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Welcome to the Earthwatch Africa Group! From photos and videos to first-hand accounts and updates, this group is here to connect you with others who've gone or are going to Africa. From what you'll need to how you can stay in touch, you can probably find it here.

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Earthwatch

The new 2009 Expedition Guide is here! There are research projects you can join, running in 30 countries worldwide, working on climate change, ocean health, threatened natural resources and cultur... | posted by Earthwatch
1 reply - last reply: "would like a catalog, thanks v.... more" ~ val25
MelindaHAI's profile

Sweetwaters Rhinos

Hi, My husband & I did the Saving the Rhinos of Sweetwaters in Feb 2005 & absolutely loved it. Now we are going back again in Jan 2009 to do it with friends. We got to do stuff that NOBO... | posted by MelindaHAI
2 replies - last reply: "Hi, I have just read your posting... more" ~ Jan C.
africa09's profile

Have been or going on Kenya Rhino expedition?

If you have been or are going to go on the "Saving Sweetwater's Rhinos" expedition, I'd love to hear from you. My wife Melinda and I are returning there in Jan. 2009. We were first there in Feb. 2... | posted by africa09
6 replies - last reply: "Hi there all of you who have been to... more" ~ Jan C.
FayeFunk's profile

New to this

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to say that I just joined today and am waiting on material to come to me in the mail about volunteering. I am hoping to go to Africa and work with elephants. If anyone ca... | posted by FayeFunk
6 replies - last reply: "The Tsavo Elephant project was... more" ~ EarthwatchAddict
Dawn H.'s profile

Walking with African Wildlife

Has anyone out there done this expedition? I am signing up, but would love to know a little more about the demands of walking the transects- how difficult is the walking, what kind of terrain, etc.... | posted by Dawn H.
1 reply - last reply: "I did this expedition four years ago... more" ~ gamerfour
otora's profile

Tsavo Lions

I was always interested in Earthwatch's tour, but haven't been able to join one yet. I'm really interested in Tsavo Lion expedition. Anyone who has joined this tour, could you please tell me what ... | posted by otora
1 reply - last reply: "Hi, I did the lion project in 2003.... more" ~ Dawn H.
EarthwatchAddict's profile

Books to get you in the mood

I haven't volunteered on the Cheetah project but I have done both the Lions and Elephants of Tsavo. Reading The Cheetah Chase by Karen McQuillan really brought it all back. Her descriptions of the ... | posted by EarthwatchAddict
3 replies - last reply: "I have done the Amazon project and... more" ~ EarthwatchAddict
akdoc's profile

Brown Hyena project

Hi,All, I am headed to Southafrica in January to join the Brown Hyena research team. Anyone out there who has done this and can give me some insight that could make my trip even better? Do I rea... | posted by akdoc
2 replies - last reply: "I did that project in late January... more" ~ BrendaBinnington
Gwernuck's profile

Finally!

Ok, I finally did it! I've signed up for the Meerkat expedition in September. If anyone has any suggestions or advice I'd really appreciate it. | posted by Gwernuck
4 replies - last reply: "Are you back from the KMP yet? I... more" ~ Meerkats2008
CheetahPatricia's profile

Cheetahs anyone?

Hi, I am a past Cheetah Project volunteer in Namibia (March 2001). If anyone can say that Earthwatch changed his/her life, that would be me. After that project, I never left the Cheetah Conservatio... | posted by CheetahPatricia
11 replies - last reply: "Heidi, Can't wait to hear how... more" ~ jomiami

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