Accommodation
Mukurumuji Camp consists of luxury permanent tented accommodation. Four thatched cottages with classic safari style tents and Swahili furniture, as well as a very special suite with a remarkable open shower overlooking the Shimba Hills Reserve provide ample and comfortable accommodation. The traditionally thatched, mud brick dining room and kitchen also reflect a style of a bygone "Out of Africa" tradition.
Camp Tsavo is a permanent bush camp in the centre of Rukinga Sanctuary and is set out like an African village, the Centre’s makuti-thatched ‘rondavels’ (circular bandas with conical roofs) were built using local techniques, materials and labour. Eight single sex dormitories sleep up to 40 people and large dome tents accommodate a further 40 people during the summer.
Inside each banda there are four pairs of rustic wooden bunk beds. Individual sleeping units consist of a single bed, high-density mattress, sheets, blankets, pillows and sleeping nets as well as shelves to keep your belongings. For our life programme you have the choice of staying in dome tents (for the more adventurous amongst you) or the luxury of the Lodge, a beautiful, fully equipped four double bedroom house overlooking the sanctuary. The camp is surrounded by a fence to provide security from wildlife. There is one large mess area as well as a large campfire area where you can relax after a hard day working in the bush.
Transport
Special Safari prepared mini buses as well as 4x4 vehicles support the camp infrastructure and guest requirements.
Meals
30 breakfasts, 29 lunches and 30 dinners. As with all Camp Kenya camps the food is excellent and varied. All tastes are catered for including vegetarian and vegan. Drinking water is plentiful, free of charge and included in all of the varied packages on offer.
At Camp Tsavo there is a large, well-equipped kitchen in camp, manned by our head chef who, with his team supplies a daily menu of fresh local produce. Fish, meat chicken, fruit and vegetables are all part of your menu and a wide range of diets can also be catered for including vegetarian and vegan.
Staff
Camp International Guide
Age Restriction
Our Community Life Programme is designed for 24+ year olds (for 18-24 year olds please refer to our Gap Year Programmes).
Group Size
10
Other Information
Visa:
You will require a tourist visa to enter Kenya and Tanzania. Help with visa applications will be given as and when you apply for them. A travel manual is given to you at time of booking to help you prepare for your trip
Vaccinations and Malaria:
Malaria is prevelant throughout East Africa so you will need to talk to your GP or travel nurse about protection. Keeping covered up in the evenings and having mosquieto spray containing 50% deet is always good. You will also need to seek advice about the recommended vacinations.
Language:
Many languages are spoken in Kenya and Tanzania. Swahili and English are used widely, as our traditional tribel langauges.
Money and time:
Kenyas currency is Kenyan shillings and these can be purchased before you travel. We recommend a small amount is taken and the remainder is taken in travellers cheques.
Tananian currency is also shillings, although they cannot be purchased outside of Tanzania. We recommend you change a small amount into US dollars and take the remainder in travellers cheques
Kenya and Tanzania are 2 – 3 hours ahead depending on Greenwich Mean Time.
Local customs and eitequet:
You will be briefed fully on arrival to make sure you remain culturally sensertive to your surroundings and the people in your new enviroment. All camps have permanent managers that wil assit your throughout your stay and give you support and guidance.
Why not add on a P.A.D.I. dive course, or Mount Kenya or Kilimanjaro climb - contact us for further information of these trips.
Operator Remarks
Please be aware that the exact nature of the work you will be involved in will depend on the current needs and priorities of the school and village. As volunteers it is important to remain flexible and keep in mind that sometimes priorities and/or emergencies may arise which may result in your duties changing at short notice. We also reserve the right to change the order of your itinerary, not the components, to suit client numbers and seasonality.