This tour has been designed the responsible traveller that is keen to take on a rewarding challenge and support our ongoing community programmes, but who maybe short of time or keen to tag onto another experience. Mukurumuji Camp only sleeps 10 people so you can be assured of a very personal experience.

Life 1 has been allows you to reach out to less privileged communities and really makes a difference. You will work alongside local Kenyans on school projects and help improve the lives of the local people with an emphasis on the local school children. The time spent may seem short, but you will be making a valuable contribution to sustainable development in a beautiful setting.

You will spend three days working on classrooms renovations and other amenities which will provide you with opportunities to learn new skills such as bricklaying, plastering and painting as well as experiencing the very important cultural interaction aspect with the local people. The Indian Ocean is only 45 minutes away and we have included an optional trip to the beach also.

Highlights

• Community development volunteer programme
• Interact with a friendly Kenyan community as a guest not a tourist
• Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean

Itinerary (6 nights/ 7 days)

Day 1, Mombasa – Mukurumuji Camp – You arrive at Mombasa airport where you are met by a Camp Kenya guide. You will then take a drive through Mombasa town to the South Coast, through rural Kenyan villages and a scenic climb to Mukurumuji Tented Camp, ready for lunch. After settling in to your tented accommodation, you will be given a full briefing and orientation before dinner. (LD)

Day 2, Mukurumuji Camp – After an enjoyable breakast, you will be guided on a real African bush walk (with armed rangers) along Mukurumuji (where people meet) River where you can spot Elephant, Sable, Antelope & Buffalo (which roam freely in the area) as well as a large number of bird life all set in one of the few remaining tropical coastal forests. From there you will pass through small villages to visit the local school where your community work is based (BLD)

Days 3 &4, Volunteer Programme – Participate in the on going community projects in the school with other volunteers and the local community. (BLD)

Day 5, Ocean day – An opportunity to relax by the beach, do some shopping, or sign up for one of the many optional adventure activities available at Aqualand Adventure Centre such as Scuba Diving, snorkelling, a dolphin spotting trip and kite surfing. (BD)

Day 6, Volunteer Programme – Your last day with the community and a time to put the final touches to the projects you have been involved with and to bid “Kwaheri” (Farewell) to those you have been working with. You will be surprised how hard it is to say goodbye after only a few days. (BLD)

Day 7, Departure - Transfer to Mombasa and depart. (B)

Please be aware that the exact nature of the work you will be involved in will depend on the current needs and priorities of the school and village. As volunteers it is important to remain flexible and keep in mind that sometimes priorities and/or emergencies may arise which may result in your duties changing at short notice.

Fitness

None of the activities featured require anything more than a reasonable level of fitness. No special skills are required for any of our projects.

Maximum Group Size

Ten

Duration

6 nights / 7 days

Availability is throughout the year. Please contact us for further information