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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)

Travel Types

• Off Road / 4X4 Driving
• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Fishing
• Geology
• Heritage Tourism
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Overland Tours
• Safari
• Student Tours
• Tours
• Vacation Packages
• Volunteering

Languages

• English

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

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Hospital
• Painting
• Tree Planting
• Volunteering

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.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel to Kenya

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 1 - 15

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Post 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