Latest News for Africamp expeditions:

Africamp 1: 27th June - 25th July
Based in Western Kenya the team will be building an Office and Security Post at the site of the Ulamba Centre (where we have previously built two Orphanages, a Medical Clinic and a Community Hall) . Africampers will also put in some of the preparation work for the Early Child Development Centre. 

Africamp 2:  5th July - 4th August
Our second Africamp team are based on the slopes of Mount Kenya near the small town of Naro Moru.  Working on the renovation of a rural school and with the Nanyuki Rescue Centre for Street Children.

Africamp 3:  5th July - 4th August
Based in the small market town of Embu the team will continue with the invaluable work that our previous Africamps have put in with the renovation of Embu County Primary and our Rescue Centre for Street Children.  Embu County serves the children from the poorest backgrounds in Embu and is surrounded by the towns three largest slums.

Africamp 4:  18th July - 18th August
Building of an Early Child Development Centre at the Ulamba Orphanage site, now in its 7th year of development.  In that time the Africamp expeditions and many volunteer groups have built two wonderful orphanages, a community hall and a clinic. The project will also include running our famous Sisi Kwa Sisi Children Camps.

Africamp 5:  4th August - 5th September
Continuation of the work in Embu that was started by Africamp 3 Team.  Working on the renovation of Embu County Primary School and at our Rescue Centre for Street Children.  Based at the Embu Youth Centre with a camp for the children supported by Moving Mountains.

Africamp 6:  4th August - 5th September
Continuation of the work that was started by Africamp 2 at a rural school on the slopes of Mount Kenya and at the nearby Nanyuki Rescue Centre for Street Children.

During all projects there will be children’s camps with Moving Mountains beneficiaries and local street children.

PREPARATION

As your Africamp draws nearer there are a number of things that you should be doing in preparation for the trip.  We have detailed these below but if you have any queries or if there is anything you are unsure of please email either Chris or Andy at office@adventurealternative.com or call us on 028 708 31258

• Mt Kenya is a five day climb at high altitude. It is essential that you put the preparation in before going to Kenya to ensure that your climb is enjoyable.  The best way to train for this is to practice walking with a full pack in local hills, this will greatly help with your stamina and you should be getting in to your hills as frequently as possible.  If you do not have access to local hills then a good alternative is to improve your general fitness with the likes of jogging, swimming, etc.
• You should by now have visited your GP to seek advice on the vaccinations required for Kenya.  Some of these vaccinations need to be given at least a month before travel so please do not leave this to the last minute.
• As you know you will be working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds.  You may want to bring out gifts that we can pass on to the children that we camp with, you don’t need to spend a fortune on presents, in fact you shouldn’t spend anything, you will find friends and family will be a great source here, the kids that you meet will literally have nothing and it is better to provide the children with gifts that are useful to their education or gifts that are personal to you, friendship bracelets that you make with them is a great way to show your affection and will be much more appreciated as it is something that the kids will be able to remember you by or pens for school, clothing or even football boots and shin guards for our Black Cats Football teams, the list is endless but remember you have a baggage limit!
• You don’t need to organise for a Visa before traveling, it is very easy to get on arrival in Nairobi and the current price is $50 or £30 but we will confirm this with you closer to the travel date.
• If you do a bit a research on Kenya before you travel then you will greatly enhance your trip.  Kenya has a fascinating history and if you have read up on it you will be able to understand and enjoy Africamp even more.  In particular read up on the areas that you know you are visiting and on the relevant tribes from that area, Samburu National Park and the animals that you are likely to see, Mt Kenya and Mombasa/Malindi coastal region.