GROUP PROGRAM

This group program allows participants to learn about threats to marine ecosystems and their impact on coastal communities in developing countries, and to take action in support of coastal conservation and sustainable development. At two program locations in Zanzibar (beach and tropical rainforest), you will have the opportunity to experience distinct habitats and engage with a diverse range of topics.

Please select your activities of interest from the list below. To create a customized group program, kindly provide us with the duration of your trip, proposed travel dates, approximate group size, and the age of participants and we will be happy to draft a custom group program for you. To make your group trip to Zanzibar complete, you can also add a day or more with engaging activities in Stone Town, Zanzibar's historic old town.

Furthermore, please consider the option to combine our Zanzibar group program with our group programs in mainland Tanzania, such as the educational program in the Kilimanjaro region, a wildlife safari, or day trips from Moshi.

Marine Biology, Biology, Sustainable Development, International Relations, African Studies, Wildlife Conservation, Geography, Tourism

Location:

2 locations in Zanzibar: Matemwe (north east coast) and Jozani Forest (South)

Duration (in days):

1-14

• Coral reef monitoring by snorkelling (incl. lecture and learning module about identification of species and monitoring techniques)

• Coral Farming (PADI Open Water Certification is required. This can be done within 3 days at extra cost).

• PADI Diving Courses

• Specialty PADI dives: Dive Against Debris, Naturalist Dive

• Maintenance work at a protected marine turtle egg relocation area

• Early morning beach patrol to find new turtle nests (that would then be relocated to a safe space)

• Permaculture gardening/farming 

• Visit of a Spice Plantation

• Learning about the innovative sustainable technologies used at the Mother Nature Camp: Aquaponics, Solar Energy, Evapotranspiration Toilets, Rainwater Harvesting, Greywater Filtering

• Beach and village cleanup; visit of a swap shop where children get educational materials in exchange of PET bottles

• Visit of upcycling projects: One where glass bottles are upcycled to objects such as lamps and storage jars; one were HDPE plastic is recycled into furniture, poles, decking and decorative items; learning how to upcycle, making one’s own upcycled souvenir; helping the organisation 

• Providing environmental education at a local school 

• Canoeing through the mangroves and planting mangroves

• SUP Tour through the mangroves and planting mangroves

• Planting casuarina trees, which are fast growing and can be used as construction materials, to prevent the deforestation of mangrove forests

• Local village-style cooking lessons

• Visiting and assisting a women's cooperative that makes natural products; making one’s own natural cosmetic or food product

• Visiting and assisting seaweed-farming coastal women

• Volunteering at a farmer’s cooperative that run a small reptile park and grow vegetables

• Educational snorkelling tour on the coral reef

• Dolphin research, data collection by boat (this is seasonal and the number of participants is restricted)

• Sunset SUP (Stand-Up Paddle Boarding)

• Yoga

• In Stone Town: Guided historic tour; visit of a concert at the Dhow Countries Music Academy, Leisure Time for Souvenirs Shopping

Marine Biologist, Permaculturist, Specialist (MA) in Sustainable Development, Wildlife Manager

High School Students, College Students, University Students, Professionals

10-50 PAX

Throughout the year

At the Mother Nature Camp Matemwe in 4-share fully furnished tents; Shared hot showers and toilets at the camp; shared communal roofed outdoor areas; Wifi is available

At the Mother Nature Camp Jozani Forest in 6-share fully furnished tents; Each tent has a separate hot shower and toilet; Shared communal roofed outdoor area; Small pool

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided in buffet-style at the camp; Bottled drinking water is available

By chartered bus

Zanzibar International Airport

Groups can combine the two locations (Jozani and Matemwe). The program can also be combined with our Program on the mainland of Tanzania.

7 nights/6 days program (based on 20-30 students): 590 USD per person

Included: all program activities; local transport; Swahili-English interpretation; accommodation as described; meals as described; planting of 10 indigenous trees per program participant at Kilimanjaro for the CO2 compensation of long-haul flights

Not included: insurance, personal expenses

International flight to Zanzibar

A comprehensive risk assessment and emergency management plan is available

That sounds great, but what about my carbon footprint?

Your long-haul flight in economy class emits CO2 into the atmosphere, roughly in the following quantities (according to myclimate.org):