Course Life
BTEC Course in Kenya in Biological Survey Techniques

Expedition members must understand that the expedition has specific long-term aims in conjunction with its partner organisations, which they will contribute to by collecting and analysing data and taking part in community projects. All expedition members must be team players, willing to assist each other and the staff in daily tasks.

The expedition will give expedition members a very wide range of opportunities incorporating terrestrial, marine and community projects. By joining this expedition you will have the opportunity to:

• Immerse yourself in a truly remote tropical paradise, living and working alongside local people and fishermen, experiencing their culture, food and way of life
• Take advantage of the incredible opportunity to explore and experience remote tropical regions, island life, coastal and mainland Africa within a 5, 10 or 15 week period
• Learn a variety of both marine and terrestrial survey skills within the tropical environment, including turtle and primate studies
• Spend the day on the research boast on the warm, crystal-clear waters in one of the most spectacular examples of a tropical marine environment in the world and see turtles, dolphins, whales, manta rays or whale sharks up close in their natural environment, depending upon the season and your luck
• Experience lowland tropical coastal forests and enjoy the magical variations of the colourful bird life
• Spend your day studying the Angolan Black and White Colobus Monkey
• Visit prime breeding areas for turtles
• Explore inland Africa, camping in and around National Parks and working on wildlife and community conflict projects, such as poaching and the bush meat trade
• Assist in teaching English to children and adults, learning skills from GVI’s TEFL course designed especially for teaching conversational English for tourism
• Assist in environmental education and awareness programmes, visiting and teaching in local schools and tour operators, in and around the expedition base
• Take optional locally taught Swahili language and cooking lessons
• Immerse yourself in the Swahili culture of the area, their food, clothing, legends and knowledge
• Relax and party with your new found friends at the well deserved Saturday Night Fiesta in Diani!