Field conditions

Volunteers will be staying in our tented camp. Usually each volunteer gets their own tent but might have to share if the need arises. The camp is basic but well established. We employ staff at the camps in various capacities, including for security, so the camps are never unattended.

As we are in the African rainforest there is always the possibility of encountering wildlife, both big or small. On arrival all volunteers are given clear safety briefings to minimise any dangers.

In communities, you won’t find water system toilets, or shower baths. There are only pit toilets in the communities. You will have your bath in a stream or in the local hotel using a bucket.

In the forest, you will sleep in tents using (inflatable) mats. There are no toilets so you will use boreholes which you will dig yourself and cover up after usage. In the forest, bathing and all other washing and cleaning is done in the stream (please bring biodegradable soap only).

Meals

You meals will consist of local traditional dishes, prepared with rice, pasta, beans, potatoes, yams or plantains. In the forest, we will cook our own meals and perishable foods will not be best in the field, therefore we usually stick to simple food such as rice, pasta, chips, biscuits, cakes etc. You can treat the stream/spring water with water purifying tablets/drops before consumption.

Lighting

There is no electricity in the communities and at night you will use bush lamps or flash lights, in the communities and at the campsites.