The 2011 Taste for Adventure
Ever thought of volunteering in Africa and meeting new like-minded people?
Welcome to the 2011 Taste for Adventure! We are holding a spring to remember in
2011, giving you an unparalleled travel experience in one of the world's most
fascinating countries.
From Monday 21st March - Monday 4th April, you can choose from a range of fantastic local projects to spend two weeks working with and making a real impact on people's lives in an impoverished community in the Rift Valley.
You'll also have ample opportunity to explore, discover, try local food and get a real taste for Kenyan life today for an authentic African experience.
We take care of everything in-country for you. From meals and accommodation to in-country support, you simply need to arrange your own flight to ensure you land in Kenya on Monday 14th March - we'll even pick you up!
The Taste for Adventure 2011 also includes the Rift Valley Adventure Day Trip, meaning you'll visit one of the most famous safari ranges in the world, stand on the earth's equator and stop off at Thomson Falls!
Our UK travel experts are here to help and will give you all the support and advice you'll need before you join the team in Africa.
Just in case you need another reason to embark on this unique opportunity, every time KenyanAdventure sends a volunteer to Africa, we donate a part of your trip fee directly to the project you work with. This helps to fund equipment and materials at grassroots level, meaning you are making a genuine difference whilst enjoying the experience of a lifetime.
Best of all, you can secure your place on the 2011 Taste of KenyanAdventure for just £49 - get in quick before the trip is full!
- Overview
- Typical Day
- What's Included
- Projects
- Vital Info
From Monday 21st March - Monday 4th April 2011, you have the opportunity of a lifetime by spending two weeks in Africa, working with local community projects in developing regions.
You'll stay with a local family together with fellow 'Taste for Adventure' volunteers to enjoy an unparalleled insight into African life today. All of your meals will be provided and transport is already arranged, so you can concentrate on having a great time!.
You'll work alongside the KenyanAdventure Project Co-ordinators and fellow volunteers, giving you a great chance to meet new people, both locals and like-minded Westerners.
As with all KenyanAdventure trips, part of your trip fee is donated directly to the projects you work with whilst you are in Africa.
Do something amazing in 2011. Call us now on 0845 862 1381 and join us in Kenya!
A Typical Day
Your daily duties are likely to vary and depend on your project. However, you can expect -
7.30am - Wake up, have a shower and breakfast
8.30am - Meet fellow volunteers at selected rendezvous point
9am - Begin your morning in school playing with kids and beginning your first lesson, choosing from English, Maths, Music or Art.
11am - Let the games begin! Class pauses for a well earned break where you can roll back the years and play games in the playground! Return inside shortly after for late morning lesson.
12.30pm - Lunch is served! Schools provide free meals to kids - partly funded by your placement - and drinks as well.
2pm - Visit the building site to help work on a house being built for a recently displaced family. Building Project Co-ordinators will help decide the plan of action!
5pm - Football enthusiasts can head for the nearby field to pass of some footballing magic to the local league team in preparation for the weekend's fixture.
6.30pm - Head home where a hot dinner is waiting and chill out!
It is important to know exactly what you get with your trip so you can plan ahead with no unwanted surprises!
What's included:
- Airport pick-up
- First night stay in hotel
- Transfer from airport to project location
- Project Orientation
- Project placement for duration of your stay
- Accommodation with family home-stay for duration of your stay
- All meals included
- Rift Valley Adventure Day
- In-country support through Project Co-ordinators and In-Country Co-ordinator
- Emergency support in UK
- Cash injection into local community projects, predominantly focused on helping children
- Transport to project if required (provided if longer than 30 minute walk from homestay)
- Return airport transfer
- Farewell meal at 5* hotel with Project Co-ordinators and the Summer Camp volunteers!
What's not included:
- Flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa
You can opt to work with any of the following projects during your time in Africa. (Think about your personal skill-set and which project you would enjoy most before deciding which project to choose.)
- Minimum age 18
- Over 65s may be asked to provide a medical certificate prior to participation
- As per booking terms, all volunteers must sign the Volunteer Code of Conduct prior to departure
- Deposit bookings must pay their outstanding balance six weeks before departure (07/02/2010)
- Volunteer must provide copy of travel insurance prior to travelling
