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Global Village Ministries (GVM) invites you to join us on a medical/dental trip to Kenya, East Africa. Three mission trips are offered each year in the months of March, July and October. Each trip is unique and offers you different options throughout Kenya. There is also an optional excursion following the trip to climb Mt Kilimanjaro
the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Our medical/dental care is given in hospitals, clinics, schools, churches, under trees, on riverbanks, and out under the open skies of Kenya. GVM’s care is given freely to those who come and are in need. We promote long term projects in the areas we visit – including building projects and children’s education. Our goal is not only to better the community’s health, but to make a lasting difference that continues even after we leave the area. We end our trips by offering a couple of clinics around the Masai Maral National Reserve. The Masai Mara National Reserve is probably the most famous and most visited Reserve in Kenya. It offers breathtaking views (as seen in the film "Out of Africa", much of which was filmed here), an extraordinary density of animals including "the Big Five" (lions, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros) and may varieties of plains game.
An impressive feature is the annual migration of wildebeests, (over 1.5 million of them migrate) zebras and gazelles from the plains of the Serengeti that cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara's grasslands from late June, tracked by predators: lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena, and circled by vultures as their journey unfolds. Their dramatic river crossings are a reality for tourists visiting in early July-August.
Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year round. Game includes elephant, black rhino, buffalo, plains zebra, hartebeest and big cats. The rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. 452 species of birds of which 53 of which are raptors
We camp along the Talek River on the northeast side of the reserve. The campsite is owned by Gametrackers Inc. and has a mixture of small bandas/cottages and tents. Hot showers and both pit/flush toilets are available, although there is no electricity. Because of the remote location, wild animals frequent the camp both day and night. It is not uncommon to hear hyenas laughing and lions roaring or grunting during the night. To end our time at the Masai Mara National Reserve we treat you to 24 hours of relaxation at the Sarova Mara Lodge inside the park. It is African hospitality at its very best! Kenya is a warm and inviting country – the people are amazing! Your heart will always hold a part of Kenya in it when you leave. We need those in the medical and dental profession who can give of their time to help. You do not have to be a part of the medical/dental area to participate. We are looking for those who want to make a difference and serve others – those that need to be served are waiting for you to come. Dates for 2011 are: Oct 5-19
Dates for 2012 are: March 14-28, July 11-25 and Oct 10-24 Other areas of needs: *Medicines/vitamins/eye drops/glasses
*Toys
*Dental instruments and cleaning supplies
*Financial sponsors |
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