Accommodation
BCSS Research Station on Benguerra Island, double/shared rooms with full board
Your trip supports
Hosting the first permanent ocean observatory focused on multi-ecosystem time series research in Africa.
1 year
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4.6 ★
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Highlights
Join a research team at Africa's first ocean observatory—dive, explore, learn
Activities
Research dives, megafauna monitoring, species identification, data collection, and lab work
Small group
You'll work as part of a team (max. 12) with researchers and participants
You only pay after confirmation
Free cancellation up to 30 Days prior the trip
This is what your adventure trip looks like
2 Weeks in the Bazaruto Archipelago – Scientific Training at Africa’s Ocean Observatory.
Welcome to the “Experience & Assist” program at the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS)—your gateway to real marine research at an active station on Benguerra Island. For two weeks, you’ll live and work side by side with scientists and technical staff, dive in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine areas, and contribute directly to ongoing research and conservation projects.
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Reviews
★ 4.6· 24 reviews★★★★★
„BCSS ist ein wunderschöner Ort mit netten Menschen und traumhafter Natur (inklusive einer vielfältigen Tierwelt) 😍!!! Ich habe hier ein einmonatiges Praktikum…"
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„Meine wenigen Tage im BCSS gehörten zu den unvergesslichsten Erlebnissen meiner gesamten Mosambikreise. Das wissenschaftliche Zentrum liegt im wunderschönen No…"
Get to know the project & your host
Katya
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„Katya is an accomplished non-for-profit professional and biologist with over 13 years of experience in East Africa. Her professional aspiration is cetaceans research, and protecting their habitat"
Unique research, collaborative initiatives, and scientific projects
We opened our doors in 2017 with the mission to advance marine research, enhance sustainability on land and at sea, and to empower local communities as well as international visitors.…
1 year
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4.6 ★ (24)
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Where you'll be
You are responsible for arranging your own travel. The destination airport is Vilanculos (VNX), which can be reached by direct flights from Johannesburg and Maputo. From there, it’s a short boat ride to Benguerra Island.
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