Overview

 Highlights


  • Complete a community project to assist a remote Kenyan village school
  • Game safari at the remote Ol Pejeta Conservancy Reserve
  • Viewing elephants, lions, cheetahs, Grevy's zebras, buffalos, oryx, grants gazelles, dikdiks, cheetah, and hyena on safari
  • Acclimatisation day on flanks of Mt Kenya with opportunities to spot wildlife
  • Traverse Mount Kenya from East to West via the Chogoria and Sirimon routes
  • Ascend via the quieter and most dramatic Chogoria route, climbing to Point Lenana, the highest trekking peak in Mt Kenya
  • Include service learning projects that address UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Tailor this itinerary to suit your school's needs & budget

This exciting school trip in Kenya combines a service learning project with outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities and a challenging trek to ascend Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak.

The adventure begins in Nairobi where students visit the herds of inquisitive Rothschild giraffe that wander the grounds of the famous Giraffe Manor. From Nairobi we travel by private vehicle to a village primary school where we'll spend three days working alongside local teachers and tradesmen to refurbish classrooms. From here we then set off on a fully supported 6-day camping adventure to summit Kenya's highest peak, the majestic Mt Kenya (4985m). Home to diverse wildlife and fewer trekkers than Kilimanjaro, trekking on Mt Kenya offers an exhilarating climb without the crowds. The Chogoria/Sirimon Route offers the best combination of alpine scenery and acclimatisation as we traverse the mountain via Point Lenana at 4985m. After completing the trek, students return to the plains to view the incredible wild game and bird life of the remote Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

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Grading:Moderate to Challenging   

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Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Nairobi

Day 2

Drive to Mount Kenya foothills

Day 3-5

Commence community project at a village school

Day 6

Drive to Mt Kenya National Park and commence trek

Day 7

Lake Ellis

Day 8

To Mintos

Day 9

Simba Tarn

Day 10

Point Lenana (4985m), descend to Old Moses Camp (3000m)

Day 11

Off mountain and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for wildlife safari

Day 12

Full day game viewing in Ol Pejeta Conservancy Area

Day 13

Morning game drive, return to Nairobi


Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education:  Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.

Industry Innovation And Infrastructure:  Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable development.

Reduced Inequalities:  To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.


Learning outcomes for students

World Expeditions Schools journeys are designed to encourage positive personal development and the learning of life skills, while leaving the communities and environments we travel to, in a better condition than when we arrived.
The programs are designed to:
• build strong friendships and bonds with their peers, their teachers, and the local people they meet.
• increase the confidence to engage with new people, and collaboratively make informed decisions.
• discover the benefits of working cooperatively together as a cohesive team, to achieve a common objective.
• Increase the ability to face, and cope with, mental and physical challenges and therefore increase resilience.
• give students a chance to appreciate and care for the natural world. The environments we travel through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment.
• Learn personal skills i.e., time management, personal hygiene, responsibility for personal gear, patience, tolerance, and public speaking.
We help encourage students to learn what it means to be a true global citizen.


Grading

Moderate to Challenging

Mount Kenya Ascent is graded moderate to challenging and is considered to be one of the more demanding treks in East Africa, suitable for experienced and fit walkers only. Undoubtedly the altitude is a factor in determining the challenging grade of the trip, however, the terrain you will be required to ascend and descend through is sometimes difficult to negotiate at times, with some rock scrambling and long ascents. This trip has been designed to achieve the best possible acclimatisation in the time frame. As with all our Challenging programs, we expect people to be regular outdoors people, enjoying aerobic sport around four or five times a week over some period of time. Preferably this has been a long term interest but if not, you have set a program of fitness preparation with at least three months lead in time to your trip. The fitter you are for your trip, the more of a holiday it will be. Activities as close to the actual activity on your trip are the best training; in this instance walking and climbing, with and without a pack. This builds leg strength, aerobic capacity and confidence in your ability to travel comfortably with a pack for extended periods. Whilst this ascent of Mt Kenya is not a technical climb, it is nevertheless a short and steep trek at altitude in possibly adverse weather conditions, and for many people it will be the hardest physical walk of their life. Come and talk to us if you are unsure about your suitability for the Mt Kenya Ascent..


Customise your program

We can fully customise a School Travel Program to suit your students' learning objectives and budget. Whether you require a Service Learning program, physical challenge, cultural immersion or certain curriculum targets - talk to one of our educational travel experts about the elements you need in your itinerary. We pride ourselves on developing unique itineraries to meet the learning requirements for schools.

World Expeditions Schools is a division of one of the world's leading adventure travel companies, World Expeditions. We can develop itineraries in any destination that is offered by World Expeditions, which is to every continent on earth.

Use our simple Expedition Design Form to contact us with your requirements and an educational travel expert will be in touch to assist.


Why travel with us

Why travel with us

Assisted over
14,000 Students Worldwide

Since the 1980's, we have helped students from around the globe to experience the world's most exciting destinations, allowing them to travel, give, grow.

400+ Service Learning
Programs

Together with students, we have completed over 400 Service Learning programs in developing countries. We will always continue to support causes including social justice, animal welfare, the environment and more.

Fully Customised
School Travel Programs

Want to include service learning, your school curriculum and a physical challenge, or any of the above? Contact us and we can design a program fully catered for your students and budget.

Safety and
Support - Our #1 Priority

Every school receives a detailed risk management plan that is guided by government advisories and the local partners we work with. We never compromise on the safety of your students to reduce the price of the program.

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Want to find out more?

Our educational travel experts are ready to help you tailor an itinerary or service learning project to suit your school’s needs and budget. Contact us today to receive a free consultation.


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