach Clean Up & Wine Farm Tour
- Morning: Beach clean up.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Wine Farm Tour.
- Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 12: Data Entry & Snorkelling Survey
- Morning: Data Entry - Facebook & Blog Posts.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Snorkelling Survey 2.
- Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 13: Cage Diving Boat & Drip Caves Tour
- Morning: Trip 5 on Cage Diving Boat.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Lecture & Documentary & Drip Caves Tour.
- Evening: Free time to relax.
DAY 14: Trip to Betty's Bay Penguin Colony
- Morning: Trip to Betty's Bay Penguin Colony.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Through Hermanus on the way back & Last Facebook & Blog Posts
- Evening: Leaving braai/dinner.
DAY 15: Cage Diving Boat & Departure Day
- Morning: Trip 6 on Cage Diving Boat.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon: Transport back to Cape Town & Airport.
Free-time activities
Trip to Betty's Bay Penguin Colony
Wine & Chocolate Tasting & Crazy Golf
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
No skills neccessary
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Pre-Departure Support
Meals (as detailed)
Site Entry Fees
Quality Accommodation
Professional Tour Guide
Airport Transfers
Cape Town Int. Airport (CODE:CPT)
Shared (Private Rooms available)
Guesthouse
Breakfast and Lunch supplies provided (Dinners self-catered)
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. We assist you to find cheap flights to South Africa.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for South Africa provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in South Africa you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for South Africa.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Tour dates are flexible to suit the needs of your group.
Full guidebook and tour itinerary, including arrival information, is provided prior to departure.
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3 - 3 weeks
Program fees
15 days
(min. stay)
$4,125
15 days
(max. stay)
$4,125
Average fees
$1,925
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
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Shark & Marine Conservation EduTour
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime and study the legendary Great White Shark! (from the safety of a cage). Daa-dum, daa-dum..
$1925/week
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