Description

Kenya a land of intense beauty, epic landscapes, fascinating tribes and exuberant communities. Charismatic wildlife roam rift valley plains, white sand beaches fringe the turquoise Indian Ocean and ancient tribal communities practice traditional customs little changed since the dawn of time. All these combine to provide a destination of unparalleled appeal and fascination.

Travel to this spectacular land and immerse yourself in a community and culture unencumbered by the burdens of modern day western society. The people are extremely welcoming and the landscape, beaches and surrounding islands are stunningly beautiful. You will enjoy peaceful evenings spent chatting to locals or reading and reflecting on the charm of your tranquil surroundings.

* What Will I Be Doing?

During the course of this project you will take part in many different tasks aimed at helping to preserve the area's forests. While working with the medicinal plants you will help to cultivate the plants, prepare land and transplant them. With the indigenous tree's you will help with soil preparation, planting seeds, and reforestation. You will also have the chance to visit local organic farmers and learn how they work. As well as working with the plants you will take part in community projects such as helping local kids develop skills and telling them stories, while at the same time being able to immerse yourself in their culture. At an extra cost you can also take part in wildlife monitoring.

Highlights

* Discover this land of intense beauty!
* Make lifelong friends.
* Help to preserve the beautiful Kenyan habitat.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,400

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Food
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* Ground transfers to project
* Project orientation
* Project equipment
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989