Discover Kenya: 7 Towns Including Kisumu
Kenya
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All year round; just tell us your dates and we will arrange
Description:
Discover Kenya in 3 Weeks: 7 towns including Mombasa, Malindi, Nairobi, Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Kwale, Kisumu Duration: 21 Days Project Managers: Touch Africa International Objectives of the Trip: * To take participants out of their comfort zone (safely), and into the realm of where almost 50 percent (maybe more) of the world's population live - day-to-day survival. * To expose participants to the beauty of Africa - the people, the ecosystem, and the ability to be happy with few of the material comforts in life. * To take back in a community charity project that will have a direct impact on the lives of the community * They will reflect on it for many years to come and always feel a part of it. * To experience a village stay so that participants get to experience a life on a farm on an average African rural setting at the end of the trip, to be able to empathize with those - anywhere in the world, including Your home country - who, through no direct fault of their own, are not able to enjoy the same comforts as people in the 'developed world'. * To expose them to Africa's rich history hands on. * To make lasting friendships and possibly come back on their own. DAY 1 Arrival check in the hotel DAY 2 Orientation, bonding, (games, songs, swimming) payments, dinner Discussion with resource person on several topics depending on the choice of the organization. DAY 3 Breakfast Visit to the Elephant orphanage sanctuary (20 minutes drive) Giraffe center, conservation center, (20 minutes) Lunch. At Mobil Mart Bomas of Kenya (pizza, vegetarian and non vegetarian) Animal orphanage (Nairobi safari walk) wildlife sanctuary with many species of animals Dinner at Heron Court DAY 4 Travel to Kaloleni (8 hours) Lunch at Mtindo Andei . Check in at host family DAY 5 Visit to hospital for a volunteer activity (e.g. painting) Planting trees Clean up Meeting patients Group lunch at hospital Dinner at village host family DAY 6 Breakfast Visit to Rabai Museum (historical site) Visit the Giriama Shrine (Kayas) in the Kaya forest (cultural visit) Travel to Mida eco camp (2 hours); beach resort north of Mombasa Check at eco-camp Free afternoon Dinner and sleep DAY 7 Breakfast Walking tour to Mida creek (conservation site for mangrove trees) Visit to Arabuko Sokoke forest for a nature trail and environmental education Lunch Visit to the butterfly project center for a resource person talk on Environmental conservation Farming education (bees/honey, aloe Vera, mushroom, silk worm) Visit to Gede historical ruins (ancient historical site) DAY 8 Breakfast Going to Malindi (40 minutes) Lunch Introduction to project Children of the Rising Sun Children Home Evening night out at Malindi Stay in a hotel in Malindi DAY 9 Breakfast Full day of project. Children of the rising sun homes Optional night out DAY 10 Breakfast Travel to Sabaki River Mouth (half hour) river excursion Visit to Mbuyu tree (traditional worship center) DAY 11 Breakfast Full day of project: Children of the Rising Sun children home, other places to volunteer can be arranged upon request DAY 12 Breakfast Travel to Mombasa (2 hours) Tour of fort Jesus historical/cultural site (1 hour) Walking guided tour of Mombasa old town to see the local Swahili culture (cultural) Visit to Haler park (1 hour) Lunch Afternoon at Pirates beach Optional night out DAY 13 Breakfast Visit to Likoni ferry and to Kwale Mwaluganje elephant sanctuary (optional) animal conservation Visit to Kwale home for the mentally handicapped to give out gifts and play with the children Community outreach Lunch Visit Sunza Island for a boat ride educational excursion on Mangrove growing Crab farming Fishing with a tour guide/resource person Campfire night at Sunza (optional for those who don't want to stay in tents camping overnight) They will be driven back to a hotel in Mombasa (30 mins drive) DAY 14 Full day at a beach hotel in Mombasa DAY 15 Travel back to Nairobi by road (8 hours) Option of flying to Nairobi; can be arranged upon request DAY 16 Breakfast Start of western, rift valley sight seeing tour Stops Rift valley viewpoint (geographical scenery) Menengai crater (geographical scenery) Crossing of the equator (geographical scenery) Lake Baringo (natural scenery) Lake Bogoria (natural scenery) Arrive Bogoria at 4 pm DAY 17 Depart to Kisumu via Eldoret Stops Lanet High Altitude Athletics Training Center (educational) Cheptit falls (geographical scenery) Enter Kisumu Check inn to the hotel DAY 18 Kisumu Visit lake Victoria for a boat ride (Lake Victoria is the source of river Nile) Visit the local villages Talk to a resource person on the local cultures Effects of Post election violence in Kenya Relaxing Optional night out DAY 19 Depart Kisumu to Maasai mara via Kissi and Kilgoris towns Evening game drive Maasai Mara Check in at the lodge Campfire till late night (optional) DAY 20 Maasai Mara Full day game drive in Maasai Mara with a picnic lunch DAY 21 Morning game drive Drive back to Nairobi Evening evaluation and end of tour Maasai lodge hotel 4 star hotel just outside of Nairobi National Park DAY 22 Breakfast Departure at will Program Dates The program runs 5 times a year in April, June, July, August and November Any other time of the year, it can be organized with prior arrangements with a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 14 people.
Highlights:
* 1 night stay in Nairobi before departure to the coast * Tour to David Sheldrick elephant sanctuary * Tour to Nairobi giraffe center * Tour to Nairobi safari walk * Volunteer activity in a village hospital * 2 night stay in a village; bonding with the local people and learning more on their culture. * Tour to a traditional shrine for worship of the local community * Stay in a beach resort along the Indian Ocean * Visit to Gede ruins a historical ancient center * Work in a children home for 4 days * Visit fort Jesus another ancient historical site * Visit Haller Park a conservation project turned animal shelter * Crossing the equator * Visit to Kisumu, ancestral home Town of America's president * Visit to Maasai Mara (world famous game park)
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Travel Types :
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- BackPacking Abroad
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Eco Tours
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
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- Fishing
- Geology
- Heritage Tourism
- Native Culture Studies
- Nature Tours
- Off Road / 4X4 Driving
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- Overland Tours
- Safari
- Student Tours
- Tours
- Vacation Packages
- Volunteering
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Cost in US$: 2500
Cost Include Description:
* Food (all three meals a day plus soda) * Transport (private transport in hired vehicles) * Accommodation * All park entry fees * Any other entrance fees * All Driver and tour guide fees * Access to a cell phone 24 hours a day
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- childcare/children
- hospital
- painting
- tree planting
- volunteering
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Age Range: 13- 70 years
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
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Participants Travel to Kenya
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of 1 - 15
Application Process Involves:
- Resume
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
Touch Africa International's Mission Statement: To empower orphans and vulnerable children with quality knowledge to enable them to contribute positively towards our national development.
To provide shelter, care and education to our children.
Revolves around issues of poverty, particularly the lack of education, economic opportunity and environmental concerns. Our goal is to train people to be effective business entrepreneurs, community leaders and global citizens through organizing of community work camps, internships, volunteer programs, community development projects and educational tours which focus on Four key issues of our work foundation namely
Reducing poverty; Increasing global cooperation; Sustainable development; equality & social justice; Environmental conservation and protection; we believe in giving everyone a chance to contribute to a better society by organizing affordable programs as listed above and we ensure that they are interactive, enjoyable, educational and most of all life changing in short meeting real people in the real world to bring a real change in people's lives.
Year Founded: 2005
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