Mangrove Conservation Project in Madagascar, Nosy Be
Get on to this exciting program and get involved in the conservation of endemic species of flora and fauna! This amazing island offers you a wonderful and unique experience in conserving this island’s precious ecosystem particularly the mangrove forest. Take part in various conservation activities which we have put in place wherein you can use your own initiative, research, time and effort in expressing your concern for the environment; natural, man made and cultural.
- Maintain and preserve Madagascar’s wildlife heritage through mangrove conservation
- Learn about professional organic farming
- Journey to the beautiful island of Nosy Be, Madagascar
- Delve into the deep and thick mangrove forest in Nosy Be
- Design an environment teaching manual for children
To book an activity with us we require you to participate for a minimum of two weeks. Therefore, you would need to book a quantity of two for this activity, unless you choose a separate activity to go with it. See the ‘Related trips…’ section for more options.
Mangrove Conservation Project in Madagascar, Nosy Be
In this exciting program participants will be involved in important work to maintain and preserve Madagascar’s wildlife heritage through mangrove conservation. ESPACE ZENY is a cultural and ecotourism site just a 10 minutes drive from HELL-VILLE and 20 minutes walk thereafter. This site is bordered by a mangrove forest and consists of a centre dedicated to train youth – from rural communities in Nosy Be and from the mainland – about professional organic farming. As a conservation participant, you will first learn about the mangrove forest in Nosy Be, its richness, uses and threats. You will first work on designing an environmental teaching manual for children. After this you can begin our community environmental education outreach program, helping to highlight the importance of the mangroves and its sustainability to the local communities and schools. You will work on a mangrove forest seedbeds. Young plants will firstly be used to reforest a showcase site and living classroom for local children.
CRB/DBS (Criminal Records Bureau) Check
It is required that participants complete a CRB/DBS (Criminal Records Bureau) check in order to take part in this project.
Start dates are every week of the year with your activities starting on a Monday. We therefore request you arrive from 08:00 to 20:00 on the Sunday before to receive a free airport pick-up and transfer. Early or late arrivals will incur an additional charge for the transfer and extra night including food, so arriving on the Sunday will be your better option.
Your trip will finish on the Saturday morning when you will need to vacate the accommodation.
Program Duration & Availability
Min duration (weeks): 1
- Working on the mangrove regeneration program
- Setting up seedbed
- Drawing sketch about mangrove forest conservation
- Leading mangrove-oriented environmental education for surrounding children
- Working on mangrove sustainable exploitation program
Additional Requirements
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all participants arriving in Madagascar.
Participants below 18 should have parental consent, and participants above 65 should have medical clearance to take part in this program.
Additional Equipment
- Hiking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Hat
Location
Nosy is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar’s largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 square kilometres and its population was estimated at 73,010. Nosy Be means “big island” in the Malagasy language. The island was called Assada during the early colonial era of the 17th century. Here you’ll find volcanic lakes, lemurs, rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations and breathtaking coral reefs that are practically begging to be explored. In May, come to experience the four-day Donia Music Festival. Perfectly located on the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia, Nosy-Be evokes feelings of discovery and adventure, the rich and endemic biodiversity will have begging for more. There are many spots that are perfect for ones who seek a golden opportunity to swim among turtles, stingrays or manta rays.
Accommodation & Food
In our centre, there is a dining room, a lounge area where you can hang out with fellow participants and a beautiful garden to relax. A balcony and large roof terrace is also available for you to spend some quality time. Furthermore, there is a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store food and beverages.
Available Room Types
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Standard Room |
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All meals included |
Yes * |
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Free beverages |
Yes ** |
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Persons per room |
4 -6 |
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Wifi in public areas |
No |
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Laundry facilities |
Yes *** |
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Safety box |
No |
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Lockable rooms |
Yes |
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Hot shower |
No |
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Private bathroom |
No |
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Bed linen |
Yes |
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Towels |
No |
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Air conditioning |
No |
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Fan |
Yes |
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Mosquito protection |
Yes |
* Three meals per day during weekdays and two per day on weekends
** Water
*** At an additional fee
Food Arrangements
The meals are a mix of Western and Malagasy food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can expect to have a chicken dish about twice a week. You can also use the kitchen facilities to cook for yourself or eat out at any of the local restaurants at your own expense.
Facilities
- ATM – The closest ATM to the Center is about 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation.
- Supermarket – The closest local supermarket is around 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation.
- Mandatory Orientation Day
On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarise you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.
Schedule
- Welcome, introduction to Madagascar and the team, House rules, Dos and Don’ts, Code of Conduct and handling of documents
- Introduction about the neighbourhood and prices for taxi, tuk-tuk etc.
- Visit Ambatloka to get SIM Cards and visit the market area
- Lunch
- Malagasy Language lesson
- Activities & Events
- No scheduled activities outside the program
Sights & Surroundings
You can get sun-drenched all year-round, and Nosy Be is a paradise for aqua activities. Nosy Be offers you a variety of activities which you can engage in your free time. The golden beaches are the highlights of Nosy be where you can swim, snorkel or even if you want to just sit back and enjoy the sunshine. Some of the beaches are namely:
- Palm Beach
- Andilana Beach
- Ambatoloaka Beach
- Andilana Beach
Nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers certainly find happiness around Nosy Be. Diurnal and nocturnal endemic lemur species, unique bird species, reptiles or indigenous plants and animals can be spotted among these breathtaking landscapes during your Nosy-Be weekend getaways. Please note that in Madagascar, the cyclone season is from January until April
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations.
Accommodation
Volunteer camp with shared rooms (4-6 people per room); Basic but comfortable; Shared toilet and shower facilities; Communal areas for socialising and a beautiful garden to relax. A balcony and large roof terrace is also available for you to spend some quality time.
Food
3 meals a day are provided.
Airport Transfer
Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you are arriving early/late. You be supported at the end of your trip in your onward travel.
Training
A full orientation and project induction takes place. You will also receive full training relevant to your volunteer role.
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visas
- Vaccinations
- Spending money
- In country travel
- Laundry service
- Extra activities not on itinerary
- Departure transfer
Preferred Duration
This programme is a minimum of one week long. There is generally no preferred duration but we believe that the longer you can stay the more you will experience and benefit.
Pre-requisites
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all participants arriving in Madagascar.
Participants below 18 should have parental consent and participants above 65 should have medical clearance to take part in this program.
It is important that you can speak English. All participants require a CRB check to take part in the project activities.
Ideal for
- Holidays and Placements in communities
- Work and Activity Breaks in Madagascar
- Volunteer Gap Years and Career Breaks in Madagascar
- Student Summer Holidays in Madagascar
- Gap year teaching work, teaching students
- English teaching work experience
- TEFL experience
Suitable for ages 18 to 85
Most participants are between 18 and 25, so please be aware of this. We do welcome older people because of the value and experience they bring to the community. Participants below 18 should have parental consent, and participants above 65 should have medical clearance to take part in this program.
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