Community Life - 4 Weeks
£1,640
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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05 Feb |
05 Feb |
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04 Mar |
04 Mar |
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31 Mar |
18 May |
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13 Jun |
17 Aug |
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13 Sep |
26 Oct |
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24 Nov |
24 Nov |
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21 Dec |
Highlights
- Community development volunteer programme
- Working with the local community
- Spending 6 days game viewing 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
Offers
There are no life offers at present.
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
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. By spending 17 days assisting in the building and renovation of classrooms and other amenities (e.g. making desks), you not only will learn new skills such as bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting, and basket weaving, but will also appreciate what a valuable contribution your time and effort has made to the community. 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
- Spending 6 days 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 (28 nights/ 29 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 – Three 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 17-20, Volunteer Programme - Continuing your work on our community development programme at Makongeni. (BLD)
Day 21, Ocean day – Another day for rest and relaxation. Optional adventure activities available at Aqualand Adventure Centre. (BLD)
Days 22-27, Volunteer Programme - Five final days to continue your valuable contribution to our community development programme at Makongeni. (BLD)
Day 28, Community Farewell – An opportunity to say goodbye to the people that you have worked closely with over the previous weeks. (BLD)
Day 29, Departure - Transfer to Mombasa and depart. (BL)
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
- Arrival and Departure transfers: Airport transfer to camp on day 1. Transfer from camp to Airport on day 31
- 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: 30 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: 4 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 4 (weeks) | £1640 |
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
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]
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...
Camp Tsavo
Camp Tsavo is located in Rukinga ranch, directly south of Tsavo East National Park, and is our biggest and most ambitious wildlife project to date. This ecosystem is home to a large diversity of flora and fauna, many species of which are classified by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, and boasts a large population of predators, especially lions. Read More...
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
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.
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
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]
Camp Tsavo
Camp Tsavo is located in Rukinga ranch, directly south of Tsavo East National Park, and is our biggest and most ambitious wildlife project to date. This ecosystem is home to a large diversity of flora and fauna, many species of which are classified by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, and boasts a large population of predators, especially lions.
...[Read More]
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
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| 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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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
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