Can’t wait to go back!

I spent five weeks in Mikindani with Martha, Laurent and the rest of the eco2 team. I had an incredible experience and can’t wait to go back!

I went having never dived before and wanting to learn more about conservation. I did my open water with them and they are fabulous teachers who I felt really safe with the whole time. This programme is an excellent opportunity to learn how to dive because you fit in a lot of diving, so you learn quickly and develop lots of different skills while carrying out conservation. You also have the opportunity to fit in fun dives in an untouched, beautiful environment where you are guaranteed to be the only divers on the site.

The conservation programme is very hands on and covers many aspects, including regular coral planting sessions, making and installing an artificial reef, educational days, beach clean ups, fun dives etc.

While the schedule is full, Martha and Laurent are very supportive if you want to fit in any other experiences such as safari.

The town itself is a quaint historical Tanzanian coastal village and is very relaxing. The accommodation and restaurant is lovely, which was a treat after tiring days of diving!

I cannot recommend this experience more, if you want a hands on personable experience while learning about marine conservation and how to dive!