Dolphin Research Programme Cost

4 weeks £1795 US$3410
6 weeks £2095 US$3980

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 research materials, equipment, project facilitation and development, etc.
4-6 day PADI open-water diving course when you arrive at the project base in Mozambique Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day which you prepare together with other volunteers
Access to facilities for doing own laundry
Assistance in your projects by various Dolphin Encountours staff and volunteer coordinators.
Full support from African Impact, and Dolphin Encountours managers and coordinators
2-day orientation in Swaziland at Lidwala Lodge based in Swaziland’s valley of heaven, Ezulwini (20mins from the Airport)
Please note that if you can arrange your travel plans in conjunction with the project set start and finish dates, the transfer fee from Swaziland to Ponta D’Oura will be included

Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
All transport by air to Johannesburg & Manzini International Airport, and the GBP200 transfer from Swaziland to Ponta D’Oura after your orientation (this transfer fee applies only if you arrange your volunteer trip outside of the set start & finish dates)
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 in Maputo e.g. tours with other AI or ALL-OUT volunteers into surrounding areas or neighbouring countries, etc