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What can one expect from visiting a rural
village in Kenya?
The lifestyle of the host community is based primarily on
their occupation which in most cases is farming.
We encourage conservative use of amenities such as running
water and electricity as they are not as abundant and widely
available. We do however make sure that your stay is relatively
at ease
and you would not suffer from any great discomfort. The villagers
are very welcoming and accepting and as a guest in their
homes you would be included in all their activities and made
to feel as part of the family. This enables your homestay
visit to be as fulfilling and rewarding as possible.
What do the costs of each trip include?
The average holiday is between 4-14 days long. Our fees are
all inclusive for the entire trip. They include flights,
all accommodation, meals, transfers and ground transportation
and guide services. Please contact us with your anticipated
journey time and travel requirements and we will get back
to you immediately with a quote.
How many items is one required to carry?
For each ecotour we will provide a detailed checklist for
participants that have booked, as it will make it easier
to prepare for their journey. One requires a valid passport,
(valid for at least six months after the time of travel)
binoculars, cameras, and all other personal effects.
What is your normal group size?
Our group size range from 8-14 people; we are highly flexible,
depending on the time of year. Some of our ecotours can
operate with as few as three people.
What would the itinerary entail?
On most days, you will be helping your host family with their
daily chores and tasks such as planting, harvesting or
even selling their produce at the local market. On other
occasions, we will arrange some site-seeing trips to get
an understanding and appreciation of some of the country’s
magnificent wildlife and scenery. These excursions to national
parks and game reserves would be within close proximity
of the village homesteads. We would also organise local
language lessons, provide speakers such as the village
elders who provide information on the history and heritage
of the host community.
What languages are spoken?
The national language in Kenya is Swahili whilst the official
language is English. Most Kenyans in urban areas have good
command of English. In the rural villages you will be visiting,
the community speak Gikuyu which is their tribal language.
We will have translators to assist our groups with all
their needs.
What about health issues?
It is recommended
that you get vaccines for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid,
and Tetanus. Malaria is prevalent in most parts of the
country and hence it is generally advised one should take
anti-malaria tablets at least two weeks before departure.
For further travel advice on health matters please have
a look at Foreign & Commonwealth
Office Travel Advice Centre, in particular their section
on Kenya.
What about travel insurance?
It is a condition of booking that you are adequately insured
for the holiday. Insurance should include adequate cover
for baggage, loss of money, personal accident, medical
expenses and costs of repatriation (inc. international
medical emergency service and air ambulance service). |
