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Volunteering with Animals in Sao Vicente: Immerse in Cape Verde's Authentic Experiences
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Immerse yourself in authentic experiences in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, by volunteering with animals. Discover hidden aspects of the island while making a difference in the lives of dogs and cats. Fill your heart with pure emotions that will last a lifetime.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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VXHG+M6 Lazareto - You will have the chance to take care of the abandoned and stray dogs and cats of Sao Vicente Island.
We always need a hand in our shelter which has more than 70 dogs and 20 cats.
We offer you a unique opportunity to fill your trip with love as well as introduce you to every aspect of the Cape Verde Islands.
You will be able to walk the shelter dogs, accompany needy animals to the clinic, play with the puppies and thus get them used to human contact, cuddle the cats and help us out in the hostel (the proceeds of which go 100% for the animals).
We are waiting for you!
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What's Included
- Private transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Carbonated beverages
Additional Information
Don’t miss the opportunity to volunteer with animals during your trip to Cape Verde.
You will see magnificent places and learn about aspects of the island that most tourists ignore.
Not only will you do good to dogs and cats that Simabo has been dealing with for years, but you will fill your heart with pure emotions that you will carry with you forever.
Location
Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel
We don't accept bookings for the same day. Please book at least one day in advance. Preferred times are 8AM or 1PM Thank you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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879oph_liec
Mar 14, 2022
Simabos’ hostel - I spend 1 week in simabos’hostel and it was a great time, I really felt like at home, thanks everybody. I went to spend 1 day as well in the chenil and it was a great experience, I didn’t expect to feel so comfortable with the dogs, it was a day full of love. Thanks everybody to create such places. I hope to come back soon!
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Traveleverywhere1989
Dec 4, 2020
Simabo is just wonderful! - Changing the life of one animal won’t change the world, but the whole world of this one animal will be changed.
I’m Miriam, 31 years old, from Germany.
I think that animals are better than humans, except these guys here from Simabo. These people are one of the greatest I’ve ever met. They put so much effort in their work with dogs, cats and also children. They change the world (for more than one animal).
I’m having the great honor to be a part of their team for some weeks. I walk the dogs in the shelter, I cuddle the fluffy cats in my apartment and I can’t stop taking photos for Simabo. The animals here are just too adorable!
Coming here wasn’t my plan. I work in the tourism industry and am usually quite busy. But right now with the worldwide Corona pandemic I have a lot of free time because nobody travels. For Simabo this is a really hard time because they need volunteers. Helping the animals here is not possible in the way it is with helping hands from travelers.
Even though it’s not the best time to go abroad right now I decided to do it anyway. I made a Corona test and as soon as I got the negative result I traveled to Cabo Verde, the smallest country in Africa with a wonderful culture.
I’m not a tough person. Seeing animals suffering makes me cry and cry and cry. But crying doesn’t help them, they need us! So what are you waiting for? Come and get to know this amazing place with this amazing Simabo team! They will help you having a great time here, even if you think your heart can’t make it. With Simabo you can be a hero!
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