During our work in South-Kivu, DRC for the CRPL, we got aware of a great opportunity in Sierra Leone. Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary was looking for a program manager. We applied as a couple and got hired per 1st of September 2016.

Sanctuary

Tacugama, established in 1995, currently cares for about 75 chimpanzees. Main focus of the sanctuary is protection and conservation of chimpanzees through education, community sensitization, research and legal enforcement. The sanctuary is highly spoken of in our field and we are proud to be part of the team.

Program managers

As program managers we are responsible for driving the sustainability of the sanctuary’s work. Effectively this means daily management of the sanctuary with all occurring aspects and identifying funding opportunities but also work on the volunteer program and liaise with (inter)national actors.

Best beaches in Africa

Not only is Sierra Leone with the capital Freetown our base, it is also said that the beaches are among the most beautiful in Africa. Tacugama offers amazing eco-lodges and is a great base to explore the rainforest, beaches and the rest of the country.

Visit us

Sierra Leone is a safe country. The people are friendly and you can’t miss out on a tour to see chimpanzees in an almost natural environment. Don’t hesitate to contact us via our channels for information, questions or to let us know you want to be visiting. I would be our pleasure!