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Saving Cross River Gorillas and Chimpanzees
Volunteer in the Highland Rainforests of South West Cameroon. Spend two or more weeks volunteering on conservation projects saving these great apes from extinction.
Students receive 20% discount!
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon, this programme has been temporarily suspended. We will send an announcement as soon as volunteers can join again.
Volunteer in the Highland Rainforests of South West Cameroon. Spend two or more weeks volunteering on conservation projects saving these great apes from extinction. Students receive 20% discount!
The Cross River gorilla could become extinct within 10 years, unless we act now. Volunteering on this conservation project in Cameroon will take you to work on the frontline of conservation, taking part in surveys of the montane rainforests – some of which have never been surveyed before – and in community education and awareness-raising activities.
South West Cameroon harbours two of the most threatened African great apes: the critically endangered Cross River gorilla – the rarest of the gorilla sub-species with 250-300 individuals left in the wild – and the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee – also the most endangered chimpanzee subspecies in Africa. They are both keystone species in the montane forest ecosystems of the border region of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Join a 2 or 4-week expedition that gives volunteers the chance to work as part of an award-winning team, protecting Africa’s most endangered great apes through direct action.
Highlights
Helping to conserve Cross River Gorillas and chimpanzees; working with local staff; participating in great apes surveys; checking camera traps; environmental education activities at primary and secondary schools; being immersed in the indigenous communities of the highland rainforest; meeting with local kings, chiefs, teachers and children; visiting Limbe Wildlife Centre; and experiencing this unique, authentic African rainforest expedition.
Field conditions
You will stay in local hostels while in town and in bush camps in the field. The local conditions are very basic and the terrain is very though, with steep slopes. Temperatures and humidity are high. The expedition will involve camping in two man tents. There will be no electricity and no toilets (only bush toilets). Meals will be prepared on an open fire and provided two times a day while in the field.
Age range: 18-75 year
Group size: 2-10 volunteers
Languages: English, French
Dates and Costs
Costs 2 Weeks: US$1,650 4 Weeks: US$2,350 6 Weeks: US$3,150 8 Weeks: US$3,950 3 Months: US$5,350 Students receive 20% discount! Are you interested in staying longer? Please send us an email for more information.Dates 2018 2 WEEKS
BOOKING CODE | ARRIVAL DATE | DEPARTURE DATE | REMARK | |||
AE2W1801 | Saturday | 6th January | Sunday | 21st January | Dry Season | |
AE2W1802 | Saturday | 13th January | Sunday | 28th January | ||
AE2W1803 | Saturday | 3rd February | Sunday | 18th February | Dry Season | |
AE2W1804 | Saturday | 10th February | Sunday | 25th February | ||
AE2W1805 | Saturday | 3th March | Sunday | 18th March | Dry Season/ Dry-Rainy starts | |
AE2W1806 | Saturday | 10th March | Sunday | 25th March | ||
AE2W1807 | Saturday | 31st March | Sunday | 15th April | Dry-Rainy | |
AE2W1808 | Saturday | 21st April | Sunday | 6th May | ||
AE2W1809 | Saturday | 12th May | Sunday | 27st May | Dry-Rainy | |
JUNE. NO BOOKING | Heavy rainy season | |||||
JULY. NO BOOKING | ||||||
AUGUST. NO BOOKING | ||||||
SEPTEMBER. NO BOOKING | ||||||
AE2W1810 | Saturday | 6th October | Sunday | 21st October | Rainy-Dry season | |
AE2W1811 | Saturday | 13th October | Sunday | 28th October | ||
AE2W1812 | Saturday | 3rd November | Sunday | 18th November | Dry Season | |
AE2W1813 | Saturday | 10th November | Sunday | 25th November | ||
AE2W1814 | Saturday | 1st December | Sunday | 16th December | Dry Season | |
CHRISTMAS BREAK |
2018 – 4 WEEKS
BOOKING CODE | ARRIVAL | DEPARTURE | REMARK | ||||
Month | Day | Month | Day | ||||
AE1M1801 | January | Saturday | 6th | February | Sunday | 4th | Dry Season |
AE1M1802 | February | Saturday | 3th | March | Sunday | 4th | |
AE1M1803 | March | Saturday | 3rd | April | Sunday | 1st | |
AE1M1804 | April | Saturday | 7th | May | Sunday | 6th | Dry-Rainy Season |
AE1M1805 | May | Saturday | 12th | June | Sunday | 3rd | |
AE1M1806 | September | Saturday | 29th | October | Sunday | 28th | Dry-Rainy Season/ Sometimes heavy |
AE1M1807 | November | Saturday | 3rd | December | Sunday | 2nd | Dry Season |
AE1M1808 | December | Saturday | 8th | January | Sunday | 6th | On Special Request |
What’s Included
- Transport to and from the airport
- 2 nights accommodation in a hotel in Buea (1 night at arrival/1 night at dept)
- Transport to and from field base
- Local transportation
- Food and water
- Guides and Porters
What’s not Included
- International Flights
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- Personal Kit
- Inoculations and Medication
- Visa (can range in price from $100-$120 US).
- Departure tax at the airport – approx $20
- Occasional meal out in town (ranging from $5-12)