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Turtle Conservation: Cape Verde

Join us in our program to conserve sea turtles on the islands of Cape Verde and be directly involved in making a difference to save the species from extinction.

  • 18 Meals (Vegetarian Options)
  • All transport & Accommodation
  • No Hidden Charges or Application Fees
  • Meet volunteers from all over the world
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport Transfer (Departing)

Incredible experience at Cape Verde's turtle conservation program! Made a difference while meeting amazing people and learning so much. Highly recommend!

Sophia Martinez, Spain 25

Turtle Conservation: Cape Verde

$566.25 Per Week from
Pay $350 deposit

The dramatic landscape of Cape Verde, an archipelago to the west of Africa, only hints at the exhilaration of visiting this unique ecoregion. Join us in our program to conserve sea turtles.

  • Length 1-12 Weeks
  • Avg. Age All Ages
  • No. Of Meals 18
  • Avg. Group Size 10-40
  • Starting Point Tarrafal
  • Ending Point Tarrafal

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to your New Home

Get ready to be greeted with a warm Cape Verdean welcome by our transfer coordinator! Picture this: You step off the plane and make your way to the meeting point, where our coordinator will be eagerly awaiting your arrival. From there, they'll whisk you away to your accommodation while filling you in on all the exciting adventures in store for the next few days. It's the perfect start to your Cape Verde adventure!

  • Meals Included Brunch, Dinner
  • Room Type Volunteer House
  • Activities Included Airport Transfer
Day 2 - 6

Turtle Conservation

Through this program you and members of the local community will be working to ensure protection of the female sea turtles by: patrolling the beaches at night during the nesting season; transporting the eggs to a safe hatchery; feeding, cleaning and taking care of hatchlings; educating the community about lessening their impact; and working with the government to improve protection regulations.

  • Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Room Type Volunteer House
  • Activities Included Feeding, Cleaning, Take Care of Hatchlings
Day 7

Choose Your Own Adventure!

The weekend is time for you to spread your wings a little, if you’re up for it. We’ve equipped you with some language basics, introduced you to the local cuisine…now lets see where that can get you! You’re free to organise any adventure you care to, or simply chill ahead of the volunteer work. We can offer advice on where to go, if you need it.

  • Meals Included Breakfast

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Program Information

Experience the adventure of a lifetime with Backpacking Tours in Cape Verde! Help protect Loggerhead sea turtles by patrolling beaches, operating hatcheries, and educating the local community on marine conservation. Embrace the challenge, support sustainable island development, and make a lasting impact on turtle survival. Dive into an unforgettable hands-on experience while saving these precious marine creatures.

Add up to 12 weeks

Pick from a choice of 5 programs to add to your first week of volunteering.

Optional Extras

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Turtle Conservation in Cape Verde

Join us in our program to conserve sea turtles on the islands of Cape Verde and be directly involved in making a difference to save the species from extinction.

Your participation in this program will impact the marine ecosystem long-term, with hands-on work with wild nesting sea turtles. You will get the chance to travel to an exotic destination, work on beaches famous for their splendid sands and shimmering seas, and at the same time gain worthwhile fieldwork experience in sea turtle conservation.

As part of this package, you will carry out night beach patrols to dissuade poachers, transport eggs to a certified hatchery, care for newborn Loggerheads and carry out community education programmes.

The dramatic landscape of Cape Verde, an archipelago to the west of Africa, only hints at the exhilaration of visiting this unique ecoregion. Volcanic in origin and experiencing a milder climate than most of Africa, when visiting Cape Verde you may be lucky enough to spot one of the several animal species only found here! Whichever your choice of package, you will certainly help the local communities - human or otherwise!