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| Viewing: Cross River Gorilla Surveys in Cameroon |
Package ID: 1807 |
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| Cross River Gorilla Surveys in Cameroon |
Volunteer in Africa on this great apes conservation and community development project to protect endangered gorillas and chimpanzees
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Overview
Southwest Cameroon harbours two of the most threatened African great apes: the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla (the rarest of the gorilla sub-species) and the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (the most endangered chimpanzee subspecies in Africa). By volunteering in Africa on this conservation adventure, you will help both species, which are key to the forest ecosystems of the border region of Nigeria and Cameroon. Volunteering on this conservation project in Cameroon will take you to work on the frontline of conservation, taking part in surveys of the montane rainforest (some of which have never been surveyed before), and in community education and awareness-raising activities.
Location
The Lebialem Highlands are a six-hour drive from the coastal town of Limbe in the Southwest Province of Cameroon. Over 355 bird species have been recorded in this hotspot - among which 50 species are endemic to the afro-montane highlands, yet 15 are globally threatened. Endangered primates, such as Drills and Preuss Guenon, live in the forest as well.
Field Conditions
The local conditions are very basic and the terrain is very tough, being in an area where there are many steep slopes to climb and the temperatures and humidity are high. The project will involve camping in two-man tents, where there will be no electricity and no toilets. Meals will be very basic, yet nutritional.
Whats included
Pre-departure support and discounted services
24 hour in country support
24 hour emergency phone line in the UK
Transport to and from the airport
2 nights accommodation in a hotel in Buea (1 night at arrival/1 night at dept)
Local transportation
Transport to and from field base
Food and water
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