Family Life - 10 Days
From
£2,000
Trip Overview
We have created a 10 day experience that gives your family the chance to work and play together in an extraordinary environment, rich in culture and new experiences. We have kept this itinerary uncomplicated as we also have families and understand that sometimes a timetable is the last thing you need.
Kenya 'Life' is available throughout the year.
Highlights
- Community development volunteer programme
- Learn about African Family values (includes basic Swahili lessons)
- Hands on wildlife and education training
- Creative Art & African Design workshops
- Day safari to the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
- Relax and play on the white sands of the Indian Ocean
Offers
-15%15% Off All Trips!!!*
(Book before 16th May, travel anytime)
*Not including adventure add-ons
I have been made to feel a part of the Camp’s Family. Nothing’s too much trouble the cooking is great! I felt so safe in the surroundings and the Camp Mangers all have a very caring attitude and professional approach. I ll be back!
Julie Gambrill
We try and design our itineraries around things that we enjoy. We have created a 10 day experience that gives your family the chance to work and play together in an extraordinary environment, rich in culture and new experiences. We have kept this itinerary uncomplicated as we also have families and understand that sometimes a timetable is the last thing you need. We also feel that often the really rewarding experiences are the simple moments where you just get time together, as a family, away from it all.
The activities we have chosen are both educational and exciting and will enable you and your family to immerse in the culture of Kenya, with opportunities to view culture and wildlife.
Our camp has a total of 10 beds and this trip is suitable for children over the age of 4 and adults of all ages (i.e. you can bring Grandma if you like!).
Highlights
- Community development volunteer programme
- Learn about African Family values (includes basic Swahili lessons)
- Hands on wildlife and education training
- Creative Art & African Design workshops
- Day safari to the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
- Relax and play on the white sands of the Indian Ocean
Itinerary (9 nights/10 days)
Day 1, Mombasa - Mukurumuji Camp - Arrive at Mombasa Airport where you will be met by a member of our team and transferred via a short scenic drive to Mukurumuji Camp in the Sable Valley for lunch. After settling in to your tented accommodation, you will be given a full briefing orientation and chance to relax before dinner. (LD)
Day 2, Bushwalk and Community - We start the day with a wildlife safety briefing after which we enjoy a guided Bushwalk to spot elephants (which roam freely in the area) and learn more about the natural use of local bushes, shrubs & trees. In the afternoon you will visit the local community and school and participate in our school and community development programme - it's great to see your kids playing alongside the local children. After dinner you will be given a basic Swahili lesson and don't be too disappointed when your children to straight to the top of the class! (BLD)
Day 3, Cultural day - In the morning we will visit a traditional local homestead of the coastal Swahili people, led by a specialist guide for a 'hands on' cultural experience. This could include basket weaving, roof thatching, and local food harvesting, preparation and cooking techniques. In the afternoon you & your children will learn all about goat herding skills and assist the local community in their techniques, this is one of those simple 'life moments' we mentioned earlier! (BLD)
Day 4, Projects and Wildlife - In the morning you will continue your participation in the local volunteer programme at the school, followed by an interesting afternoon with our local guide, teaching you all about Reptile, Bird & Mammal Identification. (BLD)
Day 5, Shimba Hills National Reserve & Mwaluganje Elephant Safari - This beautiful Reserve of lush scenery has a unique and botanically rich coastal rainforest. It is most famous for its Sable Antelope that are found nowhere else in Kenya and is also a haven for the endangered Angolan Black and White Colobus Monkey. We enjoy a Game drive and a picnic lunch before transferring to Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary. The Sanctuary boasts the highest density (per km 2 ) of elephants in Africa. We will learn during game drives about elephant behaviour and the threats they face. (BLD)
Day 6, African Design workshop - A creative day for your children (and you!), creating 'Jua Kali' (artisan) local kids toys. Join your children or support the school with project work. (BLD)
Day 7, Ocean day - Diani Beach takes your breath away and is the perfect setting to simply enjoy a great family day on one of the best beaches in the world. This is also an opportunity to check out some of the local shops and restaurants. Definitely a chance for adults to kick back and relax while your children enjoy the beach. (BD)
Day 8, African Art workshop, nature skills & outdoor activities - Another day of creative design, using local plants, leaves & seeds in combination with colours. Learn all about Footprint casting and wildlife tracking techniques. You can join your children or support the school with project work. (BLD)
Day 9, Community project - Enjoy your last family day amongst the local community and the children at the school supporting them with our volunteer project work programme. You make friends quickly in Kenya and even after 10 days it can be tough saying goodbye. (BLD)
Day 10, Departure - Transfer to Mombasa International Airport or Pinewood Village Resort. (Mealplan to suit departure)
Note on projects: We are committed to a wide range of sustainable community and wildlife programmes and it is simply not possible to guarantee in advance what projects will be running during your stay. We also reserve the right to change the order of your itinerary, not the components, to suit client numbers and seasonality.
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 - Please check availability well in advance
Minimum Age
4 Years
Family:
Minimum of 3 persons
Inclusions
- Arrival and Departure transfers : Airport transfer to camp on day 1. Transfer from camp to Airport on day 10.
- Orientation
- Staffing and participation : Fully escorted by a tour leader, and local guides used within National Parks and Reserves. Construction work will also be supervised by qualified local builders and carpenters.
- Transport : Fully equipped safari vehicle, minivan or bus.
- Meals : As per itinerary B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
- Project Funds, Project Materials and Project coordination
- Entrance fees : All park fees are included in this tour.
- Laundry
- Accommodation : based on a minimum of two adults booking, otherwise a single supplement fee of 40% is applicable.
