East African School Programmes
6 day Laikipia Adventure
Suggested Programme
The outdoors has always been a fantastic medium
for personal development, and used safely through adventurous activities,
a way of acquiring skills and equipping people with the qualities
needed for everyday life. Concepts such as trust, responsibility,
goal setting, teamwork, leadership, and planning are highly sought
after but not openly taught in the school curriculum. These concepts
can help broaden a student in an holistic sense; socially, emotionally,
physically and morally. Being in the natural environment and
learning to become part of it, not fight it is central to our
philosophy. The Kenyan wilderness provides us with a beautiful
and challenging arena to deliver high quality Experiential Programmes.
Our base on Kijabe Group Ranch in Laikipia district, is the perfect
place for students to challenge themselves. Students camp on
this programme and get involved in food preparation, cooking,
cleaning and looking after the welfare of all the team members.
Day 1 Nairobi to Laikipia Group Ranch
You are met by a member
of Rift Valley Adventures and transferred our Laikipia Group
Ranch. Your journey goes through Kikuyu villages and small farms
past the base of Mt. Kenya, complete with glaciers, where we
reach our campsite in the heart of the Laikipiak Ndorobo tribal
land. The Ndorobo live a traditional lifestyle herding their
livestock in the way they have done for hundreds of years. After
the programme brief, job roles are allocated and there is time
to relax and explore the wonderful expanse of Laikipia.
Day 2 Team Initiatives & Problem
Solvers
Today we explore
group dynamic issues starting off on small problem solver and
initiative exercises and gradually building our skills throughout
the day. The final activity is our Challenge course where we
have combined physical and mental activities in a natural environment
where young people can learn and understand leadership and team
concepts. They gain direct feedback and build confidence as competent
leaders and team members to improve themselves for their roles
within school, society and the future workplace.
Day 3 Lendille Trek
Lendille Peaks with its twin granite domes
is our destination today. Along the way you can learn from our
Samburu guide about how to survive on bush food and light a fire
with two sticks. Upon reaching Lendille the views over the northern
frontier are superb as are the abseils ranging in size from 10-70
metres!
Day 4 Local School & Kijabe
After an early morning mountain
bike ride we reach Kimanjo Primary School. Part of the morning
is spent interacting with kids, gaining an insight into how a
Ndorobo child grows up in Laikipia. The afternoon is spent cycling
to our camp on the Uaso Nyiro river.
Day 5 Rafting the Uaso
What better way to spend a day in Kenya
than paddling down the Uaso Nyiro River winding our way through
remote gorges. Wildlife abounds with monkey, bushbuck, waterbuck,
eland, impala, cheetah, giraffe and maybe we might see elephant
or the elusive leopard. Tonight camp is set up on the banks of
the river underneath the enormous Mugumo Trees.
Day 6 Rafting
After a leisurely start we raft the rest of the
morning absorbing the dramatic scenery and a last chance to catch
a glimpse of the resident willdife. We are met by our vehicles
for a transfer to Nanyuki & then onto Nairobi.
Possible Extensions: Tassia Community Lodge, Kijabe Group Ranch
camel trek, overnight rafting trips, 2-day mountain bike rides,
Mt.Kenya trek.
Price
From 11900/= per student fully catered
Includes: Food, Tents, Sleeping mats, activities, security,
Sanctuary fees, qualified instructors.
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