Impact and Fitness Adventure

Experience Life in Kenya

Get a taste of the magic of rural Kenya on this rewarding trip that combines fitness with impact. Find out what it will be like to work in a culturally enriched community, learn traditional skills and make a measurable impact through community development initiatives.

Help to protect wildlife and habitats whilst learning about the key issues of human-wildlife conflict.

Take part in daily challenging fitness sessions designed and run by fitness instructor, Ahmed Eid or yoga and wellness sessions by Liv Prescott

Once you experience it you will never look back. You will go away having made a positive impact for the local communities, for the wildlife, for the environment and for your mind, body and soul.

For a taster of what you could be getting up to watch our video from one of our unique Teacher Taster Trips – one of the 18+ trips we have in our portfolio.
P.S. You don’t have to be a teacher to go on this Impact and Fitness Adventure.

Video following a teacher taster trip in Kenya

Upcoming Trip Details

Spend 6 days, 5 nights

Date: 30th November – 5th December 2022
*Spaces Limited*

Location: Muhaka, Kenya

Cost: AED5,450

Suitable for ages 18+

Where will you be staying

Experience life in Muhaka

Camp Muhaka will quickly become your home away from home. With stylish traditional buildings and a great social scene, there’s plenty to keep you busy. Being in the heart of the village also has its perks; all your project sites are only a short walk away and you can walk with the children to and from school so you’ll be a local in no time!

Location: 1.5-2 hours drive from Mombasa Airport
Accommodation style: Traditional bandas and tents
Bed Type: Comfy mattresses and bedding.
Toilets: Modern toilets
Showers: Modern showers and sinks
Power: Mains electricity backed up by generator (between 18:00 – 22:00). British 3 pin power sockets
Social area: Based right in the heart of the community, in walking distance to project sites and a short drive to the beach. Chill out zone with camp fire and pool table
Signature dish: Ugali & Rice

What’s Included

A fully supported expedition, from start to finish

Your expedition cost is comprehensive and covers the incredible activities you’ll be taking part in, as well as the extensive support you’ll receive in the lead up to, and during, your expedition.

Flights and travel insurance are excluded.

Don’t forget you’ll also need your vaccinations, visas, kit and some spending money. Do not worry, you will receive expert guidance on all of these once you sign up.

Wellness sessions by ‘Liv’
All meals in camp
Unlimited drinking water
All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Fitness sessions by Ahmed Eid
Entrance fees for all sights mentioned in the itinerary
Transfers in private vehicles
Project costs and management
24 hour support throughout expedition

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Sample itinerary

This itinerary will give you an insight into what you can expect on your expedition. It is dependent on time of travel and some elements may be subject to change.

Enjoy fitness sessions with Ahmed that involve you using your body weight, resistance bands and the surrounding environment as a gym or join Liv in the beautiful surroundings where you’ll be encouraged to relax & release stress and tension within the body and the mind. All fitness, yoga and wellness sessions are optional.

Can’t leave that all important protein shake behind? Bring it along as blenders are available.

Day	Activities	More details
Day 1	Arrival Day	Transfer to Muhaka Camp, situated in the heart of a rural village from Moi Airport (2-3 hrs). After settling into your accommodation, you will be given a full briefing of the camp and the village. We have been working with this community for over 7 years so you will be welcomed warmly by the people who will be your family during your stay. Your orientation will include a walk in the village, meeting with different kind of families followed by a briefing where you will learn more about the current situation and challenges faced by the community. Spend the rest of the day interacting with the local children and learning more about their culture before tucking into a tasty dinner.
Day 2	Fitness sessions / yoga and wellness’ + Community School Project	After a good night’s sleep, enjoy your first session and a delicious breakfast, you will visit the local school and take part in some hands-on project work. Projects will vary and may include Classroom refurbishment, painting, floor refurbishment, fixing the ceiling and repair of the veranda. You will have time to relax in the evening over dinner and reflect on your days’ work.
Day 3	Community School Project + yoga/wellness	After an early fitness session, you will continue with the school project work in the Muhaka village. In the evening, take part in Liv’s group meditation/ slow yoga session to wind down from your day.
Day 4	Breathwork session + Snorkelling trip to discover marine life	Start the day with an optional breathwork session with Liv to energise you for the day ahead as today is an all day snorkelling trip to a nearby sandbank where you can learn more about the marine life and coral reefs. You will have some time to relax on the sandbank and swim in the crystal blue waters. Once back on dry land you’ll be treated to a well-deserved beach BBQ.
Day 5	Fitness sessions / yoga and wellness’ + Environmental Work Kaya Forest	After an early fitness session and a breakfast at camp to set you up, you’ll help to address the critical environmental conservation issues at the sacred Kaya Forest. You will be working on clearing a buffer zone for indigenous tree planting and building a sheltered tree nursery. There will also be the chance to enjoy a guided walk in the sacred forest with the Kaya elders, learning its interesting historical background, the uses of its indigenous plants and fascinating cultural practices. As the evening draws in, you’ll have time to relax on the beach.
Day 6	Fitness sessions / yoga and wellness’ + Departure	All good things come to an end, have your last fitness session before saying your goodbyes to the Camp Kenya team. Transfer to the airport ready for your flight home

Interested?

To find out more about the trip, inclusions and to book please register for your interest and one of our expert regional coordinators will get in touch.

We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience!