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Gap Year Programs in Kenya

Do you want to be like everybody else and pick a gap year in Europe or Asia, or do you want to stand out from the crowd and have the most memorable year of your life? Well, if you’re one of the latter, then follow our advice and sign up for a gap year in Kenya. Volunteer, study, or travel and meet the friendliest people in the world, create lifelong friendships, encounter the wildlife up close, swim in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean, or learn how to speak Swahili. You will be spoiled with choices for any kind of adventure that your heart desires. Let’s get going!

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24 Gap Year Programs in Kenya

Kenya
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

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Semester at Sea
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Semester at Sea

Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus

Join Semester at Sea on this global journey and make the world YO...

Raleigh International
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Raleigh International

Volunteer in Kenya - Adventure with Purpose

LAUNCHING IN 2026 On your Expedition, experience life in the hea...

Volunteer World
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Volunteer World

Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide

Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...

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ARCC Programs
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ARCC Programs

ARCC Gap: East Africa - Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania

The East Africa gap year program explores the majesty, cultures, ...

International Medical Aid (IMA)
9.899 reviews

International Medical Aid (IMA)

Dentistry/Pre-Dentistry Shadowing & Clinical Experience

Global dental healthcare with International Medical Aid's (IMA) D...

Projects Abroad
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Projects Abroad

Global Leader In Meaningful Travel. Trusted By 130,000

At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose....

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Love Volunteers
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Love Volunteers

Gap Year Adventures with Love Volunteers

Whether you want to support vulnerable communities in developing ...

African Horse Safaris
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African Horse Safaris

Horse Safari Working Holiday in Kenya

Nestled in the beautiful Laikipia region of Kenya, this exclusive...

The Leap
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The Leap

Kenya Gap Year Program with The Leap

If you're seeking a cultural hit combined with crystal clear Indi...

United Planet
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United Planet

Gap Year: 6-Month + Service Learning Opportunity in Kenya

Kenya is a melting pot of languages, cultures, wildlife, and land...

Africa & Asia Venture
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Africa & Asia Venture

Gap Year Volunteering Program in Africa and Asia

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Turtle conservation project in Costa Rica

by: Drew Copping - CanadaProgram: World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!
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Costa Rica's Turtle Conservation Project was one thing I will never forget! Such an eye opening and amazing experience. The IHQV program is an amazing way to explore the world in a feasible way. Not only is it affordable but I would have never experienced anything like it! IHQV Brings so much more, more ham any guided tour, more than a resort, and more than anything you could experience on your own. They have demonstrated such strong dedication to make sure every part of the trip is a great learning exprenice while keeping it fun. One of my most memeroble moments would be seeing the indangered leather back turtle lay her eggs. Because the leather back is in such danger it is critical that her eggs are gathered and re-nested in the hatchery where they can be taken care of and monitered to keep them safe from predators. I was lucky enough to be able to personally collect her eggs and dig a new nest to place each egg carfully. It was truley an amazing experience. I wish I could go back to see them hatch! Not only was this such an amazing experience, but every single person I met on this trip through the program m, I will dearly miss. IHQV brings everyone with similar ambitions together and from all over the world. I loved to meet people from the UK, Australia and Italy. Never could I go anywhere and meet such amazing people in one single place. I would recommend this program a million times. Leaving was hard, I'll miss my friends I have made and most importantly all the work that was done everyday to help such a wonderful project!

A Guide to Gap Year in Kenya

Popular Locations

To help you decide on your future destination, check out these popular locations that have enchanted former gappers in Kenya.

Nairobi. The beautiful capital of Kenya offers gap year opportunities where you can truly make a difference, and as a volunteer in orphanages and women’s rescue centers or working with street people and teaching English to children. If you’re interested in studying, you can get hands-on experience on your field of study at any one of the seven university campuses in Nairobi. When you need a break to recharge your batteries, you can hop on a safari at the Nairobi National Park, enjoy delicious food, get a taste of the African nightlife, spend time with your friends around a fire-camp, or get a little bit of shopping on (souvenirs are a MUST!).

Mombasa. Mombasa is a gorgeous cosmopolitan port city that also offers great opportunities for a gap year in Kenya. Whether you opt to volunteer in local village schools as a sports coach, teach English, math, and arts, or study one of Kenya’s many languages, you will immerse yourself in the African culture and absolutely enjoy the beautiful adventures that Mombasa has to offer. Let yourself be seduced by the laid back beach-vibe and the African lifestyle, travel around the coast where the Arab and Portuguese forts, Old Towns and ruins of Swahili outpost will tell you the fascinating history of this area.

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