14 Days to Experience Authentic Village Life in Taita Hills

Nairobi, Kenya
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Overview

The volunteer(s) will have an exciting firsthand cultural experience of living a basic African lifestyle characterized by living in and with the natural environment and cultural activities that will teach him/her new ways of going about daily life without the intricacies of
the modern world. Skills and insights you will learn include farming practices, local cultural activities like singing and basketry as well as traditional leadership structures while enjoying local African foods. The volunteer(s) will also be able to understand the development process as he/she will be interacting with both a traditional setting coupled with elements of a developing society, and will see how the two processes interact with each other.

Options

Experience Authentic Village Life in Taita Hills

Pickup included

Day 14 option - Ngutuni Lodge

Ngutuni Lodge: You have a one-night stay at Ngutuni Lodge, all-inclusive accommodation.
One day Game Drive : You shall have a whole day game drive at Ngutuni Conservancy.
Duration: 1 day: This is an overnight stay.
All meals: You shall have Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast before departure
Van or 4X4 Landcruiser
Pickup included

What's included

  • Accommodation for the duration
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop off where necessary
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Transport by train and Van to the village
  • Breakfast
  • Pick-up from Mdawida Homestay
  • Private transportation
  • Entertainment for the duration of stay
  • One night stay and game drive at Ngutuni Conservancy- Voi

What to expect

Day 1: Travel
  1. Tsavo National Park East
    Pass by
    Travel to the village via train, ride through the Tsavo National park, and see various animals
Day 2: Activity in the village
  1. 8h
    You will be hosted in an African homestead where you will wake up at 5 am, put on the fire using charcoal, help milk the cow, make breakfast, and head out with your host to fetch grass for the cow.

    Take breakfast and head out to the farm to learn how the farmer does his farming.

    Come back at lunchtime, and help make lunch.
    Take an afternoon rest and help prepare dinner.
Day 3: Activity in the village
  1. 8h
    This a repeat of the Day 1 morning activity.
    Afternoon shall be meeting the community women's group and learning how to make traditional baskets
    At 5pm, head home to help prepare dinner.
Day 4: Activity in the village
  1. 8h
    After breakfast, head to the local shopping center and help a shopkeeper run his shop and interact with the locals for the day.
Day 5: Activity in the village
  1. 8h
    After breakfast, head to the health dispensary, where you shall volunteer and assist the nurse on duty. Some of the activities will be weighing babies, taking records and registering the patients, and any other reasonable duties assigned by the nurse.
Day 6: Activity in the village
  1. 8h
    After breakfast, head to the health dispensary, where you shall volunteer and assist the nurse on duty. Some of the activities will be weighing babies, taking records and registering the patients, and any other reasonable duties assigned by the nurse.
Day 7: Activity at the village
  1. 8h
    Take a hike to Msidu forest, enjoy a quiet day of hiking and bird watching. It is quite an intense hike, we shall have a discussion on the fitness levels of each participant to determine the distances.
    The views are breathtaking.
Day 8: Activity in the village
  1. 8h
    Have a rest day after the hike, stay home and share stories with the family members
Day 9: Activity in the village
  1. 8m
    Repeat activities of DAY 2
Day 10: Activity in the village
  1. 8h
    Repeat activities of DAY 3
Day 11: Activity in the village
  1. 8h
    Repeat Activities of Day 4
Day 12: Activities in the Village
  1. 8h
    Repeat Activities of Day 5
Day 13: Activities in the village
  1. 8h
    Repeat Activities of the Day 6

    In the afternoon enjoy a village farewell party in your honor.
Day 14: Departure
  1. Tsavo
    Pass by
    View of animals as you ride the train back to Nairobi.

    Another option may be a one-night game drive at Ngutuni Wildlife Conservancy all inclusive ( transport, meals, and acommodations at Ngutuni Lodge)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We shall pick up our clients at 6.00m. The activity starts at 8.00 am, therefore we require our clients to be ready 2 hours before departure for pick-up.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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