£1,290

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.

 

 

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 8 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.

 

You will spend 7 days at Camp Tsavo, our bush camp located in Rukinga ranch. 3 of these days will be spent on safari. This beautiful National Park is rich in diversity of flora and fauna and your safari will be spent looking out for a variety of wildlife including buffalo, elephants, lions, impala, warthog, baboons and Vervet monkeys to name just a few. The remaining time will provide opportunities to help out on the Community project at the local school and get involved in Environmental and Wildlife research projects.

 

 

Highlights

 

• Community development volunteer programme
• Working with the local community
• Game viewing in Rukinga Ranch, and Tsavo National Park, including Safari
• Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean
• Enjoy a wide range of optional water sport activities

 

 

Itinerary (20 nights/ 21 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 in the Sable Valley for lunch. After settling in to your tented 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 – Five 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. (BLD)

 

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 10-16, Safari, Camp Tsavo Rukinga Ranch Inc. 3 day big game safari - is located on the 80,000 acre Rukinga Ranch on the border of Tsavo East National Park. The camp is set in the vast plains of Tsavo east and the Rukinga wildlife corridor where there are opportunities to see elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, impala, warthog, buffalo, lesser kudu, baboons and Vervet monkeys. Afternoon and night game drives, which give you the chance to spot more elusive nocturnal creatures. You will contribute to our Camp Tsavo projects and could be involved with anything from helping out on the Community project at the local school to Environmental and Wildlife research projects (BLD)

 

Days 17-19, Volunteer Programme - Two final days to continue your valuable contribution to our community development programme at Makongeni. (BLD)

Day 20, Community Farewell - An opportunity to say goodbye to the people that you have worked closely with over the previous weeks. (BLD)

Day 21, 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 communities involved. 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

 

Duration: 3 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.

 

 

Prices

 

 

Community Life 3 (weeks)

£1290

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Wildlife 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

 

 

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