Join our unique island and conservation experience in Seychelles, focusing on endangered species monitoring, marine conservation, and ecosystem restoration. With small groups of a maximum of four participants, you'll work alongside scientists and volunteers on North Island, helping with activities like Turtle patrols, invasive species removal, wildlife monitoring, and marine surveys. Our award-winning marine conservation program, recognised with the National Geographic World Legacy Award for Conserving the Natural World, is dedicated to rehabilitating habitats and reintroducing endangered species. Kindly note that these tasks depend on daily priorities, as guided by Island Management, and on the weather conditions. While there are usually opportunities to birdwatch and snorkel, the primary activities are related to turtle/tortoise monitoring and vegetation management.
It is essential that our Eco-tourist participants be physically fit,(being able to hike up to 5 km per day on deep sands and hilly terrain) and have a good sense of observing animals and birds. Eco-tourist participants must be prepared and able to perform physical work in high temperatures (30-35 degrees Celsius), at times with high humidity (up to 80%).
Volunteers stay in a beachside stone cottage and enjoy after-hours relaxation, including swimming, diving, kayaking, and exploring the island. The program runs six days a week, with Fridays off to unwind or explore the Island. Volunteers will be working with the environmental team on North Island. A typical day will vary depending on the season, but could begin at 6am with early morning beach patrols, followed by breakfast. The day will be spent doing activities that are needed at the time, but typical activities include: nursery work, baby tortoise pen cleaning, beach patrolling, vegetation work, snorkeling, beach profiling, and data entry).
