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Great White Shark Conservation Project - FAQ



No other conservation project provides a shot of adrenaline like this one. Great White Shark conservation is as important as it is cool! Get hands on with a great white shark conservation project in Gaansbaai South Africa! The standard duration of this course is 21 days.
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    Will I get in the water with them?

    Yes, but in a cage, only Mike Rutzen would be nuts enough to actually swim with these things.

    Is it scary

    A little, at first, but you will be surprised at how quickly you get to admire these huge predators. Much like falling in love witha goldfish. With big teeth.

    Will I be in a group?

    Yes you will be there with other volunteers and you will be working side by side with our experienced crew, so you are part of the team.

     

    Free Time

    On the days when you’re not at sea, you can go on excursions in the local area and take part in activities such as wine tasting, penguin spotting, a visit to the most southern point of Africa and so on. Gansbaai is a lovely village and has several nice pubs and restaurants that you can visit, but there is no nightlife. The project volunteer coordinator will help you arrange some trips (at your personal expense), like these ones below:

    Go Whale Watching! See whales that are bigger than the boat your watching them from! Huge and mysterious, whales are a fantastic sight – the best time for spotting is between April and November.
    Exploring the valley on horseback! Follow the rambling trails of the Walker Bay Whale Conservancy. These rides take you into the private nature reserve that runs along the Klein River and into the Kleinriviersberg Mountains. Available for all abilities.
    Quad biking! Bike the trails around the Robert Stanford Wine Estate, through the vines and bush in a rather intrepid manner. For excitement just about equal to a shark encounter!
    Explore. Cape Town is ideally placed for the Orange River and Fish River Canyon – fantastic places to explore. Being in South Africa also places you well for tours throughout Africa. Go up to Namibia, visit Victoria Falls or go on an epic trip through eight nations finishing up in Nairobi – you’ll experience lots of wonders enroute. We have a number of different tours to choose from, just drop us a line to find out more about them to experience Africa in an adventurous but safe way.

    Curious to know more about where you will stay and the location?  See accommodation section.

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