Internship to protect the oceans in South Africa

The Volunteer House consists of two buildings. The main house has three rooms and can accommodate a total of six people. There is a living room, an open and fully equipped kitchen, a shared bathroom with shower, a covered terrace and a garden.

The smaller house has two bedrooms and can accommodate four people. There is a small lounge, a kitchenette, a shared bathroom with a shower and a garden. The rooms are always separated by gender, but the bathrooms are not. A cleaning lady comes once a week to clean the houses.

Fans and mosquito nets are provided for summer, while blankets are provided in winter. There are restaurants and bars nearby where you can eat. There are also pool tables as well as TVs and Wi-Fi, but not in the accommodation.

It's safe to walk around the city during the day, but we advise against walking alone at night as the risk of theft is higher. It's safer in a group at night and nothing should happen to you.

The scientific diving instructor lives on the property and the company's co-owners, Marius and Jo, take care of the daily transport, the excursions, the database and the lectures.

The project is located in the north-east of South Africa, more precisely in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The largest city in the province is Durban, home to around two million people. The region is known for its strong tourism, which is characterized by the beautiful and flat coastline. Inland, the terrain becomes hillier and there are two mountain ranges: the Drakensberg in the west with a height of 3000 m and the Lebombo Mountains in the north.

In the coastal region, which was once covered by tropical forests, sugar cane and tropical fruits are now grown. Durban is also a major industrial and port city with the largest port in Africa. Sugar processing is the most important industry in the region and is the main economic base in KwaZulu-Natal, accounting for over half of the income and jobs.

If you are more interested in flora and fauna, you will also get your money's worth here. There are many nature reserves and several national parks in the KwaZulu-Natal province. For example the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest wetlands in South Africa. It stretches along the coast and covers an area of ​​around 328.000 hectares. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park is not only a paradise for animal and plant lovers, but also an important place for the protection of endangered species.

So if you like varied nature and enjoy trying new things, then you're in the perfect place here!

In your free time you can either go to bars, cafes or walk to small shops. The nearest larger city is 20 minutes away by car. The team leaders are also happy to drive you, as the use of public transport is not recommended. The project also offers many trips or excursions that you can take part in. You often watch sunsets together or do traditional African barbecues (braai). Surfing or safaris could also be on your agenda.

If you prefer to explore nature in your free time, this is also possible as there are many national parks and mountains in the region.

And if you haven't had enough of the water while working on the project, Durban also offers excellent opportunities for surfing, kite surfing and bodyboarding. Safety is a top priority as the beaches are protected with shark nets.