Volunteer to Help Educate Women in Kenya

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is considered the nation’s safari capital. This vibrant city is known for its cultural diversity and is home to beautiful scenery and Nairobi National Park. While in Nairobi, volunteers will work in women’s centers to promote women's education and empowerment through income-generating projects. Volunteers will also help women in under-resourced communities and centers affected by HIV/AIDS. This trip is perfect for those interested in arts and crafts, as volunteering can include sewing, candle-making, jewelry making, and finance and business management courses.

This is a minimum one-week trip and a maximum 12-week trip offered by International Volunteer HQ. All IVHQ volunteer programs include airport pickup and accommodation, program orientation, and 24-hour IVHQ staff support. This project costs $337 for one week and $4045 for 12 weeks.

Safari Through Kenya's Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is a national reserve located in the South West of Kenya and is famous for its spectacular diversity of wildlife. Visitors can see many lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, wildebeest, giraffes and zebras here. The tour begins in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya known as the “Green City in the Sun.” This metropolis is known for beauty, interesting and cosmopolitan cultures, great variety of religions and vibrant nightlife. From here, travelers journey through the Great Rift Valley and the Masai Mara where they are taken on safari drives to see the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinoceros and leopards). They then journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Created in 1961 around Lake Nakuru, the reserve is famous for its huge flock of pink flamingos and immense diversity of bird species. Travelers will be taken to a safari lodge and get to enjoy a late afternoon safari drive through the area. From here, the adventure continues to Eldoret, a town popular during Kenya’s colonial period for its moderate climate and health benefits. The adventure finishes in Kampala, the capital of Uganda and famous as the old headquarters of the Imperial British East Africa Company. Travelers can see Lugard’s Fort on Old Kampala Hill, which was the Ugandan colonial administration headquarters until 1905. 

This is a G Adventures 18-to-Thirtysomethings trip catering to 18-39 year old travelers. All G Adventures trips are led by a local guide, a CEO, Chief Experience officer, and trip revenue is driven to help the local community. Starting at $960 per person, this experience lasts over the course of 6 days. Transportation between destinations, some meals, and accommodation will be included. 

Help Rehabilitate Sea Turtles in Kenya

Join the efforts of this non-profit working to protect and rehabilitate sea turtles. As an Eco-Visitor at Watamu Turtle Watch, you’ll have the chance to go on night patrols, care for sick and injured turtles, perform in turtle x-rays, clean the turtles and their tanks and/or release turtles caught in fishing nets. You may also get involved with other marine conservation projects like restoring nearby mangrove trees and educating the local community about plant propagation. You’ll live at the organization’s beautiful housing compound, which includes en suite bathrooms, a kitchen, a courtyard, mosquito nets, etc. This is a great way to experience Kenya while also giving back to the local environment and assisting in important conservation efforts. You can volunteer for up to 2 weeks or up to 6 months with the price ranging from $1,000 to $2,500.

Local Ocean Trust: WATAMU TURTLE WATCH

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