Giraffe & Lion Conservation in Kenya

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1 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 16 - 50+

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Højdepunkter

  • Support Wildlife conservation in Kenya and work with Savannah animals
  • Take part in workshops designed to teach you about different aspects of this Wildlife Conservation Project and the environment
  • Work with the endangered Rothschild Giraffe and lions in the conservancy
  • Enjoy your free time in the peaceful rural area of the country
  • Live and work alongside a global network of volunteers - making friends for life.


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Alder 16+
Singler
Par
Familier
Grupper
50+
Kørestolsbrugere

Om programmet

Help protect endangered animals in the Savannah. Work with conservation experts and preserve biodiversity for future generations!

As an environmental volunteer on our Savannah Conservation Project, you’ll support the work of local conservationists to protect wildlife in the Soysambu Conservancy. Here are some of the tasks you can expect to do:

  • Research the Rothschild giraffe and other endangered animals in the savannah
  • Set up ...

Om programmet

As an environmental volunteer on our Savannah Conservation Project, you’ll support the work of local conservationists to protect wildlife in the Soysambu Conservancy. Here are some of the tasks you can expect to do:

  • Research the Rothschild giraffe and other endangered animals in the savannah
  • Set up camera traps and study animal behavior
  • Conduct community outreaches, tree planting and installing eco-stoves for communities
  • Remove invasive species
  • Maintain waterholes to ensure vital water access to wildlife

Your work will be divided into five main categories: 

Threatened species research

Our primary focuses are to:

  • Research the ecology of the Rothschild's giraffe
  • Monitor lion movement in relation to livestock
  • Document lion population structure and interaction with other carnivores

We then share this knowledge with other reserves. This is pioneering research for giraffe and big cat conservation in Africa that could determine the fate of this species and subspecies, as lion populations fall and only a couple of thousand giraffes remain in the wild. 

Our giraffe and lion conservation work in Kenya goes a long way in maintaining a habitat where the wild animals can flourish and breed in peace. It also allows for a better kind of interaction between humans, livestock, and wildlife.

Set up camera traps

As most animals, especially lions, are very active by night, camera traps help us study their natural habitats, behaviours, and movements. You will be involved in setting up these cameras around the reserve. This will also serve as the perfect way to do mammal inventory. Inventory helps measure the success of our efforts, when counting a populations’ potential growth. This is important for giraffe and big cat conservation

Community outreach 

In addition to working in the reserve, you will also participate in a community outreach once a week on a Thursday. The outreach activities vary upon the needs of the community at the time. They could include: 

  • Teaching children about the importance of protecting the environment
  • Playing sports like football
  • Installing eco-stoves

Invasive plant removal

Alien plant species are a big problem in Kenya. They destroy endemic plants that provide a habitat for the local wildlife. You’ll help remove these plants. You’ll also help clear and maintain trails to make sure visitors don’t wander off the dedicated paths. This helps protect indigenous plants.

Maintaining natural water holes for animals

You will help maintain water holes and boreholes. This will ensure that water is constantly stored for the animals, and is vital to their survival during times of drought.



Typisk dag

You usually work five days a week. Depending on the activities, you may be required to start earlier, finish later, or work over the weekend.

Work is divided up among all the volunteers using a weekly schedule. On a typical day, you can expect to work from 8 am to 12 pm. Then, you will have a break ...

Typisk dag

You usually work five days a week. Depending on the activities, you may be required to start earlier, finish later, or work over the weekend.

Work is divided up among all the volunteers using a weekly schedule. On a typical day, you can expect to work from 8 am to 12 pm. Then, you will have a break with some time to eat, sleep, read and relax. After this, at around 2 pm, you will go back out to work in the afternoon, when the heat starts to abate. 

Workdays are usually split into physical and non-physical days, both of which are crucial for savannah conservation efforts. You’ll alternate between days for digging, cutting, and general physical labor. This is followed by days for collecting data, GPS mapping, and species research. 

Evenings are spent cooking and eating, playing games, and preparing for the following day.

Trained local staff are on hand to supervise activities and provide support, and will accompany you wherever you go on the reserve. You will also be able to take part in workshops designed to teach you about different aspects of this Wildlife Conservation Project and the environment.

Since you will be sharing accommodation with your fellow volunteers, you will be able to spend your evenings and weekends getting to know each other better.


Fritidsaktiviteter

Volunteering in Kenya is the perfect opportunity to explore this extraordinary country. With such a vast array of different activities, you’re sure to find plenty of ways to fill your evenings and weekends.

A trip to East Africa wouldn’t be complete without a safari. You can see wildlife like ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

Volunteering in Kenya is the perfect opportunity to explore this extraordinary country. With such a vast array of different activities, you’re sure to find plenty of ways to fill your evenings and weekends.

A trip to East Africa wouldn’t be complete without a safari. You can see wildlife like elephants, lions, and even the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, as you explore the savannahs.

