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Included Adventures In All Gap Year Trips

A safari is included in all our African gap year trips.

 

Gap year adventure Africa -  Wildlife Camp Kenya & Tanzania - Safari

 

Included Gap Year Adventure - Safari
East Africa is home to over one-quarter of Africa 's wildlife.  We include a 3-day, Big Game Safari in every one of our trips and there is always the option for you to add extra days in country.

 

Highlights

 

  • Included in all trips
  • 3 Day dedicated wildlife safari
  • Visit stunning National Parks
  • Chances of seeing the Big Five
  • Camp Fires and Big Skies

 

 

 


 

 

Adventures you can add to your Gap Year Trip

 

Check out below the optional adventures you can add to your African gap year trip.

 

 

 

Gap year adventure Africa -  Ocean Add An Ocean Adventure

 

Scuba Diving

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Scuba Diving
There are a variety of diving activities you can book with us; from a basic 'fun diver' to certified PADI rescue diver.

 

Highlights

 

  • Fun Diver
  • PADI Scuba Diver
  • PADI Open Water Diver
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
  • PADI Rescue Diver

 


 

Camp Zanzibar

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Scuba Diving

Camp Zanzibar is an awesome location and whilst we have included the basics like somewhere to sleep and some 'must do' experiences like snorkelling with dolphins and a spice tour; it is essentially a chance for you to chill out and live it up on the beaches.

 

Highlights

 

  • Included in Camp Tanzania 2 & 3
  • Explore and shop in the alleyways and night markets of Stone Town
  • Snorkel in the Indian Ocean and search for wild dolphins to swim with
  • Spice Tour
  • Chill-out, party and live it up on the beaches at Nungwi
  • Scuba Dive in the Indian Ocean (optional)

 

 

 


 

Camp Kenya - Kite Surfing 2-3 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Kite Surfing
Add to your Camp Kenya adventure with an introduction to one of the newest, fastest growing, exciting and most fun Water sports in the world… KITEBOARDING!

 

Highlights

 

  • Fantastic Indian Ocean Location
  • Certified IKO Instructors
  • Get up and riding!

 

 


 

 

Gap year adventure Africa - Mountain Add A Mountain Adventure

 

Mount Kenya - 6 Nights /7 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Mt Kenya
Challenge yourself to climb Kenya’s highest peak and experience the exhilaration of trekking the second highest mountain in Africa. As the highest mountain in Kenya at 4985 meters and second only to Kilimanjaro in Africa, this is an amazing 5 day trek.

 

Highlights

 

  • Enjoy the stunning views of Kenya's Rift Valley.
  • Experience the physical and mental challenge of trekking Kenya's highest mountain.
  • Unquestionably some of the best trekking in Africa.
  • 2 nights in a comfortable Kenyan Lodge before and after the climb.

 

 

 


 

Kilimanjaro - 8 Nights /9 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing volcano in the world and the tallest mountain in Africa. At an altitude of 5895 metres it presents a formidable challenge to all who attempt to climb it.

 

Highlights

 

  • 7-day trek provides an extremely fulfilling personal challenge for all ages.
  • An opportunity to escape normal life and experience one of the wonders of the world.
  • 2 complimentary nights in Camp Mbokomu before and after trek to both prepare and to celebrate (applicable to trekkers transfering from other camps)
  • Optional 3 day Big Game Safari to some of the best parks in East Africa, with professional drivers & guides.

 


 

Mt Meru - 5 Nights /6 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Mount Meru

Mt Meru may not be the highest mountain in Africa but it is renowned as one of the toughest treks and is one of Africa’s highest and most beautiful volcanoes. The Mountain itself is a stunning feature of the Tanzania landscape and stands tall above the town of Arusha and the Arusha National Park.

 

Highlights

 

  • Challenging 4-day trek on one of Africa’s most beautiful volcano’s.
  • 3 mountain nights camping at altitude under the stars
  • Summit at dawn to watch sunrise over Kilimanjaro and Tanzania
  • 2 complimentary nights in Camp Mbokomu before and after trek to both prepare and to celebrate (applicable to trekkers transfering from other camps)

 

 


TestimonialGap Year AfricaWow! Such a huge sense of achievement and it’s one of those things that when things get bad it will be nothing compared to the pain and exhaustion that we put ourselves through on that climb. Then to reach the summit was so emotional but in an amazing once in a lifetime feeling – completely awe inspiring to see what I can achieve!Gap Year Africa

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Price List

 

Optional Activities Bookable Before You Depart Or At Camp Kenya
Kilimanjaro Climb Africa's highest peak, seven day trek. (Excludes Tanzania Visa and transfer cost*) £950
Mount Kenya Climb Kenya's highest peak, five day trek. (Excludes transfer cost*) £420
Mount Meru Take part in one of Africa's toughest climbs, four day trek. (Excludes transfer cost*) £550
PADI Open Water Course Available for those wishing to add the Padi Open Water course to their adventure list. 5 hours pool training, theory work, four ocean dives, International Certification. £280
PADI Advanced International Certification for those already holding the PADI Open Water qualification. £260
Camp Zanzibar 10 night trip to the spice island. £275
Kite Surfing Course 2-3 Days 2-3 day intensive course, designed to get you up and riding with this fantastic new sport. £175

Prices are subject to change and please check current prices on application.
All Prices exclude flights, insurance, vaccinations, visas, tips and spending money.
Prices are ccurate as of Sep 07.
* Transfer costs for Mt Kenya, Mt Meru & Kilimanjaro are dependant on your location at the time. Transfers are organised by the Camp Kenya office at cost price on application.