Orientation
On arrival at Tofo you will have an orientation, which will include a presentation on the Whale Shark Conservation Project, information about the activities you will be doing throughout your time as a volunteer and a health and safety briefing. Your orientation will also include an introduction to Tofo and Inhambane including information about the local amenities i.e. banks, post offices.
Accommodation and Meals
The house has electricity and running water, though you will be expected to do your own laundry by hand. The accommodation is situated at the edge of Tofo village on the beach with a full ocean view. There are some basic shops within an easy walking distance, an internet café, a few restaurants and bars and a number of beach activities available close by.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included in your programme price. Breakfasts generally consist of cereals and toast, lunches usually sandwiches and salads, whilst dinners will be a cooked meal. All meals are prepared by volunteers on a rotation basis.
Free Time
Within walking distance of your accommodation you will find some basic shops, a few restaurants and bars and a variety of beach activities including surfing and kite boarding. At the weekends you will have the chance to travel and explore the area. There are various activities available to you at an additional cost including; kayaking, surfing, kite surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, horse riding or just relaxing on the beach. Tofo is only 22km from Inhambane town, which is an old port town with a variety of historical buildings.
The Kruger National Park and the beautiful Kingdom of Swaziland are very close by and you will have the opportunity to visit these fascinating destinations. However you will need to arrange these trips either at the beginning or the end of your project as there will not be time to do a trip of more than 2 days at a time. Please contact the Real Gap Africa team should you wish to organise a tour to:
- Kruger National Park
- Kingdom of Swaziland
- Natal Drakensberg
- St Lucia Wetlands Reserve
Support
Throughout your stay in Mozambique you will have the support and guidance of our local programme coordinators and their team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of your UK staff at any time should you need to.
Project Age Limit
Minimum age of 17 years (with parental consent), maximum decided on potential participants health.