Price Does Not Include
- International and domestic flights
- Arrival and departure fees (if applicable)
- Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Tourist Visa (typically $50 US)
- Personal equipment
- Spending money
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal laundry
- Meals other than those listed
Travel Dates
Direct flights to Mombasa & Nairobi are available from all major European cities inc. the National carrier Kenya Airways as well as British Airways, Emirates, Qatar and Condor.
Duration: 10 days
Availability is throughout the year. Please contact us for further information.
Prices
| Adult* - 10 days | £680 |
Child** - 10 days |
£399 |
* Adult rate applicable to 16 years and over
**Separate child accommodation subject to availability
Please note that we have priced the Family programme on a per tent basis. Due to the nature of our volunteer programmes, the Camp is costed on a ‘sharing’ basis for all tents however this is obviously not possible for Family bookings. As such prices are calculated on an ‘exclusive’ basis and significantly discounted against the normal price per person rate. We also reserve the right to change the order of your itinerary, not the components, to suit client numbers and seasonality.
Had a great time. Enjoyed project work, staff were lovely and became like friends. In the future I would like to come back to Kenya and see how the project is doing.Alison Treviss
The Projects
Every time someone books with us we use a proportion of the money to fund our projects. There is no room for us to act as politicians; it’s all about results. If we commit to a community partnership and say we will do something; we do it. It does mean that we are not the cheapest option, but for all the right reasons.
Please note that the projects that you will undertake may occasionally vary from the itinerary due to sudden changes in priorities or feasibility.
Community Projects
Mukurumuji
The Mukurumuji community programme was launched in November 2005 and is named after the river that runs through our camp (Mukurumuji meaning 'where people meet' in Swahili). Majimboni is the nearest village and is situated on the edge of Shimba Hills National Reserve. Over 60% of the inhabitants in this area are living below the poverty line.
Most of our work is based at Steven Kanja Primary School Read More...
Wildlife Projects
Mwaluganje
We have launched a wildlife project in partnership with Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in the Shimba Hills. The Elephant Sanctuary is a community-based program, where by local people have “leased” their property to a community based trust, which manages the sanctuary for the benefit and preservation of the elephants. It also provides valuable revenue for the landowners and local people, realised through eco-tourism and gate entrance fees. Read More...
I would recommend a holiday like this for anyone who wants to experience a little more of what life is like in a country which is difficult from a purely hotel/tourist perspective.Jane Edington
Add An Ocean Adventure
P.A.D.I. Open Water
Highlights
- Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean
- Learn to Scuba dive and gain globally recognised PADI Open Water Diver certification
- Opportunities to see a wide diversity of marine life
P.A.D.I. Advanced Open Water
Highlights
- Enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and stunning Indian Ocean
- Obtain your PADI Advanced Open Water Divers certification
- Opportunities to dive at greater depths to explore new areas of the marine environment that interest you most
- Be more confident in and around the water
- Better understand the aquatic world
Add A Mountain Adventure
Mount Kenya - 6 Nights /7 Days
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
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 nights at a very comfortable Tanzanian hotel, before and after the trek to both prepare and celebrate.
- Optional 3 day Big Game Safari to some of the best parks in East Africa: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire with professional drivers & guides.
Most of all I felt humbled at the generosity, dignity and hospitality that I found in and from the people around the project where I worked. These are people who have very little materially and work very hard to make ends meet and yet there is a joy and a friendliness that it is hard to find in my home environment in London.Jane Edington
Where You Stay
Camp Mukurumuji
Camp Mukurumuji (Mu-ku-roo-moo-ji) is our second community and wildlife project camp. The camp is situated at the foothills of Shimba Hills National Reserve and is named after the Mukurumuji River (Where People meet) which flows through the property. Partnership programs with the local community as well as the Sable Valley Wildlife Sanctuary compliment the rather more luxurious "Old Style" safari feel of the camp. The camp is totally surrounded by an ancient, impressive and unfortunately now very rare equatorial rain forest. ...[Read More]
Camp Tsavo
Camp Tsavo is located in Rukinga ranch, directly south of Tsavo East National Park, and is our biggest and most ambitious wildlife project to date. This ecosystem is home to a large diversity of flora and fauna, many species of which are classified by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, and boasts a large population of predators, especially lions.
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Wanted to give something back to the less fortunate, a wonderful experience. Was able to help at the school with my contribution. Excellent combination of work and play.Linda Davies
Flights
For all flight enquiries, quotes and bookings please contact:
Louisa Blair (or any member of the Bath Travel Groups Team) on:
01202 784779 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm)
email: groups@bathbusinesstravel.co.uk
(Please email for out of hours contact - they'll get back to you the next working day)
Insurance
Area 4 Worldwide (Excluding North America) |
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| 4 days |
£51.00 |
| 9 days | £58.00 |
| 17 days | £66.00 |
| 24 days | £72.00 |
| 32 days | £79.00 |
| 45 days | £110.00 |
| 62 days | £134.00 |
| 75 days | £157.00 |
| 3 months | £183.00 |
| 4 months | £211.00 |
| 5 months | £238.00 |
| 6 months | £265.00 |
| 7 months | £293.00 |
| 8 months | £319.00 |
| 9 months | £345.00 |
| 10 months | £374.00 |
| 11 months | £401.00 |
| 12 months | £412.00 |
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Fantastic, the Kenyans and all the workers were wicked. Very impressed by the organisation. A fantastic trip full of inspirational memories. All the staff and the other gappers were quality! Feel I have so much more confidence to travel and I’m already planning my next trip!Kate Laycock
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