Physical Requirements
Earthwatch Expeditions offers access to some of the most wondrous nature encounters the world has to offer. Many take place in destinations that are wild and remote, with varying physical demands and limited medical facilities. All field research trips may not be suitable for every traveler. In order to participate on this expedition, you must comfortably and reliably be able to execute all physical requirements as noted below.
Level of Difficulty
- Moderate
Trip Pace
Full, structured days with early mornings in the field and time to rest midday. Some days include evening activities such as wildlife monitoring drives.
Walk up to 3–4 miles (5–7 km) per day at a pace of roughly one mile per hour
Terrain is uneven and may be muddy, grassy, or rugged
Participants are expected to carry their own equipment while hiking, and bag weight should not exceed 11 lbs
Activities may require stepping over obstacles such as animal holes or dense vegetation
Frequent bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods
Ability to get down to ground level for measurements and stand back up without assistance
Travel by 4x4 safari vehicles on exceptionally rough, remote roads for up to 1.5 hours at a time
Occasional longer drives (up to several hours with breaks)
Ability to get in and out of vehicles without assistance
Travel between camps by small bush aircraft
This expedition is not suitable for participants who require the use of mobility aids or who have mobility limitations, back injuries or conditions that affect balance, bending, or extended time on their feet.
Participants must also:
See clearly (with or without corrective lenses) to roughly 500 meters and see close up to read research instruments
Be alert and ready to take evasive action—moving quickly, returning to the project vehicle or lying flat on the ground—if necessary
Warm days (60–85°F), with the possibility of rain year-round
~5,700–6,700 ft
