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Marine Conservation & Diving in South Africa

by: Deep Blue Conservation

9.5 (4)

Are you looking for an adventure volunteer travel experience? Deep Blue offers a unique opportunity to volunteer and enjoy a diving vacation simultaneously! Whether you're a diver or not, we've got you covered! We offer PADI dive qualifications from beginner to Divemaster, and everything in between. Volunteers dive every morning throughout the week, collecting photographic data on turtles, mant...

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Program Highlights

Volunteer the new way and experience a diving vacation in Africa while contributing to marine research!

Gain PADI dive qualifications of any level, from Beginner to Divemaster!

Attend short casual (no shoes allowed) lectures and database sessions.

Keep busy with different activities—surf, play pool at a local bar, go for sundowners, chill by a bonfire, enjoy pizza nights, and so much more!

Make memories with unforgettable new friends in this amazing sub-tropical paradise.

Quick Details

Locations
  • ZuluLand, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Marine Conservation
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.5

Total Reviews

4

Diving at the some of the best coral reefs in the world

by: Leander Hessner - DenmarkProgram: Marine Conservation & Diving in South Africa
9

I spent a month at deep blue. It was a wonderfull time, and the diving was exeptional! The first days were spent learning to dive, and after that it was all about enjoying every single dive and collecting photos for the nudibranch/turtle database. After the dives we would write the species we found into the database, and usually have a lecture about the different aspects of marine biology that are relevant to the sodwana bay area. Other than that, we went out once in a while to eat at some of t...

Craziest life changing experience!

by: Lucas de la Serre - FranceProgram: Marine Conservation & Diving in South Africa
10

I never thought a volunteering program can change my life... When we started diving after a few days of classroom and pool sessions I felt like a free man. I have never seen so many colors and life underwater. The ride to the beach everyday felt like a dream through the forest. After dives we slowly moved to camp and do lectures. I thought lectures will be like in collage but it was so chilled it is more talking between each other and gathering information than listening to someone just talking....

The best 3 months of my life.

by: Sarah Harrison - United KingdomProgram: Marine Conservation & Diving in South Africa
9

This program was amazing! I loved my time in Sodwana and fell in love with diving. I met so many incredible people that I am still friends with even after leaving the program. I would definitely recommend this program!

Program Details

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Locations

  • ZuluLand, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Ecology
  • Photography
  • Scuba

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Other

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