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Kenya is the most popular African destination for
safari. It is the original home of safaris. Both
exclusive budget safaris and luxury holidays are
available. It is also a popular destination for
volunteers in Africa. Start your Kenya volunteer
program with a cultural immersion program in
Nairobi. The Summer Volunteer program from
Volunteering Solutions starts with an orientation
and dinner. It covers informative session on the
needs of local communities, language, currency,
and how to be safe and streetwise in Kenya. As a
part of program, you will have opportunity to see
the majestic Great Rift Valley, camp by Lake Naivasha and visit Lake Nakuru National Park.
There will be a stunning photo stop as well as a
visit to unique cultural centers and Masai market.
Program Details & Itinerary
Day 1 - July 1st 2008 -
Orientation and Welcome dinner for
the group at night.
Arrival will be at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport,
Nairobi. You will be met by Volunteering Solutions
co-coordinator in Kenya as well as local staff. You will
then be transferred to your host for some rest. You will
have opportunity to email or call friends and relatives to
let them know you have arrived safely.
In the evening, you will leave for orientation and dinner.
These will take place at Ranger’s restaurant Nairobi. The
service and the décor at Ranger’s are outstanding. The
restaurant has a reputation for superb cuisine at
reasonable prices. A wide variety of vegetarian dishes as
well as seafood, steak and poultry are available. A
selection of desserts and drinks will be on offer.
Day 2 - Culture Program & Orientation with language.
In this meeting, the volunteer coordinator will give you
important information about many things including safety,
malaria, Kenya food, shopping, clothing, cultural
restrictions, money etc.
Orientation Manuals will be distributed and a review of
other material such as maps etc done.
Information and profiles of the home-stay hosts will be
introduced in this meeting.
In addition, you will be introduced to the profile of
local communities where you will work. Issues such as
eradication of poverty, combating HIV/AIDS, skills
deficiency, business and economic development will be
discussed.
You will
also be introduced to basic Swahili phrases. If the
volunteer would like to learn more Swahili, an optional 2
hour interactive language session can be arranged at a
local language centre.
Day 3 – Culture program and visit to the malls
Volunteers will visit Bomas of Kenya for a major cultural
immersion program. Different aspects of Kenyan culture are
displayed at Bomas. It offers you "Kenya in a miniature"
and lets you see the wonderful diversity of cultures that
make up Kenya. You can view traditional villages
representing the lifestyle of ethnic groups such as Masai,
Kalenjin, Meru, Luhya, Taita, Kikuyu, Embu, Luo, Kamba,
Kisii, Mijikenda, Taita and Kuria.
There are traditional dances from a various Kenya tribes
performed here every day. Be prepared to immerse yourself
the lifestyle of local communities.
You will enjoy a fun lunch of traditional Kenya cuisine
such as githeri, ughali, chapatti, pilau etc.
Volunteers will also visit major malls in Nairobi
including Sarit centre, village market, Yaya centre and
Nakumatt junction.
Day 4 – Nairobi and surrounding areas sight seeing
Starting from Nairobi, volunteers will drive to Naivasha
and get opportunity to see the majestic scenery of the
Great Rift Valley. They will then drive down the
escarpment to Lake Naivasha for lunch. You can relax in
the afternoon, swim, enjoy a boat ride, and watch the
spectacular birdlife or game view.
Dinner and overnight stay will be by the lakeside
(camping). There will be night game viewing. The hippos at
Lake Naivasha come out at night and campers enjoy the
view.
Day 5 – 3 weeks volunteering at an orphanage
On day 5, volunteers will be taken to the project site –
Dream Project Children’s Home. You will be met and greeted
by orphanage manager. You will receive some orientation as
well as details about the orphanage.
Duties at the orphanage include:
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Teaching the school going children and helping
them to do their homework after school.
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Keeping the children busy and organizing
educational and recreational activities for them (games,
art, music, etc.)
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Assisting in maintenance and keeping the
children’s home clean.
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Helping with and monitoring the cleanliness of
the children.
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Assisting with the cooking, washing of dishes,
laundry, building structures etc.
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Teaching the children common courtesies, moral
education etc.
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Making suggestions to the home manager for
improvement.
Last 2 days – Jungle Safari &
farewell dinner.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit the
breathtaking Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru Park
is one of Kenya’s most popular parks as most species of
game found in the country including the “Big five” live
here. Overnight stay will be in Nakuru.
Volunteers will also be shown Masai market and other
places where they can purchase souvenirs and other special
gifts.
The opportunity to witness the
lifestyle and culture of the Kenyan people will give you
an exhilarating and unforgettable Kenyan volunteer
experience.
Program Fee
For the program of 4 weeks $1795 per person
(After 4 weeks of program duration for
extra per week for volunteering only $195 per week)
Cost Includes
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Following services are included:
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Meeting and pickup at the
airport.
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All
transfers with private or public transport for:
a)
Introductory week in Nairobi
b) Local sightseeing programs
c) All excursions included in the programs
d) Local transport to project premises
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Nairobi
sightseeing during the introductory week.
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Accommodation provided by Volunteering Solutions on
twin/triple sharing basis during the program.
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All meals - during the introductory week
and working.
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Filtered water - during the introductory
week and working. All
materials such as colored pencils, paper, sports
equipment etc that are needed for the various activities
throughout the program.
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Jungle Safari 2 days.
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Information for independent excursions during the
weekends
Apart from the program fee
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