We are currently enhancing the capability of our exisiting expeditions and creating new exciting opportunies for volunteers to use their skills and support primate conservation organisations.
To express an interest in joining a future expedition in 2011/2012 please click here. To view existing expedition information and literature, please see below:
The Great Primate Handshake undertook two expeditions in 2010:
Uganda
Started: 2nd July 2010
Ended 29th July 2010
Kenya
Started: 6th August 2010
Ended3rd September 2010
Each expedition ran for 28 days.
The total price of a 28 day expedition was £1,550
£1250 was payable prior to departure. The remaining £300 was for use in-country and should be brought with you in the form of local currency.
Is a deposit required?
Yes, to secure your place on an expedition we require a £250 deposit after you have received noticed that your application was successful. The remaining £1,000 can then be paid either by direct debit or cheque. We are happy to accept custom payment plans to help you breakdown your payment over a number of months.
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Payment Breakdown
A not-for-profit programme, all volunteer contributions cover the cost of running the expedition.
Each volunteer’s contribution is collected together and used to fund the entirety of an expedition, as seen in the following pie chart below. Due to the nature of the expedition, over 60% of the contribution is used to cover your transport, food and accommodation in-country.
Raising the necessary expedition funds
We understand that fundraising is often an essential factor in helping you meet the require expedition contribution. Over the past three years we have developed a range of practial fundraising documents and online fundraising tools to assist you. It is not uncommon for volunteers to raise over 50% of the expedition contribution through innovative fundraising activites and thorough research.
For more information please view our Introduction to Fundraising PDF document
How to Apply
The application process is split into three stages:
Stage 1.
After completing an application form online we will review your details and contact you to provide further information on the progress of your application.
Stage2.
If successful, we will arrange a telephone interview with you and await any further information or references (if applicable).
Stage3.
We will contact you to confirm your place on the expedition. A deposit of £250 is then required. You will also be sent expedition contacts by post, which you must sign, date and return to us. The deposit is included in the total cost of the expedition, leaving a remaining balance of £1,000 payable before departure. (The remaining £300 should be brought with you as local currency). Your deposit secures your seat upon our specialised overland vehicle.
The total expedition price includes:
• Training over the 28-day period covered by Handshake staff
• Use of relevant media equipment (video cameras, laptops, materials etc)
• Services of Oasis Overland vehicle driver
• Service of on-board Handshake volunteer co-ordinator
• All transport in expedition vehicle
• All accommodation costs
• Breakfast and two meals per day on average
• Game park entrance fees visited with the expedition vehicle:
• Road taxes and tolls
• Satellite & 3G internet for the duration of the expedition
• Generator for charging electrical equipment
• Camping, gas, firewood and cooking gear
Note: there will be a mixture of both camping and staying at hostels during expeditions.
All meals provided will be vegetarian but you will have the opportunity to buy meat depending on location.
Not Included:
• Flights, airport taxes and transfers
• Personal travel insurance
• Visas (check with us for latest costs)
• Drinks (other than water)
• Optional excursions (tbc)
