Volunteering

<p>Arrive in Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our team shall be waiting for you and take you to our volunteer accommodation in Limuru. Settle in to your new home with a home cooked dinner and get to know your fellow travelers. Karibu nyumbani! ( "Welcome home" - in Swahili).</p>

<p>After breakfast, it's time for volunteering. Assist local teachers at pre-and primary schools with pre-planned educational activities. After lunch, it’s time for arts, crafts, sports and play at after-school care programs in the area.</p><p></p>

<p>After an energetic morning working with the school children, it’s time to see the sights. Get a taste for Kenya on a cultural experience as you sample the local delicacies and meet some of the locals while touring the town of Limuru.</p>

<p>Pick up where you left off at school with a full day of volunteering with the children. Get creative with outdoor games, support a local teacher and provide children with an education they otherwise would not receive.</p><p></p>

<p>Volunteer at a facility for children requiring additional support and care, many of whom have been affected by HIV, AIDS or developmental challenges. You can get involved in helping with the youngest children, or get active with the older group. In the afternoon, experience the tastes, smells and sounds of a local Maasai village market and buy some unique souvenirs.</p><p></p>

<p>Your final day of volunteering before embarking on the next leg of your journey. A great opportunity to reflect on what you’ve learned. Have your perceptions of Kenya changed? What will you take away from this experience? What have you offered to the children and local teachers?</p><p></p>

<p>The perfect time to tick off your Nairobi bucket-list. You are free to explore the city as you wish, and we are on hand to help you with any bookings for activities. Here are some must-do’s (not included in the price): </p><p>Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or Giraffe Centre</p><p>Mamba Village Resort and Crocodile Farm Tour</p>

<p>Collected from the volunteer accommodation, you will depart Limuru and head for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve to witness some of the most spectacular wildlife on the planet. You will spend the next 2 nights on safari, staying at a tented camp in the heart of the reserve.</p>

<p>With the help of expert guides, spot Africa’s ‘Big 5’ on safari – the elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. If you time it right, you could even witness the Great Annual Wildebeest Migration, where 1.5 million wildebeest cross from the Serengeti National Park into the Mara.</p>

<p>After your wild adventure in the bush, you’ll make your way back to the hills surrounding Nairobi where you’ll spend the night at Brackenhurst Lodge for a warm shower, hearty meal and a good night’s rest. It’s the perfect time to relax by the fire with a warm drink and look at all the amazing photos you took while on safari.</p>

<p>Wednesday morning, you’ll be taking a scenic journey along the brand-new railway line from Nairobi to Mombasa, to the tropical east coast of Kenya. Upon arrival, you’ll take a safe taxi to the paradise resort of Diani Beach, your secluded and beautiful getaway for a few days.</p>

<p>Relax on the white sands of Diani Beach after your long journey or take part in some water sports, the choice is yours*. You will be staying at a beach-side backpacker hostel, so there are plenty of activities to get involved in, as well as an amazing nightlife.</p><p></p><p></p>

<p>The backpacker hostel will be happy to assist you in booking any activities or excursions you’d like to do while in Diani Beach. You can decide what you want to do when you’re there, or even just spend it relaxing on the beach for free – it’s up to you!</p><p>Must-do</p><p>Snorkeling or scuba diving</p><p>Surfing, kite-surfing or wind-surfing</p><p>Go dolphin or whale watching</p><p>Sit back and relax at one of the beach bars</p><p>Simply enjoy the stunning beach</li></p><p></p><p></p>

<p>After a blissful few days on the beach you’ll make your way back to Nairobi on the train and our team will collect you. We recommend flying out of Nairobi any time after 9pm on the Sunday, or alternatively booking a hotel near the airport so that you can be ready for your departure on Monday. Let us know what you’re thinking and we will be able to assist you in this!</p>