Kenya – School improvements and conservation work Many local schools are in very dilapidated buildings which suffer from erosion and seasonal flooding. You’ll help to build or renovate school buildings so that local children have a clean and safe academic environment. You’ll also get involved in initiatives to promote a peaceful co-existence between the community and the local wildlife, such as improving natural waterholes and planting indigenous trees for habitat and food sources. UN Sustainable Development Goals No poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere Zero hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Quality education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Gender equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Reduce inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries Climate action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Life on land Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Kenya – Community development and coastal forest protection Muhaka village remains one of the poorest communities in Kenya. You will help to support community development projects such as traditional house building and school improvements. You may also work on our reforestation projects within the sacred Kaya forest, an important habitat home to many species of monkeys. UN Sustainable Development Goals No poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere Quality education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Gender equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Clean water and sanitation Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Decent work and economic growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Reduce inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries Climate action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Life below water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Life on land Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
How long has Camps International been running expeditions to Kenya? Kenya is where Camps International began. Founded in 2002, we opened Camp Kenya in 2003 making it our original and longest-running destination. For over twenty years we have built an unrivalled depth of local knowledge, community relationships and in-country expertise that school groups can rely on with confidence.
What community and conservation project work will students do on the Jambo Kenya 2-week Expedition? Students take part in a variety of community and conservation projects across the expedition, which may include improving infrastructure at local schools and supporting wildlife conservation work such as building elephant deterrent fences, the method regarded by local people as the best way to protect farms without harming elephants. Students may also take part in an educational environmental workshop making paper from elephant dung to generate community income, and contribute to building traditional housing and school renovations in communities that cannot afford to repair their own homes. All projects are co-designed with local community leaders and our long-term Kenyan partner organisations to address genuine locally identified needs.
What wildlife and cultural experiences are included in the Jambo Kenya 2-week Expedition? The expedition includes a safari at Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s top wildlife destinations, where students may spot elephants, lions, giraffes and zebras. Students also spend time with the Maasai tribe learning about their unique culture and traditions, and with the Tumani Women’s Group, a long-term partner organisation, learning about the challenges faced by women in rural communities and trying their hand at making bead crafts. A guided walk in the sacred Kaya forest with Kaya elders offers insight into indigenous plants and cultural practices, and a beach day on the coast includes a Marine Conservation Workshop and beach barbecue.
Is the Jambo Kenya 2-week Expedition safe for school students? Yes. Kenya is where Camps International was founded and we have operated there since 2003, longer than any of our other destinations. Our experienced permanently based in-country teams know the environment and communities intimately. We own and operate our camps in Kenya, giving us direct oversight of safety, accommodation and welfare at all times. 24/7 emergency support is maintained throughout and we follow Smartraveller guidance (smartraveller.gov.au).
What is included and excluded in the Jambo Kenya 2-week Expedition cost? Included: international flights, accommodation at our camps, all meals, in-country transport, project materials, safari at Tsavo East National Park, Marine Conservation Workshop, leadership and staff costs, travel insurance, orientation and language lessons and 24-hour emergency support. Not included: personal spending money, visas and vaccinations.
