Expeditions

Want to join us in Mozambique? Great! Check out our expeditions below and enquire to get more information on each trip. This page will be updated regularly with more information on new trips. Want to run a trip with us? Get in contact with us here.

We’ve developed cutting-edge marine conservation expeditions to enable people to come out to our base in Mozambique and experience what we do. To date, we’ve welcomed expedition participants from over 25 countries to participate in all our work and help our cause. The money from the expeditions goes directly back into the organisation to fund the critical conservation work we do and fund our research and educational outreach projects. All our expeditions are all inclusive – the prices below include food, accommodations, dives, internal travel and more.

Rest assured you’re in safe hands. We’ve won awards for our expeditions, risk assess everything and have comprehensive health and safety assessments that you can check out here.

5 Week Marine Professional Development Program

Length: 5-6 weeks
Price: £2150-£3350
When: May – October annually
Prerequisites: Studying a related subject at university level or equivalent, PADI Open Water, 18+ yrs old
Suitable for: Undergrads, students, recent grads, post grads, thesis students

Our 5 week Marine Professional Development Program is designed for people who are studying or have studied a related subject at university level or equivalent and are keen to expand their skills in the marine conservation space. The program is an intense, research and conservation focussed program covering many of our key areas of work like whale & megafauna research, coral reefs, fisheries, ocean trash, ocean literacy outreach and swimming lessons.

The program is intense but is designed to both give you as much experience as possible in field techniques in a short time, whilst assisting us in data collection which is crucial for our overall mission. You can collect your dissertation data as part of the expedition. Read more about that here.

You’ll need PADI Open Water or equivalent before your expedition starts, so you can either complete this beforehand or come out a week early and complete it with us in country. There’s an optional extra week of safari in South Africa at the end of the expedition.

2 Week Research Expedition

Length: 2-3 weeks
Price: £1100-£2300
When: March – May annually
Prerequisites: Studying a related subject at university level or equivalent, PADI Open Water, 18+ yrs old
Suitable for: Undergrads, students, recent grads, post grads, thesis students. If you’re not studying a related subject, please reach out, we might still be able to take you.

Our 2 week research expedition consists of 3 days of very intense training, followed by 1 and a half weeks of rotating around our research and outreach areas: fisheries, whale & megafauna research, coral reefs, ocean trash, school outreach and swimming lessons.

The program is intense but is designed to give you as much experience as possible in field techniques in a short time. Newcastle University allow you to do this program in your second year of your marine zoology degree to get experience.

Whales & Waves: 10 day citizen science expedition

Length: 10 days / 9 nights
Price: £2400 (options to upgrade to a dive package)
When: July 29th – August 7th
Prerequisites: Open to all ages (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian), must be able to swim to be able to participate in marine activities.
Suitable for: Solo travellers, conservationists, nature photographers, ocean-loving families, couples, conservation-curious holidaymakers. Single supplements available.

Our Whale Citizen Science Expedition is a higher-end, laid-back marine adventure with a conservation twist. Based in beautiful sea-view accommodation just steps from the beach, this trip offers a unique opportunity to support real whale research alongside our expert marine biologists – no science background or snorkelling experience required.

Designed to feel like a holiday with purpose, you’ll have guided whale watching trips and paddleboarding with whales to observe humpback whales, collect behavioural data and explore estuaries on seahorse safaris in the warm Mozambican waters. All activities are led by qualified marine biologists, and every guest plays a role in data collection that contributes to our long-term research.

Throughout your stay, you’ll enjoy private chef-prepared meals, sundowners with a view, and the chance to unwind between outings – or upgrade to include optional scuba dives if you want to see even more of our incredible coastline. This is the perfect conservation getaway for anyone who wants to contribute meaningfully to marine science while relaxing in one of the most beautiful, untouched parts of Africa.

Underwater Photography Course with Kaush

Length: 10 days
Price: £1895
When: 23rd August – 1st September 2026
Prerequisites: 18+ yrs old
Suitable for: Anyone and everyone, you don’t need to have previous photography or film experience. This is perfect for wildlife and photography enthusiasts. Family and group discounts available.

Join wildlife conservation biologist and multi award-winning photographer Kaush on an unforgettable adventure and photography course. Combining intimate wildlife experiences with 9 photography workshops, this trip will bring you closer than ever to some of the largest animals in the world, whilst building your skills as a film maker and photographer. You’ll have 1-on-1 tutoring with Kaush and all-access to LTO’s activities as our conservation work will form the subject of your storytelling. Kaush will guide you through the creation of a portfolio-worthy photo series that you’ll be proud to walk away from this trip with.