kisite marine park volunteer placement


		Marine conservation project, National Park and Reserve. South Mombasa Coast Mpunguti is located in Kwale District, Coast Province. The park is 6 kilometers off the Kenyan Coast (at Shimoni) and 8 kilometers north of the Tanzanian boundary.The 39 kilometers sq park is about 5 meters above the sea level and one and a half hours drive from Kenya’s oldest and second biggest city of Mombasa. Kisite has been under protection for decades, as a result, it has evolved into one of the most beautiful places in the world with more than 250-recorded aquatic animal species. This is one is one of the few places in the world where huge schools of fish, sea turtles, whales, corals, thick sea grass and a swim with countless dolphins can be experienced. In addition to the natural beauty, Kisite’s natural shifts that are dictated by ocean tides leaves all in deep amazement by awesome sight s and sounds that any living person interested in marine life should experience. Every day between 10.am and 6pm, the ocean’s waters recede and a huge mass of snow-white sand emerges to form an island (Sand bar) of fine white sand with clear to the bottom blue shores – in nutshell, Kisite Mpunguti has no equal.		Actual Placement Photo Volunteering, working holiday, Kenya, conservation, teaching in Africa, overseas nursing, work in orphanages, volunteer breaks, gap year, working vacation. Group charity work. Volunteer in Africa
		Work at Kisite revolves round preserving a legacy of beauty created by nature. A volunteer could therefore join the Kenya Wildlife Service patrol group to ensure that the park’s waters are not fished and ocean floor is not damaged. By helping manage the park, a volunteer would be helping protect the scenic islands, special habitat of a wide range of endemic marine animals, breeding migratory birds and the huge coral gardens (the rain forest of the sea). While on patrol a volunteer gets the perfect chance to go snorkeling, to inspect the turtle territories, spot dolphins and whales, realms of sea birds amongst other species. When not in the field, a volunteer could help with data entries at the park’s offices. For this placement a volunteer should carry footwear (webbed shoes) T-shirt, snorkel, mask, fins, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, plenty of drinking water and a camera that can take photos beneath the water. The Kenya Wildlife Service’s senior warden will also give out a number of assignments from time to time.
		This placement would suit any one who likes a mixture of work and fun. The person could be of any age as long as he or she is fit and has no phobia for huge water bodies. The bigger the group, the more the fun, people could therefore come in groups of between two and six people. Kisite Mpunguti is a must for every ecology, geography, marine science or general science professionals or students or any one inclined towards either of the above disciplines. If you are fit and have an interest in coastal conservation and like lots of varied work under the sun then this is for you.
		Individuals or groups taking on the project will be accommodated at the Kenya Wildlife Service’s Bandas. Inspire will provide enough bottled water, foodstuff and cooking gas.
		Kisite is a must visit for all alive. White sand beaches within easy access. For those who like humid and hot weather, water based adventures,this is home, sweet home.
		It is usually said of Kenya that, “A visit to Kenya without a stop at Mombasa is no visit to Kenya” The city is a wash with activities ranging from bathing on the White and sunny beaches to visiting the historic quarters of Mombasa and navigating the bustling markets and shops. Mombasa is surrounded with a number animal parks including Tsarvo National park that is three hours away. Shimba hills game reserve where some of the biggest elephants in the world are found is also a couple of kilometers away from the city. For nature lovers, there are loads of aquatic flora and fauna, and topography to marvel at. In Mombasa the party never stops for the out going people. Taxis and entertainment are also very cheap. But always bargain! One other popular place to visit is the Mangrove swaps near the Funzi river mouth in south Mombasa. This is protected area not frequented by many tourists so is a pleasure to go at anytime. Once there you can use a canoe with a guide to travel the mangroves and spot an enormous range of bird and insect life. The area is also host to very large crocodiles and you will likely spot Baboons as well. Like much of the coast line from this placement there are many Lagoons where you can spent your free time snorkelling or just relaxing under the sun.
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