One Week Work With Community and Adventure Kenya
13 Days and 12 Nights
Summary:
Make a difference in people’s life while enjoying an off the beaten track type of travel! Meet the real people of Kenya and spend a week with a community, sharing their life/culture and dealing with renovation work with them.
Morning will be spent working, then afternoon playing with the Children in School.Then enjoy a great game drive before a relaxing and fun time on white sandy beaches.
| Places to Visit |
Community in Voi, Tsavo National Park, South Coast |
| What to do |
School Renovation Playing with the Children, Game Drive, Beach Party, Community House Visits |
| Departure Dates |
2008: 11th Apr/ 8th July/ 10th Aug |
| Price |
Per person US$ 1260 |
Note: A group of people can request any specific schedule, individuals can apply to join a group on their specific travel plans.
Itineraries
Day 1: "Karibu" Welcome Kenya
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the Meridien hotel for dinner and overnight. (Lunch can be provided, depending on your time of arrival)
Day 2: Visit Kibera Community:
Visit Kibera slum: here you will meet young men and women practicing traditional dances and try out some this African dances. They run a children’s home and you can donate something if like such as clothes, balls, pens, books, etc…. Kibera in Nairobi Kenya is the second largest Slum in Africa, the largest being Soweto in South Africa, and has a population of perhaps one million people. Afternoon visit to Karen Blixen Museum, where the Movie of “Out Of Africa” took place. You will also visit Giraffe Centre where you will have the opportunity to view giraffes and feed them.
Orientation: when you're getting your Dinner before Night in the Hotel
One Week working with the Community
| Days |
Morning hours |
Afternoon hours |
| Mon |
Getting water with mamas and youth from the river. You can learn how to carry water in the African way. |
Running, Rounds Ball (baseball), |
| Tues |
Getting all the Building Materials then store them to the build place |
Family visit in 3 different groups. |
| Wed |
Renovating classroom divided into 3 groups. Each group works on one classroom with community members |
Most markets take place on this day: you can go to the market. |
| Thu |
Renovation work: Mixing sand and cement and building parts of the classroom |
Football games: Travelling team vs Community team included women age 53 years old! |
| Fri |
Renovation work, Working in Classrooms |
Traditional Decorations and dances |
| Sat |
Renovation work, putting up your name drawing, painting some Classrooms |
Games and small drama Plays |
| Sud |
Bye bye party and thanks giving dances |
Certificate |
Day 10: Game Drive in Tsavo national park
Game drive in Tsavo National park where you will see buffalo, rhino, giraffe, zebra, lion, leopard, cheetah crocodile and many varieties of antelope. Drive to Mombasa for dinner and night in hotel
Day 11: Relaxation along the Beach in South Coast:
South coast is truly a tropical paradise, dotted with fine palm fringed white sand beaches. The south coast beaches in Kenya are known for their exceptional scenic charm, cleanliness, and an unmatched tranquillity, making them a perfect place for relaxation/ Dinner and night at Twiga Lodge in Tiwi Beach.
Day 12: Snorkelling Water Sports
Running along the beach if you are for it, then you will go for snorkelling among other optional wide range of water sports available, and then have a get together disco party at Mamba club in Ukunda.
Day 13: Mombasa Old Town
Visit Mombasa Old town and Fort Jesus: here you will see the buildings dating back to the 16th century, then drive to Nairobi to arrive in time to catch your flight back home.
CO² offset and Make a Difference:Construction of a cultural resource center that will help local people to benefit from Ecotourism as one income generating activity and improve the environment. Read more about the Nguluni Project
Notice : individuals can request to join a group
Includes:
- Transport
- Airport transfer
- Hotel in Nairobi
- English speaking guide (other languages upon request)
- All meals
- Accommodation in pre-set tents equipped with beds and beddings. Shower & flushing toilets available
- Park entry fees
- Driver allowance
- Guide allowance
- All game drives
- Miscellaneous : community visit, government taxes, mineral water
- CO² compensation programme
Not included:
- Insurance
- Tips to driver guide
- Items of personal use
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Feel Africa and Make a Difference in your life.
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