Mother Nature Environmental Conservation in Japan, Tanzania and Zanzibar

Entering Japan, Tanzania and Zanzibar and program participation is possible!
We have comprehensive Corona safety measures in place at all programs.
GoAbroad Campaign until December 31, 2020: bis 31.12.: You will get a free weekend daytrip if you book now!

Would you like to volunteer in environmental conservation? Are you looking for new cultural experiences?

Mother Nature environmental conservation programs exist at 3 fantastic locations in the midst of the most beautiful natural settings: On Sado Island in Japan, in the rainforest on the slopes of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and on the tropical island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean.

As a volunteer, you can contribute to the conservation of these unique environments. At the same time you will be part of local communities such as rice farmers in Japan, coffee farmers at Kilimanjaro or small-scale farmers & fishermen in Zanzibar, allowing you to get to know the local culture intensively in a unique way. Every day, you can join various volunteering group activities under qualified guidance.

You will live in large, comfortable fully furnished tents with other international volunteers. In Japan there is also the option of staying in a historic Buddhist temple.

Sado Island (Japan)

Sado is an island on the west coast of central Japan. Due to its gold and silver mines established during Edo Period (1603-1868), a rich culture has developed on Sado Island that can be witnessed today in Sado's traditional villages, customs and the terraced rice fields which are dating back to this time. The sparsely populated island is full of natural beauties such as two mountain ranges, rocky coastal landscapes and white sandy beaches. The reintroduction program of the Crested Ibis on Sado Island is internationally known.

Mother Nature Activities on Sado Island:

Protection of the Crested Ibis
Maintenance of biotopes
Agricultural activities such as growing rice with local farmers
Community work in historical temples
Conducting bamboo handicraft workshops with children
Participation in various environmental protection activities with local groups

Mother Nature Accommodation on Sado:

Kononji Temple
Large, furnished tents in the garden of Koninji Temple

Find out more and book the Mother Nature Program on Sado Island!

Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. The lower altitudes up to 2800m (9200 ft) are covered by tropical rainforest and small coffee and fruit plantations. You will live on the site of a tree nursery in our Mother Nature Camp near the village of Mweka.

Mother Nature Activities at Kilimanjaro:

Tree nursery work and reforestation
Environmental education for children
Community work with farmers
Attending lectures and activities at Mweka Wildlife College

Mother Nature Accommodation at Kilimanjaro:

Mother Nature Forest Camp Mweka

Find out more and book the Mother Nature program at Kilimanjaro!

Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean off the Tanzanian coast, known for its white paradise beaches and the unique culture that emerged as the melting pot of the seafarers of the Indian Ocean. On Zanzibar we have two project locations: Our Mother Nature Camp in the Jozani rainforest in the south of the island and on Nungwi beach on the northern tip of the island.

Mother Nature Activities in Zanzibar:

Marine turtle conservation
Protection of the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey
Protection of reptiles
Environmental education for children
Ecotourism Development
Planting mangroves
Creative recycling / upcycling
Swimming lessons for children
Teaching english
Community work

Mother Nature Accommodation in Zanzibar:

Mother Nature Forest Camp Jozani Forest
Bungalow on the beach of the sea turtle sanctuary in Nungwi

Find out more and book the Mother Nature program in Zanzibar!

Who can participate?

Everyone aged 16 and over can participate. There are no formal requirements. You should however be motivated, interested in environmental conservation and open to local culture and people. Also, you should not be afraid to get your hands dirty.

Mature volunteers are also welcome, as are families with children and groups.

When and for how long can I participate?

You can arrive as soon as in one week (if that's what you want :-)). We only need one week of lead time for your program participation in Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro. Entering these two countries is possible without a PCR test and you can get the visa at the airport. The programs on Kilimanjaro and in Zanzibar are active all year round. Our program on Sado Island starts again for the 2021 season on April 1st, 2021 and runs until the end of October 2021.

The minimum duration for all programs is one week. The maximum duration is only determined by the maximum validity of the visa you can get (Zanzibar 90 days, Tanzania 180 days, Japan 90 days for most nationalities).

What costs apply?

You can find the rates on the respective pages of the three programs in the "Rates" slider:

Mother Nature Sado Island (Japan)

Mother Nature Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Mother Nature Zanzibar

How can I book?

Simply follow the links to the respective program page. On the respective page you click on the "BOOK/INQUIRE!" button, fill out the booking/inquiry form and submit it to us. We will then email you an invoice and a payment link (credit card or PayPal).

Mother Nature Sado Island (Japan)

Mother Nature Zanzibar

Mother Nature Kilimanjaro

You can also combine Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro and get a cheaper combination rate compared to individual bookings. Ask our support team for details (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! or Phone: +49-7825-432332 or whatsapp: +27-622-469664 or use the inquiry button below).

What do I have to consider about COVID-19?

Entry into Zanzibar and Tanzania is possible without quarantine and PCR test. You will only be tested at the airport if you show any Covid 19 symptoms and in case the test is positive, you have to be quarantined.

In Japan, participation is possible via the Temporary Visitor Status (applicable to many nationalities) or Tourist Visa (applicable to other nationalities), which are both currently suspended. However, they are expected to be available again from April 1, 2020. In the event that the Temporary Visitor Status and Tourist Visa are still not available by April 1, 2020, we will arrange the documents for you needed to apply for a business visa.

We have extensive corona safety measures on site at all locations.

Additionnaly you can make use of our corona guarantee, allowing you to book without any risk: If your trip is not legally possible, you can postpone it (and you will receive a +10% bonus voucher) or change the program/country (+10% bonus) or completely you can receive a full refund.

GoAbroad campaign until December 31, 2020

If you book by December 31, 2020, you will get a day trip at your destination for free:

In Sado: Walking through Edo period village of Shukunegi wearing a kimono and traditional tarai-bune boat ride
At Kilimanjaro: Visit of the rice fields and Monkey Forest near Moshi Town and hike to Materuni Waterfall where you can swim in the refreshing water
In Zanzibar: Canoe trip through the mangroves to Uzi Island

When making your booking, simply mention "GoAbroad".

Further questions?

We are happy to help: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! or Phone: +49-7825-432332 or whatsapp: +27-622-469664 or use the inquiry button below.