Volunteer on research, capacity building and conservation projects in Sri Lanka
 

Our Sci Escapes Tours are designed for the inquisitive traveler who is looking for an authentic life experience. This tour is developed to let individuals be a part of the conservation movement in Sri Lanka. Our goal is to broaden peoples’ understanding of the country and its wildlife, while allowing people to be involved in this unique experience collaborating with international and local scientists while you learn about the endangered wildlife and support community development. As a member of one of our teams you will work with individuals from our partner organization, SLWCS and contribute to important, often groundbreaking research.
 
Highlights of the Sci Escapes Research Programs include:
:: Help identify various species and monitor animal behavior for ongoing research projects.
:: Gather ecological data to develop management strategies to conserve endangered species and their habitats
:: Help to conduct biodiversity surveys to develop list of species and maps to identify critical habitats for wildlife.
:: Work on community development and outreach programs to channel benefits from tourism and science to local communities
:: Go birding to observe nearly 450 species of birds, which includes 26 endemic species, including the gorgeous Sri Lankan Blue Magpie
:: Spend time in tree huts observing elephants, interviewing villagers and surveying crop damages to resolve human-elephant conflicts

:: Take a day off and laze on the beach or travel to isolated fishing hamlets along the coast and observe whales, dolphins and elephants within minutes of one another.
:: Take a day off and laze on the beach or travel to isolated fishing hamlets along the coast and observe whales, dolphins and elephants within minutes of one another.

Research programs available for participation will vary depending on the time of year and conservation issues that are being addressed. Some programs could be concluded or halted due to seasonal weather. Alternate project sites are always available so please request information prior to making your booking.

These programs are run with the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society and all proceeds are given directly to them for their projects by Escape Tourism.

 

* Please contact us for full details of all these tours. We will develop a customized itinerary for you based on your interests, budget and desired trip dates.

CURRENT PROGRAMS : <Avifaunal Survey>, <Elephants, Leopards and Community Development> <Teaching English and Computers>