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Adventures you can add to your 'Life' Trip

 

Check out below the optional adventures you can add to your 'Life' trip.

 

 

 

Gap year adventure Africa -  Ocean Add An Ocean Adventure

 

P.A.D.I. Open Water - Kenya

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Scuba Diving
Throughout the course, you'll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and five knowledge development sessions and by making four open water ocean dives.

 

Highlights

 

  • Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean
  • Learn to Scuba dive and gain globally recognised PADI Open Water Diver certification
  • Opportunities to see a wide diversity of marine life

 

 


 

P.A.D.I. Advanced Open Water - Kenya

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Kite Surfing
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed for those of you that have already completed your PADI Open Water Course (or PADI Junior Open Water) and want to continue to develop your dive skills and dive to new areas where only those with advanced training can.

 

Highlights

 

  • Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean
  • Obtain your PADI Advanced Open Water Divers certification
  • Opportunities to dive at greater depths to explore new areas of the marine environment that interest you most
  • Be more confident in and around the water
  • Better understand the aquatic world

 

 


 

Scuba Diving - Borneo

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Scuba Diving
There are a variety of diving activities you can book with us; from a basic 'fun diver' to certified PADI diver.

 

Highlights

 

  • Fun diver
  • PADI Open Water Course
  • PADI Advanced Diver Course

 


 

 

 

Gap year adventure Africa - Mountain Add A Mountain Adventure

 

Mount Kenya - 6 Nights /7 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Mt Kenya
Challenge yourself to climb Kenya’s highest peak and experience the exhilaration of trekking the second highest mountain in Africa. As the highest mountain in Kenya at 4985 meters and second only to Kilimanjaro in Africa, this is an amazing 5 day trek.

 

Highlights

 

  • Enjoy the stunning views of Kenya's Rift Valley.
  • Experience the physical and mental challenge of trekking Kenya's highest mountain.
  • Unquestionably some of the best trekking in Africa.
  • 2 nights in a comfortable Kenyan Lodge before and after the climb.

 

 


 

Kilimanjaro - 8 Nights /9 Days - Kenya

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing volcano in the world and the tallest mountain in Africa. At an altitude of 5895 metres it presents a formidable challenge to all who attempt to climb it.

 

Highlights

 

  • 7-day trek provides an extremely fulfilling personal challenge for all ages.
  • An opportunity to escape normal life and experience one of the wonders of the world.
  • 2 nights at a very comfortable Tanzanian hotel, before and after the trek to both prepare and celebrate.
  • Optional 3 day Big Game Safari to some of the best parks in East Africa: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire with professional drivers & guides.

 

Mount Kinabalu - 1 Night /2 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Mt Kinabalu
Mt Kinabalu is the highest peak in South East Asia at 4096m. The climb itself passes through five different temperate zones from a dense rainforest to a barren alpine landscape. The mountain is part of the Mt Kinabalu National Park which is a World Heritage sight and a very popular tourist attraction.

 

Highlights

 

  • Experience the physical and mental challenge of trekking the highest peak in South East Asia
  • Part of the Mt Kinabalu National Park World Heritage Site
  • Amazing Sun Rise & Sun Set views

 

 


 

Gap year adventure Africa - Mountain Add A Wildlife Adventure

 

Jungle Trekking

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Jungle Trekking
Spend several days trekking in deep jungle miles from civilisation. Learn how to survive using local resources and sleep in a hammock. Carry all you need for the duration of your trip on your back and learn about local folklore and legends of this ancient jungle. The trip includes several nights in local traditionally built accommodation run by the community.

 

Highlights

 

  • Experience the secluded jungle
  • Learn Survival Skills
  • Live wild for several days
  • Learn about local environmental project work
  • Integrate with the local community

 

 


 

Eco Training

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Eco Training
The comprehensive 28-day Field Guide training program is designed for those who intend to follow a professional career linked to conservation and professional safari operations. Critically, course candidates will learn the right philosophy and approach in taking the countless daily opportunities to impart conservation principles to their guests on safari.

 

Highlights

 

  • Learn all about tracking and bush navigation
  • Anticipating animal behavior
  • Professionally operating and managing a game drive fleet
  • The sustainable development and wise use of natural resources
  • Radio procedures

 

 

 

Testimonial
Volunteer Holidays AfricaI learned that I can make bricks, whittle trees and generally adapt to what is available to make the most of things. I will be in touch again when booking my next holiday!Volunteer Holidays Africa

Jane Edington