Amazing African combination for over 25s - Kenya

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Mukurumuji Camp is located in a secluded region of the Shimba Hills National Reserve boundary. It is surrounded by indigenous communities and a wide variety of wildlife. Base yourself at Mukurumuji Camp for this four-week African adventure, which comprises volunteer work, two safaris and fun ocean activities.

About the camp
Camp Mukurumuji (Mu-ku-roo-moo-ji) is situated at the foothills of Shimba Hills National Reserve and is named after the Mukurumuji River ('Where People Meet') which flows through the property.

Partnership programmes with the local community as well as the Sable Valley Wildlife Sanctuary compliment the rather more luxurious, 'old-style' safari feel of the camp. The camp is totally surrounded by an ancient, impressive and unfortunately now very rare equatorial rainforest. Accommodation consists of luxury permanent tented accommodation as well as four thatched cottages and a very special suite with a remarkable open shower overlooking the Shimba Hills. The traditionally thatched, mud brick dining room and kitchen also reflect the style of a bygone 'Out of Africa' tradition.

About this placement
Included in the cost of this placment are the following activities...

Orientation: You will be taken on a local orientation to explore the bush, local school and meet the nearby villagers. In the evening you will have your first taste of the local language with some Swahili lessons and some basic first aid training.

Two days' elephant sanctuary safari and three days' big game safari: Going on safari must be one of the most exhilarating holiday adventures, and when you choose Kenya as your destination, the experience simply can’t be beaten. This landscape of incomparable drama and solitude never fails to astound, captivate and intrigue.

Project work: Camp Kenya has committed to improving the local school infastructure. You will be involved with project initiatives that include desk-making, construction, painting, teaching, landscaping and tree planting. The welcome the school offers you can be a humbling experience and your personal contribution will provide significant input into the sustainable programme for the ongoing development of the children’s education and welfare.

Community trips: You will experience an intense variety of Kenya's unique cultural heritage from the revered Masai tribe to the spiritual Digo people. Hands-on activities based at local homesteads (shambas) provide an authentic and very real immersion into normal African lives.

Ocean trips: Only 45 minutes from Shimba Hills lies the beautiful white sands of the Indian Ocean and Diani Beach. The beach offers superb Scuba diving, dolphin and whale shark safaris, kite surfing, and jet-skiing. Included in the cost of your programme is a superb beach BBQ complete with seafood.

Optional extra activities
For an extra fee, you can choose to take part in some once-in-a-lifetime activities, including...

- Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- Climbing Mount Kenya
- PADI Scuba diving course
- Kitesurfing course
- Jet skiing

The next step
If you like the sound of this African adventure in the company of like-minded travellers aged over 25, fill in the form below!

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Our users say...

"I would like to thank everyone at Camps International I had such a unforgettable time. I couldn't have asked for more. I hope to save enough money to come back again but for the short term I am looking forward to the Christmas Ball. I would definitely recommend this placement. Thanks again!" - Abi Panhale

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