EXPEDITION SUMMARY

NOTE THAT THIS EXPEDITION IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW AND IS UNLIKELY TO COME BACK. MORE DETAILS BY THE END OF 2024.

This Arabian oryx and desert species conservation volunteer expedition to Dubai (UAE) will take you to the fascinating and iconic sandy desert landscape of the Arabian Peninsula. Working alongside scientists from the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, you will be part of a small international team, monitoring Arabian oryx, Gordon's wildcat, red and sand fox, Arabian and sand gazelles, as well as other flagship species of the desert. From a comfortable oasis field camp, you will venture out in the UAE expedition 4WDs and on foot to study antelope behaviour and social structures, camera- and live-trap Gordon's wildcat, red and sand fox, and monitor them by radio and GPS telemetry. All this to ensure the survival of these important flagship desert species in their beleaguered world. Join us on this UAE volunteer project to the Arabian desert!

This was my first desert expedition and I was not sure what to expect. I was wanting the adventure of a lifetime and I certainly got that and more. A real feel for ancient times, met real people, climbed dunes. The desert and indeed the country is spectacular, the sand driving is great fun, the camp is great. To see the light and mist appear with the sun shining on the mountains – it’s out of this world. I got to be Indiana Jones for a week. Thanks to all. more testimonials