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Trip Details:

Sender: The Village Experience
Title:

Work in an IDP Camp and Further Community Tourism in Kenya

Description:

Day 1: Arrive in the bustling capital city of Nairobi and settle in at Heart Lodge for the night.

Day 2: Visit an animal rescue at Sheldrick’s Elephant and Rhino Orphanage and feed giraffes at the Giraffe Center. Visit to Kazuri Beads in the afternoon to learn about fair trade, meet the women creating this unique jewelry, and shop the income-generating retail store.

Day 3: Depart for Nakuru and visit the Heart to Heart Women's Cooperative on arrival.  Walk through Mwariki Village with the women of the coop and meet the women of Black Sheep later in the day.  Check into the Lake Nakuru Lodgeand see how they're giving back through community-based tourism.

Day 4: Take an early morning safari to spot the infamous pink flamingos of Nakuru.  Spend the morning working on an income-generating projects in a local IDP camp for people displaced by the 2008 election. Spend the afternoon working on arts and crafts with children at Saidia Children’s Home.

Day 5: Get up early for a safari and spend the part of your day implementing an income-generation project at Child Discovery Center.  Relax with a swim at the lodge before dinner.

Day 6: Depart for Eldoret in the morning and spend an afternoon at the Neema House, home to 30 orphans, where you'll work with children.

Day 7: visit Tumaini Children’s Center to help implement
an income-generating project in the morning and then the Imani Workshops for local women in the afternoon.

Day 8: In the morning visit AMPATH and the Riley Mother/Baby Hospital. Travel to Kehrio Valley Lodge for lunch and stunning views! Return to Poa Place in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner at Cool Streams Restaurant – the income generation restaurant for AMPATH.

Day 9: Depart in the early morning for the Masai Mara, a world-famous location for safari travel.  Check into a camp lodge for the night.

Day 10: All day safari – go in search of lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants,
wildebeest, gazelles, and much more.

Day 11: Early morning safari. Visit Masai Village to meet this unique and colorful tribe. Walk through their village, meet the local people, and visit their market. Proceed to Nairobi in the afternoon and check into Heart Lodge. Farewell dinner at Carnivore. Overnight at Heart Lodge.

Day 12: Free day to explore Nairobi. Visits to a local market, Alive and
Kicking, National Museum, Nairobi National Park, etc can be planned.
Transfer to airport in the evening to catch international flight back to the
United States.

Dates: December 26- January 7
Length of Trip: 12 days
Country: Kenya
Region: Africa
   

Team Logistics:

Team Description:
(how many people can come)
Our team is limited to 15 people, so be sure to register early. People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Additionally, The Village Experience can arrange private trips and itineraries for groups of all sizes. Contact our office for further details at 317-602-3696.
Individuals: Individuals may apply
Married Couples: Married Couples may apply
Families: Families may apply
Groups: Groups may apply
Requirements:
(age, abilities, qualifications)
There are no special requirements to join this trip.
Cost:
(travel expenses,
room & board...)
To join us on this amazing trip, we require passenger forms and $500 deposit per person upon registration. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, or check made payable to The Village Experience. Airfare is not included in our trip price but can be arranged by The Village Experience.

INCLUDED:
11 nights accommodations
In-country transfers
Meals as listed in itinerary
Local Kenyan driver/guide
Village Experience trip leader
Entry fees to Sheldrick’s Elephant and Rhino Orphange and Giraffe Center
Visit To Kazuri Beads
Lake Nakuru Safari
Visit to Heart to Heart Women’s Cooperative and Black Sheep
Visit to IDP Camp and Saidia Children’s Home
Visit to Child Discovery Center
Visit to Tumaini Children’s Home, Neema House, and Imani Workshops
Visit to AMPATH and Riley Hospital
Masia Mara Safari
All park entry fees
Visit to Masai Mara Village
All volunteer activities
Donation to Kenyan charities
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