Diving & Sailing Volunteer Adventure - Mozambique

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Your base will be on the outskirts of the coastal village of Vilanculos, a short boat ride from the World Heritage Site islands that make up the Bazaruto Archipelago. The islands are one of the jewels of the East African coastline. From our beach camp  you will have the chance to explore the stunning tropical waterways of the Guvuru River, experience the Islands of the Archipelago by traditional Arab sailing dhow and take part in our community projects in rural Vilanculos.

Volunteer Adventures details - Volunteering, Diving & Sailing - Adventure Travel & Volunteer in Mozambique

Location Vilanculous, Bazaruto - Mozambique (Beach/Sea) Expedition length 12 Days Age limit Minimum 17 years, unless accompanied by an adult Fitness required Minimum Expedition fee £ 695 US$ 1355

Diving & Sailing Volunteer Adventure Travel in Mozambique

Day 1: Arrive in Vilanculos. As you fly in to land in this coastal village you will be greeted with incredible sights of the Indian Ocean and tropical islands below. Palm trees will wave you in as you arrive. Our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to our base camp, which will be followed by orientation and familiarization. Settle in to your comfortable thatched bungalows at our beach camp and enjoy a welcome dinner. 

Day 2 - 4: Guvuru River Canoe Experience. Leave our beach camp and our team will drive the group inland to the Guvuru river launch site where we will embark on our canoe experience that will take you through winding and beautiful inland African waterways for the next two days until we mouth out into the Indian Ocean where more of our project team will be on hand to meet you. The canoe trip involves camping on the banks of the river overnight, under the supervision of our experienced professional guides. Our project translator will also travel with the group and interpret when we stop off and visit with local villagers on some occasions. Your final night will be at Bartholomew Diaz Lodge at the mouth of the Indian Ocean where your canoe trip ends.

Day 5: Transfer back to Vilanculos. When you arrive back at our beach camp and have had refreshments you will have the chance to go into town and explore the vibrant local market, or hang out at one of the many tourist spots, playing volleyball or just socializing. 

 

Day 6-7: Island dhow safari. Island after island, shimmering drops of white and green on a table of azure blue, Mozambique is with out doubt one of the last enchanted secrets of this modern world.  It’s unspoiled, untouched and unbelievably beautiful.

Day 8-9: Island diving experience (No diving experience necessary). Experienced instructors will guide you through your open-water or advanced diving certification and you will then spend some time exploring the Bazaruto Archipelago under their guidance.  

Day 10-11: Community volunteering. This project is facilitated by our sister organisation African Impact, and has a very rural feel and involves various aspects of community work and development in and around the coastal town of Vilanculos. We support a number of different community development initiatives, mornings are spent at a village preschool and afternoons are rotated around various community projects involving rural home-building, orphan care work, skills development, adult literacy and others. The projects are always evolving so will be at different stages, volunteers should be prepared to be involved in a wide diversity of project work as things evolve and develop, all of which are moving the project towards a common goal.

As a result of the February 2007 Cyclone Favio which devastated this area, we were involved in the immediate post-cyclone relief work and have since been involved in local home-building for disadvantaged and disabled villagers which we are still continuing with.

Day 12: Depart Vilanculos. One of our project staff will take you to the airport.

Adventure activities

The Volunteering, Diving & Sailing - Adventure Travel & Volunteer in Mozambique includes the following adventure activities:

World Heritage Site, tropical waterways, traditional Arab sailing dhow and community volunteering projects in Vilanculous.

Included in your Volunteer Adventures cost

Wondering what is included in your Diving & Sailing tour? Check out the list below.

• Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as teaching materials, sports equipment, supplies, etc. as well as the development of the actual programme.
• Transfer from Vilanculos Airport to the project accommodation in town
• River exploration experience
• Island Dhow experience
• Two day diving experience in the Bazaruto Archipelago
• Orientation and introductions to project work upon your arrival
• All daily transportation whilst in Mozambique
• Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day
• Assistance in your projects by various staff and project managers

Excluded from your Volunteer Adventures cost

While planning your Volunteering, Diving & Sailing - Adventure Travel & Volunteer in Mozambique trip, take note of the following excludes:

• Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement (expected to include cover for repatriation)
• All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
• Email/Internet and telephone calls
• Soft drinks, wines and spirits
• All visas for border crossings
• Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary with us in Mozambique

Orientation & arrival

Upon your arrival in Mozambique your Pathfinders crew will give you a detailed introduction and orientation of what your Mozambique Experience entails.

Support

Throughout your Mozambique Experience you will have the support and guidance of our experienced coordinators and professional guides and instructors, who will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance.

Accommodation

You will be staying at our rural camp in rustic yet comfortable thatched bungalows, located on the beach. Facilities include a kitchen, lounge/dining area, garden area, braai/bbq area, volleyball court and pool deck.  Each bungalow consists of 2 twin bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet and shower. Members of our project team will be staying on the same property, so that they are always available to you for any questions or issues you may have. During the river expedition the group will be camping with all equipment and professional supervision provided.

Meals

Meals for the Diving & Sailing Volunteer Adventures are as follows:

You will be provided with three wholesome meals a day. 
Breakfast is on a help-yourself basis and usually consists of cereals/porridge, toast, fruit, tea and coffee. Lunch and dinner are full meals, and will be cooked for you by one of the crew. Note: Please advise us of any specific dietary requirements before you arrive! Please also remember that you will be on a rural placement and food will be quite simple, but plentiful and nutritious.

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

How to get there

Participants to arrive in Vilanculous on the first Sunday of the month.

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