Join The Village Experience and Atlanta based non-profit GO EAT GIVE on the cultural trip of a lifetime to the Cultural Festival in Lamu, Kenya. GO EAT GIVE is about exploring the world and learning about different cultures through food and community service. TVE co-founder, Kelly Campbell, and GO EAT GIVE founder, Sucheta Rawal will be leading this trip and conducting cooking classes and volunteer activities throughout the week. This is a special trip to a culturally rich and diverse island. We hope you will join us!
November 13 – Arrive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight.
November 14 – Transfer to airport in the morning for flight to the Swahili island of Lamu on the Kenyan Coast. Lamu is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known to be the oldest living Swahili settlement in the world. Settle into house on Shela Beach and get acquainted with your new home for the week. Welcome dinner in the evening. (B, D)
November 15/16/17/18/19/20 – Spend your days exploring the island, laying on the beach, volunteering at the orphanage and feeding program, planting trees and cleaning up the beach with local schools, sailing on a dhow , learning about Swahili cooking, and participating in the Lamu Cultural Festival activities – dhow races, donkey races, swimming competitions, poetry readings, and much more. (B)
November 21 – Fly back to Nairobi in the late morning. Transfer to hotel for check in and dinner. (B,D)
Optional Safari to Masai Mara National Park: $1200 per person based on double occupancy.
November 22 – Depart in the morning for the Masai Mara Game Reserve to go in search of the Big Five – Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard, and Buffalo. Check into tented camp for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
November 23 – All day safari in the Masai Mara. Enjoy lunch on the shores of the Mara River. Return to camp for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
November 24 – Early morning safari. Return to camp for breakfast. Depart in the late morning for Nairobi to catch international flight home. (B)
Optional Safari to Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha: $900 per person based on double occupancy
November 22 – Depart in the morning for Lake Nakuru National Park. Spend the day on safari in search of lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffe, and the infamous pink flamingoes of Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is known as a bird lover’s paradise boasts over 350 species of birds within the park! Check into Lake Nakuru Lodge for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
November 23 – Early morning safari. Return to lodge for breakfast and time by the pool. Depart in the afternoon for Lake Naivasha. Check into Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp for dinner and overnight. Enjoy your own tented camp by the water! (B,L,D)
November 24 – Morning boat ride with the hippos on stunning Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a walking safari on Crescent Island with the giraffes, wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras. After lunch, depart for Nairobi to catch your international flight home. (B,L)
Inclusions for main trip:
- 9 nights accommodations
- All in-country transportation including roundtrip flights to Lamu
- Meals as listed
- Sunset cruise
- Swahili cooking class
- Lamu Town tour
- Cultural festival activities
- Coordination of volunteer activities
- Services of TVE guide
- Donation to orphanage in Lamu
Inclusions in safari packages:
- 2 nights accommodations
- Transport to National Park
- Park entry fees
- Services of local safari guide
- Safaris as listed
- Meals as listed Tips
Packing List:
- Passport and copy of passport
- Personal insurance card and Travel insurance information
- ATM/Credit Card – travel’s checks not advised Cash – bills over $50 dated 2001 or later
- All medications
- Yellow Fever Certificate if required
- Probiotics recommended if you have a weak stomach
- Filled prescription of Cipro
- Ibuprofen Bug Spray with Deet
- Eye drops
Hand sanitizer
- First Aid ointment
- Flashlight
- Umbrella or poncho
- Water bottle
- Camera with batteries, charger, and ample storage space
- Alarm clock
- Sunscreen and/or hat Sunglasses
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Lotion/Deodorant – all non-fragrant
- Soap
- Washcloth
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Band-aids
- Walking or hiking shoes
- Sturdy sandals
- Socks
- 1-2 long skirts for women, no shorts above the knee, no revealing tops, scarf/shawl – lots of loose fitting, comfortable outfits
- Several nice outfits for dinner
- Swimming attire and beach towel
- Layers of clothing for chilly nights – sweaters, windbreakers, long pants
- Sleeping attire
- Airplane pillow
- Travel Journal Book, magazines
- Snacks such as pretzels, chips, granola bars, and gum
- Small backpack or cargo bag to hold your everyday items
Vaccinations:
Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) or speak with a local travel doctor.
Recommendations include:
- Hepatitis A and B
- Yellow Fever
- Typhoid
- Anti-malarial (not chloroquine)
Talk to your doctor about getting a prescription for Cipro to combat food and water borne illness.
Donations:
Please pack first aid items such as band-aids, gauze, ibuprofen, children’s vitamins, and first aid ointment for the orphanage in Lamu.
Required Documents:
- Passport is required
- Visa is required – may be obtained upon arrival at the airport.
- Please have $50 US bill in order to purchase your $50 visa.
Pricing:
$2699 per person based on shared occupancy (no singles available)
$500 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration Final balance is due August 15, 2013
Payments can be sent to:
The Village Experience
6055 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Village Experience Contact Information:
Kelly Campbell
Kelly@experiencethevillage.com
Mobile: 917-862-9236
Office: 317-602-3696
Go Eat Give Contact Information:
Sucheta Rawal
Sucheta@goeatgive.com
Mobile: 404-357-0172
