Endangered Whale Shark And Marine Conservation Project in Beach village of Tofo on the Inhambane peninsula, southern Mozambique

Endangered Whale Shark And Marine Conservation Project

Golden sands, coconut palms and the spectacular Indian Ocean stretching as far as the eye can see... This project is as exotic as it sounds. Based near Inhambane in the small seaside village of Tofo, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating local Afro-Portuguese culture and assist with the conservation of whale sharks.

The Whale Shark Project is located at the beach village of Tofo on the Inhambane peninsula in southern Mozambique. It is just 22 kilometres from Inhambane town, which is an old port town with a variety of historical buildings and influences. Inhambane is about 460 kilometres north of Maputo, Mozambique's capital city.

Tofo is one of this region's most charming villages and is fast becoming a popular spot for tourists. Working within this area, you will be joining the staff and researchers to assist with a variety of marine research and conservation activities. The inshore area of Tofo has a particularly high density of whale sharks.