Kenya – DofE Gold Award

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Overview

Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award

This eight day expedition is designed for students to develop communication, navigation, self reliance and team building skills. It will help to develop independence and a sense of personal responsibility. Participants will get to experience backpacking in the Kenyan bush and complete their Adventurous Journey (Gold).

Students will have already been given maps of the area they will be trekking in, and have knowledge of their route. They will complete the expedition by their own self-sufficient means, carrying all of their own equipment in order to successfully complete the expedition phase of their International Award.

Highlights

Self-sufficient trekking alongside stunning panoramic views in the the Tsavo region of Kenya.
Self-reliant camping close to traditional ethnic villages
Hike through rural countryside around the Marungu Hills and ascend Mt Kasigau for views of the Tsavo area.
After your Adventurous Journey relax on a game drive in one of Kenya’s most rich wildlife areas.

What's included

Expedition Leader

All meals

Unlimited drinking water

All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary

All activities mentioned in the itinerary

Entrance fees for all sights mentioned in the itinerary

All transfers mentioned are in private vehicles

Project costs and management

24 hour support throughout expedition

Camps International t-shirt

Local Expedition Guides

Day to Day

Day 01

Arrive and head to Camp Tsavo

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by one of our local staff members, who will accompany you to Camp Tsavo. After settling in, there will be a safety orientation and briefing on your expedition followed by dinner and a restful evening at in camp. You will have the opportunity to look over the preparation work you should have completed prior to the expedition and make plans for possible obstacles you may face.

Day 02

Planning & Preparation

Preparation is key & today you will set out to explore the local town and markets in order to purchase food required for your trip. In the afternoon you will work in teams with your route maps to finalise your journey. You will also have a chance to practice pitching your tent and cooking with the local equipment provided.

Day 03

Sasenyi to Mount Kasigau (8hrs)

Following a hearty breakfast you will start your walk. Leaving Camp Tsavo, you will pass by Sasenyi Primary School and cross a variety of pastures and low-lying hills to your camp in the foothills of Mount Kasigau.

Day 04

Mount Kasigau to Rukinga (8hrs)

Today’s trek will begin with a gradual ascent along the north ridge of Mount Kasigau with stunning views over the savannahs below. You will then loop back down to the West where you will set up camp for the night at Rukinga.

Day 05

Rukanga to Camp Mawasiny (8hrs)

This morning you will begin your days hiking in a South-westerly direction travelling alongside rural farmland, eventually leading to ranch land. The route skirts around the base of Mount Kasigau before you reach Camp Mawasiny where you will spend the night.

Day 06

Camp Mawasiny to Camp Tsavo (8hrs)

After a final campsite breakfast, you will walk along the route heading north around the mountain and across the countryside towards the Marungu Hills. Your will route finish at a small village located between the Marungu Hills and Mwanangou. At the end of today’s trek, you will be transported back to Camp Tsavo for a celebration dinner and campfire.

Day 07

Game Drive

After three days of walking, you will get to spend today enjoying a safari around the spectacular Tsavo East National Park. The region is host to a vast variety of wildlife and with any luck, you may get to see one or more of the Big 5. Please note – There may be other options available depending on the time of year and the preference of the team.

Day 08

Departure

Depending on your flight times you may have the opportunity to buy souvenirs at a local curio shop before your transfer to the airport for your journey home.

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About Adventures by Camps International

Adventures by Camps International is the specialist expedition brand of the Camps International Group. We focus on delivering outstanding adventures that are safe, challenging and meaningful. Our heritage is in the high mountains of the Himalayas, and through our unique network we can offer bespoke challenge-based expeditions and adventure trips worldwide.