African Conservation Experience volunteer Kirsty
Career breaker Kirsty Beavis talks us through some of the highlights of her recent volunteer placement in Africa.
200th Boat Trip - Seeing 18 sperm whales
"I had an amazing day today...we went out on the boat and saw 18 sperm whales as they were travelling North. As you can imagine my heart rate was pounding massively, it was fantastic!"
Rescue mission for baby sperm whale
"We had a call from a local fisherman in the early evening about a sperm whale calf stranded on the reef. Our skipper took us out on the boat to check that it was ok."
My 30th Birthday in Mauritius
"Had a fab day yesterday for my birthday on the boat, researching 40 to 50 Spinner dolphins..and I even got to swim with them....what an amazing experience!"
If you want to join a conservation volunteer project in Africa, visit www.conservationafrica.net.
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