Community Life - 2 Weeks
£895
Trip Overview
You will be working alongside local Kenyans as part of an ongoing development programme with a coastal primary school and the surrounding village to improve the lives of the local people by enabling the community to become self-sustaining.
Arrive - Depart KE
2010
09 Jan |
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22 Jan |
23 Jan |
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05 Feb |
05 Feb |
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18 Feb |
19 Feb |
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04 Mar |
04 Mar |
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17 Mar |
18 Mar |
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31 Mar |
31 Mar |
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13 Apr |
18 May |
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31 May |
17 Aug |
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30 Aug |
03 Sep |
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16 Sep |
26 Oct |
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8 Nov |
10 Nov |
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23 Nov |
07 Dec |
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20 Dec |
Highlights
- Community development volunteer programme
- Working with the local community
- Game viewing in Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
Offers
There are no life offers at present.
Had a great time. Enjoyed project work, staff were lovely and became like friends. In the future I would like to come back to Kenya and see how the project is doing.
Alison Treviss
You will be working alongside local Kenyans as part of an ongoing development programme with a coastal primary school and the surrounding village to improve the lives of the local people by enabling the community to become self-sustaining.
Work will involve expanding and enhancing existing facilities as well as building new ones. You will spend 7 days assisting in the building and renovation of classrooms and other amenities (e.g. making desks), and this will provide you with opportunities to learn new skills such as bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting, and basket weaving.
There may also be the opportunity to teach and coach sports. Enthusiasm and willingness is everything!
Highlights
- Community development volunteer programme
- Working with the local community
- Game viewing at Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
Itinerary (13 nights/ 14 days)
Day 1, Mombasa – Makongeni Camp - Arrive at Mombasa Airport and transfer to base situated near the Indian Ocean for meet and greet and a brief orientation of Diani. This will be followed by a short scenic transfer to Makongeni camp for lunch. After settling in to your accommodation, you will be given a full briefing and orientation before dinner. (LD)
Day 2, Makongeni Camp – In the morning, after a quiet breakfast, we enjoy a guided walk to around the local village and visit the school. After dinner you will be given a basic Swahili lesson. (BLD
Days 3-6, Volunteer Programme – Four rewarding days participating in our school and community development programme at Makongeni. (BLD)
Day 7, Day Safari to Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary – The Elephant sanctuary offers beautiful scenery characterized by undulating hills, steep ridges and winding water shades, tucked away in the vast wilderness of the Shimba Hills. The sanctuary boasts the highest density (per km²) of Elephants in Africa. Learn about Elephant behavior and the threats facing this amazing animal.
Day 8, 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. (BLD)
Day 9, Cultural tour – You will be shown around a traditional local homestead of the coastal Swahili people by a specialist guide for a ‘hands on’ cultural experience. This could include basket weaving, roof thatching, and local food harvesting, preparation and cooking techniques. (BLD)
Days 10-12, Volunteer Programme – Three final days to continue your valuable contribution to our community development programme at Makongeni. (BLD)
Day 13, Community Farewell - An opportunity to say goodbye to the people that you have worked closely with over the previous weeks. (BLD)
Day 14, Departure - Transfer to Mombasa and depart. (BL)
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.
Inclusions
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Arrival and Departure transfers: Airport transfer to camp on day 1. Transfer from camp to Airport on day 14
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Orientation
- Staffing and participation: Fully escorted by a tour leader, and local guides used within National Parks and Reserves. Construction work will also be supervised by qualified local builders and carpenters.
- Transport: Fully equipped safari vehicle, minivan or bus.
- Accommodation: 13 nights camping in classic safari style tented units.
- Meals: As per itinerary B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D - Dinner
- Project Funds, Project Materials and Project coordination
- Entrance fees: All park fees are included in this tour.
- Laundry
- Single sex twin (shared) accommodation throughout tour. Exclusive accommodation available with 40% single supplement charge.
Price Does Not Include
- International and domestic flights
- Arrival and departure fees
(if applicable) - Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Tourist Visa (typically $50 US)
- Personal equipment
- Spending money
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal laundry
- Meals other than those listed
- Exclusive accommodation available with 40% single supplement charge.
Travel Dates
Duration: 2 Weeks
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 2 (weeks) |
£895 |
I 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!Jane Edington
The Projects
Every time someone books with us we use a proportion of the money to fund our projects. There is no room for us to act as politicians; it’s all about results. If we commit to a community partnership and say we will do something; we do it. It does mean that we are not the cheapest option, but for all the right reasons.
Please note that the projects that you will undertake may occasionally vary from the itinerary due to sudden changes in priorities or feasibility.
Community Projects
Makongeni
Makongeni is a small rural community situated 50 km south of Mombasa in the district of Msambweni. Makongeni village consists mainly of residential dwellings with one or two kiosks that sell basic grocery supplies. The only school in the village, Makongeni primary school, was originally designed to accommodate around 150 pupils. However, since the recent advent of free primary school education in Kenya, this small school now facilitates over 600 pupils! Read More...
Wildlife Projects
Mwaluganje
We have launched a wildlife project in partnership with Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in the Shimba Hills. The Elephant Sanctuary is a community-based program, where by local people have “leased” their property to a community based trust, which manages the sanctuary for the benefit and preservation of the elephants. It also provides valuable revenue for the landowners and local people, realised through eco-tourism and gate entrance fees. Read More...
The best part of my visit has been the Kenyan people, everyone has been friendly, warm and welcoming. It is what I will remember most. The work that Camp Kenya is doing for Stephen Kanja School is fantastic. I hope that I will come back here again and see the trees and kitchen that we worked on .The camp here is a lovely place made special by the staff. I will miss it and the people Geraldine Coughlan
Add An Ocean Adventure
P.A.D.I. Open Water - Kenya
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
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
Add A Mountain Adventure
Mount Kenya - 6 Nights /7 Days
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
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.
I would recommend a holiday like this for anyone who wants to experience a little more of what life is like in a country which is difficult from a purely hotel/tourist perspective.Jane Edington
Where You Stay
Camp Makongeni
Camp Makongeni (Mak-on-gen-ee) is the flagship location for our Life programme and the first camp we built. Named after the community alongside whom we work, Camp Makongeni was designed and constructed by our team. ...[Read More]
Wanted to give something back to the less fortunate, a wonderful experience. Was able to help at the school with my contribution. Excellent combination of work and play.Linda Davies
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| 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 |
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Most of all I felt humbled at the generosity, dignity and hospitality that I found in and from the people around the project where I worked. These are people who have very little materially and work very hard to make ends meet and yet there is a joy and a friendliness that it is hard to find in my home environment in London.Jane Edington
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