WORKCAMPS IN KENYA

In 2007 OIKOS organises in collaboration with PIVS, a local non-profit organisation, several workcamps in Kenya.

The fee of participation (including the annual membership-card of OIKOS) is 80,00 Euro and has to be paid when applying for a camp. 
The camp-fee (including board and lodging) is 180,00 €uros (for a 2 weeks camp) and 250,00 Euro (for a 3 weeks camp) and has to be paid to the camp-coordinator on arrival in Kenya.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Visits: Possibilities are:Community Church, Discos, Maasai mara, Loita forest (Only Natural Forest in Narok)
The above visits are done during the weekends, where volunteers discuss and agree together which place to visit with the help of the camp leader and local volunteers. Places such as Maasai Mara the volunteers will facilitate their own transport and entrance fee.
Visits will be planned also to local schools and health centers.

Cultural Exchange: Everybody in this International Work Camp will appreciate if you will bring to the camp important information about your country and organization. There will be a cultural presentation whereby all volunteers present will have an opportunity to present their cultures. You are free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches e.t.c. It is advised to bring your National flag.

Qualifications: No particular expertise / skills required, positive attitude, to adopt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation, flexibility, patience
However specialized skills/expertise support will be used accordingly

Cultural shock: Volunteers from the North are advised to come up with an open mind and to be highly flexible to avoid falling into guilty traps that could easily dehumanize. Over – industrial development and globalization have deprived the North of human contact and happiness and the South have the moral obligation to offer guidance. North – South cultural, economic and socio-political imbalances should be noted as the basis for intercultural tolerance, peace, respect and understanding.

Do’s and Don’ts of Volunteering:

• Do try to learn the local language and Kiswahili, it will be highly appreciated by all.
• Do show a positive interest in learning about the culture and be open minded especially in learning most things.
• Do try to be yourself despite differences you may have with the people or any community.
• Do keep promises e.g. visiting someone’s home or family, they will be waiting for you and may be disappointed if you fail them. When you take pictures/photos of the group activities and members if you have told them you are sending photos to them, please do so.
• Don’t be disappointed when things do not change or improve immediately.
• We advise volunteers not to promise the community on issues such as helping them with money, or donations from abroad especially if the volunteers know they can’t be able to help them.

SPECIAL: Educational Tourism Itinerary 2007
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PIVS/6/07

21.04.2007 - 11.05.2007

Kisumu

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PIVS/7/07

11.05.2007 - 24.05.2007

Nairobi

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PIVS/8/07

21.05.2007 - 10.06.2007

Nyando

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PIVS/9/07

08.06.2007 - 21.06.2007

Nairobi

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PIVS/10/07

21.06.2007 - 11.07.2007

Kajiado

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PIVS/11/07

06.07.2007 - 26.07.2007

Kitui

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PIVS/12/07

20.07.2007 - 09.08.2007

Machakos

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PIVS/13/07

10.08.2007 - 23.08.2007

Nairobi

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PIVS/14/07

21.08.2007 - 10.09.2007

Narok

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PIVS/15/07

07.09.2007 - 20.09.2007

Nairobi

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PIVS/16/07

21.09.2007 - 03.10.2007

Mbeere

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PIVS/17/07

05.10.2007 - 25.10.2007

Kitui

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PIVS/18/07

21.10.2007 - 10.11.2007

Voi

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PIVS/19/07

09.11.2007 - 29.11.2007

Kisumu

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PIVS/20/07

21.11.2007 - 11.12.2007

Narok

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PIVS/21/07

07.12.2007 - 27.12.2007

Mombassa

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PIVS/22/07

21.12.2007 - 10.01.2008

Kajiado

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SPECIAL: Educational Tourism Itinerary 2007

Itinerary partecipation- fee on request!

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One Day Nairobi City

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Nairobi

Tour covers the Nairobi City Center, Maasai Market/City Market, Parliament buildings, Railway Station, National Museum, Bomas of Kenya, National Archives, Mamba Village and Outing at one of Nairobi’s Disco club (African Fusion) e.t.c

 

FEE: 100 USD

Adventure/Expedition

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Nairobi /Jinja /Naivasha

This is designed for adventurous or sport oriented persons.

