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Forest Conservation Program

Join us for a unique opportunity to explore Madagascar’s remarkable ecosystem and encounter its iconic wildlife.

Join MRCI for a unique opportunity to explore Madagascar’s remarkable ecosystem and encounter its iconic wildlife.

The MRCI Forest Conservation Program on Nosy Komba, known as ‘Lemur Island,’ focuses on preserving the threatened Sambirano forests in Northwest Madagascar through active restoration and sustainable practices.

Our program includes mangrove planting reforestation, alien plant removal, seed collection, composting, nursery activities, and sapling planting. Please note that some activities, especially mangrove planting, are seasonal and may not be available all year round.

MRCI works in collaboration with the National Parks Department of Madagascar and volunteers assist in assessing lemur and other species populations in the forests on Nosy Komba and at the renowned Lokobe Forest Reserve on Nosy Be. Data collected is provided to the National Parks.

Accommodation

Volunteers stay at MRCI’s Turtle Cove camp on Nosy Komba, an island with no roads and challenging forest paths, thus moderate physical fitness is required.

Every alternate week, volunteers explore the forest on Nosy Komba through various walks and overnight campouts at either the Church or Baobab. Accommodation remains very basic and the cost is included in the program fee, benefiting the local community.

Volunteers conduct fortnightly overnight guided walks in Lokobe Reserve. Accommodation is basic, with tented beach camps on the forest edge. Meals are arranged on-site through a local restaurant to support the community. Volunteers can upgrade at an additional personal cost to private tents with mattresses or private bungalows, subject to availability, arranged with the local community leader on-site.

Program Fees

Fees cover permanent staff, transportation and transfers, camp maintenance, equipment, meals, and other expenses. In cases where surplus funds are available from the teaching program, these funds are directed towards the MRCI community program to construct and renovate local schools and clinics.

Additional Activities

For adventurous volunteers, we offer additional optional off-program excursions to the Ankarana Forest Reserve near Diego Suarez. Costs vary based on the number of participants and include transportation, guides, and accommodation. Ensure safety and standards when considering other operators offering lower prices.

Program Costs

Start Dates:

 All Year Round / Every first & third Monday of the month

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