Bali Turtle Conservation Project in Indonesia, Nusa Penida
The Turtle Conservation project is located on the charming island of Nusa Penida. Work alongside a local team and help protect the endangered sea turtles of Indonesia.Through this program, you will contribute to protect the turtle population in Nusa Penida by working at our turtle conservation center. Depending on the time of the year (turtles do not nest all year round), you may be identifying turtle species, collecting eggs, monitoring nests or seeing hatchlings get safely to sea.
- Journey to the wonderful Bali, Nusa Penida
- Work with local teams to protect endangered sea turtles!
- Identify turtle species, collect eggs and monitor nests
- Be part of a meaningful project and learn more about local communities
To book an activity with us we require you to participate for a minimum of two weeks. You are welcome to choose additional activities to go with it. See the ‘Related trips…’ section for more options.
Program Description
Turtle Conservation project is located on the charming island of Nusa Penida, which is a 45-minute speedboat ride from mainland Bali. The project is in its early stage and you will work alongside a local team and help protect the endangered sea turtles of Indonesia. You will contribute to conserve the turtles by working at our turtle conservation centre. Depending on the time of the year since turtles do not nest all year round, you may be identifying turtle species, collecting eggs, monitoring nests or seeing hatchlings get safely to sea. You must be prepared for a more basic standard of living on the island, with fewer shops and attractions available (bearing in mind the beach is practically at your doorstep)!
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.
Welcome the new arrivals. You will have lunch and receive a short introduction on the beach to familiarise yourself to this new exciting setting. After that, you will get to know more about the beautiful island of Nusa Penida, the supermarket and where the ATM is located etc.
After having breakfast, you will see a presentation about the Turtle Conservation project and also receive a project briefing which will help you to understand the dos and don’ts at the project. After that you will engage in the typical activities you are supposed to do throughout the week such as feeding the turtles, cleaning the tanks, catching live food for turtles and also cleaning the beach. In the evening, you will then see a documentary about Turtles which will help you to widen your knowledge about these amazing creatures.
After having breakfast on Tuesday, you will start cleaning the tanks, feeding the turtles and collecting seaweed and live food for turtles. In addition, you will also create turtle toys, clean the beach and provide medicine for injured turtles if there are any.
After having breakfast on Wednesday, you will start cleaning the tanks, feeding the turtles and collecting seaweed and live food for turtles. In addition, you will also create turtle toys and provide medicine for injured turtles if there are any. In the evening, you will then engage in some sports activities at the beach where you will play either volleyball, badminton or football.
On Thursday, you will have breakfast and start cleaning tanks, feeding the turtles and collecting seaweed. you will also create turtle toys and provide medicine for injured turtles if there are any. On either, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday you will visit an amazing location called the Crystal Bay which has a breathtaking view. Your local coordinators will decide the day in which you visit this exotic location. Thursday night will be a special one for you to enjoy the welcome and farewell dinner by a Bonfire at the beach. This would be a great opportunity to get to know the newcomers and say goodbye for those who are leaving.
On Friday, after having breakfast, you will feed the turtles and get an amazing opportunity to release turtles into the sea. But please do understand that this opportunity is only if you are leaving the program this week. If you continue another week at the project, you will engage in the regular activities at the turtle conservation centre. For those who are leaving the program, there would also be a feedback session regarding the program. After having lunch, you all can engage in activities such as feeding the turtles, cleaning tanks and measuring the turtle growth.
Other activities you would engage are as below:
- Cleaning the beach
- Making garbage bins for the local area
- Creating a Turtles/Environment campaign for the local area
- Releasing injured turtles after treatment and clean private beach
- Turtles site construction work: such as extra turtle tank or wall, painting the walls etc
- Collecting turtle information such as length of carapace, size of flippers, checking its weight etc
Start dates are every week of the year with your activities starting on a Monday. We therefore request you arrive anytime 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.
Aims & Objectives
Protecting and promoting the conservation of marine turtles.
Location
Nusa Penida is an island with an approximate area of 247 square kilometres and is located South East to Bali. The island by nature is hilly and is drier than Bali. Nusa Penida is popular as a bird sanctuary along with other neighbouring islands namely, Lembongan and Ceningan. This island is also considered as ideal for diving as it includes many diving locations such as Penida Bay, Batu Lumbung, Batu Meling, Toya Pakeh, etc.
Accommodation & Food
You can expect to share a room (dormitory style) on single-gender basis.
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 |
Yes |
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Laundry facilities |
Yes *** |
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Safety box |
Yes |
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Lockable rooms |
No |
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Hot shower |
Yes |
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Private bathroom |
Yes |
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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 |
No |
* Three meals per day during weekdays and two per day on weekends
** Water, tea, coffee and milk
*** At an additional fee
Food Arrangements
Indonesian food is tasty and diverse and you can expect to experience a myriad of flavours and meals during your stay. Typical dishes included Mie Goreng (fried noodles and vegetables), Nasi Goreng (fried rice and vegetables) or Gado Gado (mixed vegetables with a satay sauce). For those who do not eat meat, Indonesian cuisine uses a lot of tofu and tempeh (soybeans), some western dishes would also be available. Breakfast will include pancakes, fresh fruit, toast etc.
Facilities
- ATMs: There are many ATMs close to the accommodation
- Internet use: We have Wi-Fi at the house
- Personal Sim card for your mobile: You can buy one at the local shop
Mandatory Orientation Day
At this location there is no mandatory orientation day offered.
Activities & Events
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
You can visit:
- Beaches
- Go diving
- Surfing
- Trekking
- Visit historical temples
- Handicraft villages
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations.
Accommodation
Volunteer camp with shared rooms (4-8 people per room); Basic but comfortable; Shared toilet and shower facilities; Communal areas for socialising and relaxation, Wifi in social areas.
Food
3 meals a day are provided on weekdays, and then 2 meals per day on weekends; Diverse and tasty meals are provided. Meals are of a typical Indonesian fare.
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.
Support
Pre-departure help and advice; Local in-country team; 24 hour emergency support.
Donation
Part of your fee is used to buy decent equipment for the project and community you work with. If you wish to bring further donation, please make sure that this is in the form of equipment and not monetary donations.
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visas
- Vaccinations
- Spending money
- In country travel
- Laundry service
- Extra activities not on itinerary
- Departure transfer
Preferred Duration
There is no preferred duration but we believe that the longer you can stay the more you will experience and benefit.
Pre-requisites
No prior experience or qualifications are required and it is important that you can speak English. All participants require a CRB/DBS check to take part in the project activities.
Ideal for
- Conservation Volunteer Holidays and Placements in Asia
- Community Work and Activity Breaks in Indonesia
- Volunteer Gap Years and Career Breaks in Indonesia
- Student Summer Holidays in Indonesia
- Wildlife and habitat work Indonesia
- Sustainable eco-system volunteer work
- Turtle projects Indonesia
Suitable for ages 18 to 84
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 above 65 should have medical clearance to take part in this program.
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