These new and exciting range of projects have been established from a genuine call for oversees volunteers by the people of Laikipia. Oyster was approached by Gill Littlewood, a British ex-pat who has lived in this largely unvisited equatorial region for most of her life. Gill is an active member of the Laikipia community and she has identified a number of volunteering projects that are ideal for Oyster.
The projects, include several local schools in the Nanyuki area (situated near Mount Kenya), the Naro Moro home for children with disabilities and the Nanyuki Children’s Home which cares for around 80 abandoned or orphaned children. Alternatively we have a very different option, for those with a keen interest in zoology, helping with research projects at a wildlife reserve including black Rhino and orphaned chimpanzees.
As well as flights, included in the price are a pre departure course and a 3 day, 2 night safari. The UK based course will give you a chance to get real background knowledge of the community, culture, projects and language as well as meeting the other volunteers you will be going with. The term ‘safari’ originates from Kenya (Swahili for ‘journey’) and it remains the country that can offer you the best in wildlife, landscape and culture.
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