Our projects are based in Nanyuki, which is known as the gateway to Mount Kenya. With this majestic mountain on your doorstep, it’s worth taking a day to hike around the base.

You can spend evenings at buzzing restaurants, listening to live music and trying some of the local dishes. Kenya also has must-see markets, with bright textiles and hand-carved sculptures.

You can spend your free time exploring independently or travel with a group. With so many volunteers joining us throughout the year, you’re sure to make some new friends and travel buddies during your trip. 


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 16 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 16 år gammel på programmets startdato.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

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Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af Projects Abroad

  • Accommodation

  • Food (three meals a day)

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival

  • Transport to and from your work placement

  • In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time local staff

  • Emergency assistance from our international emergency response team

  • Project equipment and materials, including access to our database with thousands of resources

  • A supervisor/mentor at your work placement

  • Training and workshops from our experienced local staff

  • Regular social events and community activities with other volunteers and interns

  • Access to our local office with internet connection

  • Certification of project completion

  • Access to our alumni services and discounts

  • A cultural awareness course

Afhentning i lufthavnen i Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

A Projects Abroad staff member will be there to welcome you when you arrive at Nairobi Airport (NBO). From the airport, you will travel on a shuttle bus to Nanyuki, and then be taken to your host family. If you arrive at the airport late at night, you will stay overnight at a guesthouse in Nairobi and take the shuttle the next day. Depending on traffic, this will be a three to four hour drive.

Your airport transfer is included in the cost of your project fee, so you don’t have to worry about extra expenses.

Indkvartering

You'll stay at shared accommodation with other Projects Abroad volunteers in the reserve. This is a great way to get to know your fellow volunteers and share the experience of living in African savannah together.

The accommodation is safe, clean, and comfortable. 

Mad og drikkevarer

Your program fees include three meals a day.

Internetadgang

God adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) i Nairobi. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Kenya. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Kenya giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Kenya, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Kenya. VACCINE CHECKER

Oplysninger ved ankomst

A Projects Abroad staff member will be there to welcome you when you arrive at Nairobi Airport (NBO). From the airport, you will travel on a shuttle bus to Nanyuki, and then be taken to your host family. If you arrive at the airport late at night, you will stay overnight at a guesthouse in Nairobi and take the shuttle the next day. Depending on traffic, this will be a three to four-hour drive.

Your airport transfer is included in the cost of your project fee, so you don’t have to worry about extra expenses.

Tilgængelighed
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Programgebyrer

1 uge (min. ophold) 2.245€
3 uger 3.025€
4 uger 3.415€
8 uger 4.975€
12 uger (max. ophold) 6.535€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 1.394€/uge

Programgebyrer

1.394€ pr. uge 1 - 12 weeks Alder 16 - 50+

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Duration

1 - 12 weeks

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Spoken languages: Engelsk

Om projektet

For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.

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For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.  

We connect passionate individuals with impactful projects that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering a better future for all.

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Join Projects Abroad and embark on a transformative adventure that will broaden your horizons, deepen your understanding of the world, and empower you to create lasting change.

207 feltrapporter · rating5

Caroline Maher rating5

2020 at Giraffe & Lion Conservation in Kenya

I am the kind of person that will take every moment and try to make the best of it. I loved getting up every morning and getting in the Jeep to go do whichever job was on for the day. Some were harder than others. Just driving through the conservancy on our way to the job was amazing. Seeing the ...
Elizabeth Edwards-Slaughter rating5

2019 at Giraffe & Lion Conservation in Kenya

I really loved the community work the most, which is surprising as I came here for the animals. It is so rewarding to know you are making a difference in the community and it's so fun to meet lots of different interesting people. I made some really good local friends. It was also amazing to get ...
James Fazal rating5

2018 at Giraffe & Lion Conservation in Kenya

The animal monitoring sessions were definitely the highlight for me, getting close to the giraffes in particular. The staff were all so friendly and the atmosphere of the whole camp including the volunteers was great. Felt like i was leaving a ...
Amanda Norman rating5

2018 at Giraffe & Lion Conservation in Kenya

I loved all of the activities we did on the project, but my favourite was the giraffe survey. The de-snaring was fascinating, but could get hot, so take plenty of water. I wish I'd stayed another week or so as would have liked to have done some of the community work, but timings didn't work. I ...
Jodie Yarwood rating5

2017 at Giraffe & Lion Conservation in Kenya

I enjoyed all elements of my experience but in particular the work within the conservancy; giraffe survey, lion monitoring and the wildlife census etc. I found all these very educational whilst in the most beautiful ...
Phoebe Coupland rating5

2020 at Medical Intern

The most enjoyable experience in Nepal was the Chitwan safari on one of our leisure activities that went for the weekend. In CMC hosptial working in maternity and the operation theatre, we had the amazing experience of being able to watch a lot of babies being ...

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