Day 1 Nairobi to Jinja – over night at Back Packers Camp

Day 2 Full day of Rafting at the Source of the Nile – over night at Back Packers

Day 3 transfer from Jinja to Naivasha overnight at Fisherman’s Camp

Day 4 full day of trekking/cycling at Hell’s gate national Park meals and overnight at fisherman’s camp.

Day 5 Mount Longonot hiking – 1 hour climbing up, 2 and half hours to cover the crater rim, 1 hour descending down, and then return to Nairobi after Lunch.

 

Minimum 4 persons

 

FEE: 700 USD

Safari

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Maasai Mara

This is for Nature and Animals enthusiasts.

3 days Safari

Inclusive :  Camping equipment, Game park entry fees, Campsite fees including use of two person tents, Transport by safari vehicles

 

Minimum 4 persons

 

FEE: 270 USD

Climbing

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Kenya Mountains

Day 1:Leave Nairobi accompanied by the mountain guide and lunch. Spend the remaining part of the day acclimatizing due to the sudden change of altitude or walk to the maumau caves. Dinner and overnight at campsite or hotel in Nanyuki. 

Day 2:Transfer from hotel, or short walk  to sermon gate where the climbing starts, walk through the rain forest for 9 kms (5 hours walk) to the first mountain hut – Old Moses (3300m) Night and dinner at Old Moses camp 

Day 3:After breakfast at old Moses and continue climbing through Mackinder’s valley to the second hut – shipton hut (4200m) 5 – 8 hours walk. Dinner and overnight at shipton’s camp. 

Day 4: Early in the morning climb to point lenana 4985m (17,058ft). On a very clear day we should see Mt. Kilimanjaro in the south, Mt. Elgon to the west and Indian Ocean to the east. We descend to shipton camp for main breakfast and soon after descend to old Moses for the night. Alternatively walk down to the meteorological station (6-7 hours) walk. Night at the meteorological bandas. 

Day 5: After breakfast from Old Moses catch transport to Nairobi. Alternatively descend early in the morning to naromoru Gate Park where we take our transfer back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.

Minimum 4 persons

 

FEE: 400 USD

Turkana Special

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Turkana

Day 1: Leave Nairobi or Nakuru for Lake Baringo. Picnic lunch enroute. On arrival at Lake Baringo in the afternoon, set up a camp/ check in at a lodge. Those who prefer can organize for a boat trip to see the many birds on the island. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge. 

Day 2:  After breakfast leave Baringo for Maralal. Picnic lunch enroute. A walk after lunch through the most colourful town, before proceeding to Baragoi via Losiolo which is on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

 Day 3: After breakfast leave south Horr for Lake Turkana arriving in time for lunch at El-Molo campsite/lodge which is on the shore of Lake Turkana. Rest of the day at leisure by the Jade sea. Dinner and overnight at the camp lodge.

Day 4: After breakfast visit El-Molo village. Lunch at campsite/lodge. Afternoon at leisure, fishing or swimming if the crocodiles permit. Dinner and overnight at the campsite/lodge.

Day 5: After breakfast leave Turkana for Maralal. Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at Maralal in the camp/lodge. 

Day 6: After breakfast leave Maralal for Samburu/Game Reserve. On arrival proceed to the camp site. Lodge and thereafter proceed for a late evening game drive. Return to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Early morning game drive. Return to the camp for breakfast 1000 hours. After breakfast further game drive. Return for Lunch. Further game drive form 1600 – 1800 hours. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Day 8: After breakfast leave Samburu for Naromoru river Lodge (picnic lunch). Drop off clients who want to stay behind to climb Mt. Kenya. After lunch leave for Nairobi.

Minimum 4 persons

 

FEE: 640 USD

Liota Special

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Maji Moto – Nguruman

This is an eco-tourism related program for those interested in search of adventure while on foot and coming face to face with the plains game and Maasai people.

 

6 days trip

 

Minimum 4 persons

 

FEE: 480 USD

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