Day to Day
Day 01
Arrive
Transfer to Muhaka Camp, situated in the heart of a rural village from Moi Airport (2-3 hrs). After settling into your accommodation, you will be given a full briefing of the camp and the village. We have been working with this community for over 7 years so you will be welcomed warmly by the people who will be your family during your stay. Your orientation will include a walk in the village, meeting with different kind of families followed by a briefing where you will learn more about the current situation and challenges faced by the community. Spend the rest of the day interacting with the local children and learning more about their culture before tucking into a tasty dinner.
Day 02
Community School Project
After breakfast you will visit the local school and take part in some hands-on project work. Projects will vary and may include Classroom refurbishment, painting, floor refurbishment, fixing the ceiling and repair of the veranda. You will have time to relax in the evening over dinner and reflect on your days’ work.
Day 03
Community School Project
You will continue with the school project work in the Muhaka village.
Day 04
Marine Conservation
Today you will transfer down to the Spectacular Diani Beach (30 min) for your Marine Conservation Programme. During your time you will be looking at marine wildlife, habitats and conservation and you will get the opportunity to gain experience in collecting data and learning about various research projects and methods. Throughout you will learn about the importance of the oceans, waste management, sustainability and how the programme helps to conserve the environment in daily lives as well as find out about all the various conservation efforts around Africa.
Day 05
Environmental Work Kaya Forest
Today you’ll help to address the critical environmental conservation issues at the sacred Kaya Forest. You will be working on clearing a buffer zone for indigenous tree planting and building a sheltered tree nursery. There will also be the chance to enjoy a guided walk in the sacred forest with the Kaya elders, learning its interesting historical background, the uses of its indigenous plants and fascinating cultural practices. As the evening draws in, you’ll have time to relax on the beach.
Day 06
Transfer to Tsavo - Safari Lodge
After saying farewell to the Muhaka team, you’ll take the 3-4 hour journey to Tsavo where you will spend 2 nights at a Safari Lodge. On entering the Park gate you will begin your first Game drive en route to the camp. After lunch at the lodge you will relax for a bit before heading off to another game drive and back to the Lodge for dinner.
Day 07
Tsavo East Safari - Safari Lodge
After an early breakfast at camp, you will embark on your Big Game Safari in Tsavo East National Park – home to a variety of wildlife which includes lions, elephants, birds, zebra and giraffe to name a few. You will stop for a picnic Lunch before carrying on with game viewing and will head back to the Lodge for dinner
Day 08
Departure
Say your goodbyes to the Camp Kenya team as you transfer to the airport ready for your flight home.
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