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VOLUNTOURISM - EAST AFRICA
Combine a Fabulous Safari with a Few Days Giving Back
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Masai Involvement - Volunteer Program - Nairobi |
| LOCATION: Kenya |
| DAYS:
12 Days in Africa |
SAFARI
HIGHLIGHTS: Deluxe Permanent Camps & Lodges * Limited Group Size * All Meals Included on Safari * Transfers to & from Airport * Deluxe Safari 4x4 Vehicles with Photographic Hatch * All Park Entrance Fees * Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation (Limited Membership) * Volunteer Options: Building, Cooking and Organization *
Crafts *
Women's Needs * Sustainable Development - Environment *
Computer Skills * Child Care - Early Childhood * Accounting and Finance *
Sports and Games * Education: English Language |
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Detailed Itinerary
Safari Tariff: A) Standard or B) Value Option
Contact Born Free |
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For 34 years Born Free has been listening to our returning traveler's comments on how great a trip their safari was - what fabulous animals, beautiful scenery, exciting adventures - even feeling that it changed their lives. But they seemed most impressed with the people of Africa - their humor, openness, their willingness to share and also their true interest in the traveler. We have sent gifts from guests over the years but what is most rewarding is sharing your skills and giving of your self.
Voluntourism is now in the minds of most travelers - not only what can I get but what can I give back. Born Free has created an enrichment program that will offer a traditional safari but time to give back to the local people.
After your safari you can share your skills with several deserving organizations in Kenya. You can assist in building projects, helping bathe and feed babies, cook, teach as well as possibly providing cuddles, warmth and love which is so desperately needed. Born Free has aligned with several deserving organizations in Africa that would welcome the traveler. One, in Kenya, is an orphanage called The Nest (www.thenesthome.com). Please see their site for details.
East Africa has given us so much enjoyment - life changing experiences - now help us give back.
Our Volunteer Trips Feature:
High comfort levels while on safari and optimum wildlife destinations
programs are geared for all ages - not everyone in the group needs to do the same work.
Limited volunteer days but worthwhile and appreciated
volunteer options are geared to your specific skills and interests such as -
Building *
Cooking and Organization *
Crafts *
Women's Needs * Sustainable Development - Environment *
Computer Skills * Child Care - Early Childhood * Accounting and Finance *
Sports and Games * Education: English Language
The below safari is our newest program - it can be altered to meet your requirements. Tanzania Safari available and itinerary recommended according to time of year you are traveling to ensure best game viewing. |
Air Travel: Born Free will be pleased to assist in securing the best air schedule and fares possible. If you are planning to use mileage rewards, upgrades or purchase online tickets Born Free will also be happy to coordinate your plans.
KENYA
Day 1 - NAIROBI
Arrival in Kenya - most flights arrive in the early evening. You are met by your local host and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will update you on the safari and the volunteer program.
A) Macushla House - B) Fairview Hotel
Day 2 - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast at the hotel - then meet your guide and head off along the Great Rift Valley to the Lake Nakuru National Park. The waters here are often colored shimmering flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. This is one of the fabulous Great Rift Valley Lakes. Lake Nakuru National Park is the ornithologist's dream come true, Lake Nakuru is home to sometimes over a million pink guests - the greater and lesser flamingos - as well as nearly 500 other species of bird. Though primarily a bird sanctuary the 100 sq. mile park is also a black rhino sanctuary. Reed buck, hippo, leopard, waterbuck, Black Colobus monkey and the introduced Rothschild giraffe can be seen. The park also boasts the greatest concentration of leopard in Kenya. On your first game drive you may encounter zebra, giraffe and many species of beautiful antelope. The area has also been set aside as a conservation area for the hippo.
A) Lion Hill Lodge - B) Flamingo Hill (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3-4 - MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
This morning head down into the Great Rift Valley and the fabulous Mara. It is said if you have only one place to go - visit the Mara, it truly offers every type of wildlife and stunning scenery.
The Masai Mara is regarded as the most favorite and is definitely the most popular game reserve in Kenya.
Located in Southwestern Kenya and covering an area approximately 932 square miles, lies the "Jewel of Kenya." The Masai Mara is the site of one of the largest and the most spectacular animal migration areas in the world. The Mara's varied topography, which ranges from woodland to grassland to riverine forest and bushland, supports a concentration of game surpassing many national parks in Africa. It is home to the 'big five' - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino. The Mara lions are abundant. The Masai Mara is a must for all serious game viewers. The "Big Five" will be supplemented by plains game: wildebeest, zebra, impala, Thompson's gazelles, waterbuck, bushbuck, giraffe, jackel and hyena.
Visit two areas in the Mara -both excellently located. While staying in the park you will go out on game drives each day. Game drives will be morning and afternoon with some full day drives.
A) Little Governor's - B) Sarova Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5-7 - MARA SIANA CONCESSION – MASAI INTERACTION
Your game viewing continues in this fabulous area. After breakfast, head across the Mara triangle to a Masai Concession that borders the park. Your camp leaves nothing behind as far as comfort. Sit at night by the campfire hearing stories of the bush or have cocktails at sunset - Leleshwa is a step above all others. Highlights of your stay will be activities that you cannot do in the mainstream Mara. Participate in night game drives - a walk with a Masai warrior who takes you into the bush to hear about the local medicinal herbs and traditions. Then head to the Masai village to meet the local people and spend time in their village seeing their work areas, schools and homes.
A) Leleshwa Camp - B) Mara Serena Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8-11 - NAIROBI – VOLUNTEER PROGRAM – (4 NIGHTS) - NAIROBI AREA
Fly or drive back to the Nairobi – (your choice) where you are met by your driver. Check into your hotel. After lunch head out to meet your ‘volunteer program’ staff. Work will begin immediately. At night you will return to your hotel.
A) Macushla House - B) Fairview Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 12 - YOUR JOURNEY ONWARDS
With many new friends and rewards you can know you have made a difference in the lives you touched and also enjoyed a fabulous safari.
This evening you are escorted to the airport for your flight home - or your onward journey to Tanzania, Gorilla Trekking or the fabulous Indian Ocean's coast - the choice is yours. Contact our offices regarding arrangements.
Day Room (Breakfast)
How
about extending your stay in Africa with a breathtaking exotic retreat
to one of our Jewels Of The Indian Ocean? How about adding a Gorilla Trek through the Uganda rain forests to discover the wonders and brilliance of the
elusive mountain gorillas, up close and very personal?
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