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Up to 40% off!

Turtle Conservation: Cape Verde

Turtle Conservation: Cape Verde is a volunteer placement in Tarrafal, from $635 a week per person with a $350 deposit. You join the effort to protect the islands’ nesting sea turtles, hands-on and alongside a local team. Stays run 1-12 weeks and suit travellers aged 20-45. Start dates run from 30 August 2026.

  • 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
from$635Per Week
Pay $350 deposit
  • Length1-12 Weeks
  • Starting PointTarrafal
  • Ending PointTarrafal
  • Avg. Group Size6-20
  • Avg. Age20-45
  • No. Of Activities30
  • No. Of Meals18

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Tour Itinerary

Colorful fishing boats line a sunny beach with clear turquoise water and arid mountains in Cape Verde.
A vibrant street scene with colorful buildings, palm trees, parked cars, and a person walking.
A person with a backpack stands in a town square, looking at a white church with an orange roof in Cape Verde.
People walk on a sunny paved path, passing a vibrant blue building in Cape Verde.
A basic shared room featuring two single wooden beds and standing fans.
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 IncludedBrunch, Dinner
  • Room TypeVolunteer House
  • Activities IncludedAirport Transfer
A large green sea turtle swims gracefully through clear blue ocean water above a sandy seabed.
A diverse group of young adults smiling for a group photo on dark sand with green trees.
Green wire cages protect numbered sea turtle nests in a sandy conservation hatchery in Cape Verde.
Many baby sea turtles crawl across a sandy beach towards the ocean in Cape Verde.
Young people and locals gather on a dark sand beach, observing a conservation activity.
A large sea turtle with a tracking device on a sandy beach, observed by people for conservation.
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 IncludedBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Room TypeVolunteer House
  • Activities IncludedFeeding, Cleaning, Take Care of Hatchlings
A vibrant street scene with colorful buildings, palm trees, parked cars, and a person walking.
Colorful fishing boats on a sunny beach with people carrying items, backed by dry mountains.
Four happy women stand on a dark sand beach with mountains and boats in the background.
An older woman in a blue headscarf sorts fresh vegetables and fruits at a bustling market.
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 IncludedBreakfast

Starting Dates

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

$500
$975
$495
$940
$610
$1155
$1680
$525
$790

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I prepare mentally?

Our Culture week program covers most of the topics including culture shock and how to adapt to Culture and Traditions. One should come with an open mind. We suggest you to go through the program guide.

How old do I have to be?

We accept participants aged from 16 and above. Participants under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian. There is no upper age limit however, we recommend participants to check with the program options that are available.

Do I need to be fit/in shape for my project?

We should always be healthy and maintain our fitness. However, it depends on the project you choose and you should always be ready to work.

What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

It depends on which project you have chosen. Some projects require formal dressing. Therefore, packing a few formal clothes won’t harm

What type of food can I expect?

We're all about serving up tasty veggie and non-veggie dishes, made with simple, fresh, and local ingredients. We've got your allergies covered, so no worries there. We've got you sorted with three yummy meals on weekdays, and two awesome meals on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.

Where will I be staying?

During your time, you will be accommodated at our accommodation. All our accommodations are dormitory style, shared and gender based rooms. We also provide private rooms (Dormitory style) subject to availability which you can request for at an extra cost. Whichever room you will choose, we provide clean, tidy, secured and basic facilities.