£695

Trip Overview

 

This tour has been designed for the responsible traveller that is keen to take on a rewarding challenge and support our ongoing community programmes, but who maybe short of time or keen to tag onto another experience. Makongeni Camp only sleeps 22 people so you can be assured of a very personal experience.

 

 

 

 

This tour has been designed for the responsible traveller that is keen to take on a rewarding challenge and support our ongoing community programmes, but who maybe short of time or keen to tag onto another experience. Makongeni Camp only sleeps 22 people so you can be assured of a very personal experience.

 

Life 1 allows you to reach out to less privileged communities and really make a difference. You will work alongside local Kenyans on school projects and help improve the lives of the local people with an emphasis on the local school children. The time spent may seem short, but you will be making a valuable contribution to sustainable development in a beautiful setting

 

You will spend three days working on classrooms renovations and other amenities which will provide you with opportunities to learn new skills such as bricklaying, plastering and painting as well as experiencing the very important cultural interaction aspect with the local people. The Indian Ocean is only 45 minutes away and we have included an optional trip to the beach also.

 

 

Highlights

 

• Community development volunteer programme
• Interact with a friendly Kenyan community as a guest not a tourist
• Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean

 

 

Itinerary (6 nights/ 7 days)

 

Day 1, Mombasa – Makongeni Camp – You arrive at Mombasa airport where you are met by a Camp Kenya guide. You will then take a drive through Mombasa town to the South Coast, through rural Kenyan villages and a scenic drive to Makongeni Tented Camp, ready for lunch. After settling in to your accommodation, you will be given a full briefing and orientation before dinner. (LD)

Day 2, Makongeni Camp – After an enjoyable breakfast, you will be guided through a typical rural African village walk up to the Makongeni Mangrove Swamps where you can meet members of the Makongeni Baraka Conservation Group which is led by women from the area. The group is constructing several ecofriendly fishponds, resorting mangrove forests and developing ecotourism activities. From there you will pass through small villages to visit the local school where your community work is based (BLD)

Days 3 &4, Volunteer Programme – Participate in the on going community projects in the school with other volunteers and the local community. (BLD)

Day 5, Ocean day – An opportunity to relax by the beach, do some shopping, or sign up for one of the many optional adventure activities available at Aqualand Adventure Centre such as Scuba Diving, snorkelling, a dolphin spotting trip and kite surfing. (BD

Day 6, Volunteer Programme – Your last day with the community and a time to put the final touches to the projects you have been involved with and to bid “Kwaheri” (Farewell) to those you have been working with. You will be surprised how hard it is to say goodbye after only a few days. (BLD)

Day 7, Departure - Transfer to Mombasa and depart. (B)

 

Please be aware that the exact nature of the work you will be involved in will depend on the current needs and priorities of the school and village. As volunteers it is important to remain flexible and keep in mind that sometimes priorities and/or emergencies may arise which may result in your duties changing at short notice. We also reserve the right to change the order of your itinerary, not the components, to suit client numbers and seasonality.

 

 

Fitness

None of the activities featured require anything more than a reasonable level of fitness. No special skills are required for any of our projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel Dates

 

6 nights / 7 days

 

Availability is throughout the year. Please see Trip Overview for dates.

 

 

Transfers over and above those included in your itinerary and where requested will be charged for extra at pro rata rates.

 

Given the lack proximity of Camp Makongeni to main airports, it may on occasion be necessary to transfer clients early to Mombasa for very late evening or very early morning flights. In some instances clients may choose to spend the evening in a coast based hotel near to the airport at their own expense.

 

 

Price

 

 

Community Life 1 (week)

£695

 

 

 

 

Community Projects

 

 

 

 

Add An Ocean Adventure

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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Add A Mountain Adventure

 

Mount Kenya - 6 Nights /7 Days

 

 

 

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Kilimanjaro - 8 Nights /9 Days - Kenya

 

 

 

Where You Stay

 

 

 

 

Flights

 

 

 

For all flight enquiries, quotes and bookings please contact us on:

 

0844 800 1127

 

 

Insurance

Area 3 Worldwide (Excluding North America)
4 days	£46.00
9 days	£53.00
17 days	£60.00
24 days	£67.00
32 days	£73.00
45 days	£111.00
62 days	£136.00
75 days	£159.00
3 months	£185.00
4 months	£213.00
5 months	£240.00
6 months	£263.00
7 months	£296.00
8 months	£322.00
9 months	£348.00
10 months	£378.00
11 months	£405.00
12 months	£416.00

 

 

Camps International recommends travel insurance in partnership with Campbell Irvine Insurance Brokers.

 

For Gap programmes, you can purchase Travel Insurance directly from Campbell Irvine. A copy of the application booklet can be sent to you on request or you can download a pdf version here.

 

Please complete the relevant sections and send it directly to Campbell Irvine with your payment. Cheques for your insurance should be made payable to ‘Campbell Irvine Ltd’.

 

 

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