Your final day of volunteering before embarking on the next leg of your journey. A great opportunity to reflect on what you ve learned.

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2 We believe that when you travel, there should be no compromises. Even if you are limited on time you should be able to explore while still doing some good in the world. This is what we do. In fact, we are the experts in Africa. We create volunteer travel experiences that change lives (and not just your own). Named the Top Volunteer Abroad Organization in 2017, we are expanding our extremely popular Expedition Programs that take you #BeyondVolunteering. They are not your average tourist holiday; they are the ultimate way to see, do and achieve as much as possible in two weeks. Join our team of passionate staff on the ground for a week of volunteering with local communities or wildlife, before heading out on a road-trip to discover some of Africa s most iconic destinations. Kenya is hands-down one of the greatest places on earth to view wildlife and to experience rural, traditional African culture. It is Maasai country, home to one of the oldest tribes in Africa and famous for its true sense of wilderness. Yet, Kenya is diverse and its coast boasts some of the most pristine, beautiful beaches on the continent, while it s bustling capital, Nairobi, is a hub for innovation and business. While Kenya may seem to have it all, 42% of its population are living below the poverty line and suffer from extreme inequality. Since 2014, we have been working to combat this in the rural town of Limuru (just outside of Nairobi) and invite you to join our team for a week of volunteering on our Teaching and Orphanage Support Project. Your contribution will directly support disadvantaged children suffering from poverty and will provide them with an education that they otherwise would not receive. To further understand Kenya and its diverse culture and destinations, this tour is perfectly complimented by a second week exploring the world-famous Maasai Mara Reserve (on a 2-night safari), a scenic train ride through the heart of Kenya to Mombasa, and finally, 4 nights spent on the white, sandy coast at Diani Beach. With world-class national parks, the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth, tropical beaches, rich culture, friendly locals and the bustling city of Nairobi, Kenya is a must-do volunteering adventure.

3 Arrive at Nairobi airport where our team will be waiting for you and will drive you to our volunteer accommodation in Limuru. Settle into your new home with a home cooked dinner and get to know your fellow travelers. Your first full day of volunteering. Up first, assisting local teachers at pre-and primary schools with pre-planned educational activities. After lunch, it s time for arts, crafts, sports and play at after-school care programs in the area. After an energetic morning working with the school children, it s time to see the sights. Get a taste for Kenya on a cultural experience as you sample the local delicacies and meet some of the locals while touring the town of Limuru. Pick up where you left off at school with a full day of volunteering with the children. Get creative with outdoor games, support a local teacher and provide children with an education they otherwise would not receive. Volunteer at a facility where there are lots of children in need of a helping hand. In the afternoon, experience the tastes, smells and sounds of a local Maasai village market and buy some unique souvenirs to take home. Your final day of volunteering before embarking on the next leg of your journey. A great opportunity to reflect on what you ve learned. The perfect time to tick off your Nairobi bucket-list. Some must-do s (not included in the price): Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Mamba Village Resort and Crocodile Fam Tour

4 Collected from the volunteer accommodation, you will depart Limuru and head for the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve to witness some of the most spectacular wildlife on the planet. You will spend the next 2 nights on safari, staying at a lodge in the heart of the reserve. With the help of expert guides while on game drives, spot Africa s Big 5 the elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. If you time it right, you could even witness the Great Annual Wildebeest Migration, where 1.5 million wildebeest cross from the Serengeti into the Mara. After your wild adventure in the bush, you ll make your way back to the hills surrounding Nairobi where you ll spend the night at Brackenhurst Lodge for a warm shower, hearty meal and a good night s rest. It s the perfect time to relax by the fire with a warm drink and look at all the amazing photos you took while on safari. Wednesday morning, you ll be taking a scenic journey along the brand-new railway line from Nairobi to Mombasa, to the tropical east coast of Kenya. Upon arrival, you ll take a safe taxi to the paradise resort of Diani Beach, your secluded and beautiful getaway for a few days. Relax on the white sands of Diani Beach after your long journey or take part in some water sports, the choice is yours*. You will be staying at a beach-side backpacker hostel, so there are plenty of activities to get involved in, as well as amazing nightlife. After a blissful few days on the beach you ll make your way back to Nairobi on the train and our team will collect you. We recommend flying out of Nairobi any time after 9pm on the Sunday, or alternatively booking a hotel near the airport so that you can be ready for your departure on the Monday. Let us know what you re thinking and we will be able to assist you in this! The backpacker hostel will be happy to assist you in booking any activities or excursions you d like to do while in Diani Beach. You can decide what you want to do when you re there, or even just spend it relaxing on the beach for free it s up to you!

5 Your home away from home while volunteering in your first week will be a lovely cottage on the premises of the picturesque Brackenhurst Center in Limuru an ideal location with breath-taking surroundings. You will be staying in comfortable shared rooms, with communal bathrooms with hot showers. You can enjoy recreational activities in the Brackenhurst Center, including volleyball, tennis, walking trails through the indigenous forest, catching up with Wi-Fi, tasting some local treats at the café, or just taking in the magnificent view. You will be provided with towels, daily housekeeping and all your meals are included, cooked by our excellent chef. You will have 24-hour support from our experienced project team who are never too far away. While exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve, you will be staying in a safari lodge right in the heart of the wilderness. After some incredible game viewing you ll come back to the lodge for a delicious meal and sit around the fire listening to the sounds of the bush. Once you are in Diani Beach, you ll be staying in a beach-side-backpackers in dormitory style rooms. Upgrades are available on request. In between the Maasai Mara and Diani Beach, you ll head back to our private lodge in Brackenhurst, where you can enjoy nature trails, some relaxation time, or even just gorge yourself at the restaurant complete with an outdoor pizza oven Airport pick-up and drop-off 14-nights accommodation, including your volunteer accommodation, tented camp in the Maasai Mara and beach-side backpacker hostel at Diani Beach) Meals day 1 to 10 only Guided safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve Volunteer project fee, which covers all training and resources needed to make an impact All transport and transfers (excluding the train ride from Nairobi to Mombasa) 24 hour support throughout from our staff team on the ground (while volunteering) and our Destination Specialists You can arrive on any Sunday to Nairobi International Airport. We will meet you at the airport to bring you to your accommodation and drop you off at the end of your stay. Last arrival: 3 rd Dec: 2018 Flights to Nairobi Airport Medical and travel insurance Any additional activities/excursions while in Limuru, Nairobi or Diani Beach Train fare from Nairobi to Mombasa (we will help you book this!) Souvenirs, snacks, soft drinks or gifts