Travel the World. Make a Difference.

Earthwatch expeditions pair researchers with volunteers to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Explore our current expeditions to discover how you can make a difference.

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A large elephant in the distance
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Easy
Easy
Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya

Help local farmers to conserve elephants and their habitat in southeast Kenya by implementing sustainable agriculture practices

Africa : Kasigau Corridor, Kenya (between Tsavo East and West National Parks), Kenya, Africa
Lead Scientist
Bruce A. Schulte, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $296 a day)
Starting at $3,550
Expedition Details
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Chimp in Uganda
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Strenuous
Strenuous
Investigating Threats to Chimps in Uganda

Explore interactions between people and chimpanzees and other primates in the rainforest of Uganda to improve human–primate rel

Africa : Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda
Lead Scientist
Fred Babweteera, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $258 a day)
Starting at $3,095
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Earthwatch Expedition, Searching for Fossils and Fauna in Zambia
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Climate Change
Moderate
Moderate
Searching for Fossils and Fauna in Zambia

Join scientists in the breathtaking South Luangwa National Park to search for fossils, bones, and living animals.

Africa : South Luangwa National Park, Muchinga, Central, and Eastern Provinces, Zambia
Lead Scientist
Amy L Rector, Ph.D.
Duration
10 days (avg. $315 a day)
Starting at $3,150
Expedition Details
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A colony of African penguins (C) Anthony Brown
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Moderate
Moderate
South African Penguins

Join Earthwatch in South Africa to help protect a colony of African penguins on Robben Island.

Africa : Robben Island, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa
Lead Scientist
Richard Sherley, Ph.D.
Duration
12 days (avg. $288 a day)
Starting at $3,450
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African Impala grazing on vegetation
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Very Active
Very Active
Walking With African Wildlife

Even in a world-class protected area, wildlife needs our support. How are giraffes, rhinos, and other species faring?

Africa : Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa
Lead Scientist
Craig Mulqueeny
Duration
16 days (avg. $237 a day)
Starting at $3,795
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CUSTOM EXPEDITIONS FOR GROUPS & CORPORATE PARTNERS

CUSTOM EXPEDITIONS FOR GROUPS

Explore the world together. Our expert staff can coordinate a meaningful experience for school groups, corporate employees, alumni associations, community groups, or other affiliations.

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Be more than a tourist

The opportunity to walk in the African bush accompanied only by an armed Zulu ranger for 4 to 5 hours every morning is a life changing, educational, spiritual experience.

Frances Bills — Walking With African Wildlife

Our Research Focus

Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Collect essential environmental data to promote urban resiliency while helping to influence positive change.

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Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Ocean Ecosystems

Take action to protect marine habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

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Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity.

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Preserve and restore forests, assess and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, and conserve biodiversity. 

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