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Safaris and Tours with Elective Africa
Location: Kenya: Mombasa
Dates: Please visit our website for more information.
Elective Africa
30 Lockwood Dr. Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
Call Us
Phone: 1 609 643 0188
Fax: 1 609 228 5821
Description
Our safaris and trips are targeted towards the traveller who seeks more than just sightseeing, they want more, be it authenticity, connecting with new people, experiencing culture, make an impact in their own small way.. our trips are designed to include some these unique components. As part of their trips, participants can choose to participate in volunteer projects targeting a range of issues such as education, healthcare, sanitation, orphanage care, elderly care, and sports development, among others. We also include activities that facilitate cultural immersion.
Highlights
Overview of the Country
With a population of 39 million, Kenya is situated in the east of Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, north of Tanzania. Relative size of country is slightly more than twice the state of Nevada or approximately two and half times the size of Britain. Kenya remains a popular tourist destination given is world famous wildlife attracting Safari tourists the country has numerous wildlife reserves containing thousands of animal species; with the most popular being the "big five" of Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant . The country is also a popular touring destination given its exotic reef-lined beaches on the coast of the Indian Ocean. The country has numerous wildlife reserves. The country's popularity has recently gotten a further boost with President Obama's Kenyan roots.
The country is named after Mt. Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. Kenya is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Uganda to the West, Tanzania to the South and the eastern side boarders the Indian Ocean.
Kenya has a tropical climate. It is hot and humid at the coast, temperate inland and dry in the northern parts of the country. The country receives a great deal of sunshine all the year round and summer clothes are worn throughout the year. It is usually cool at night and early in the morning.
The country is a democracy and the economy is a market based system. The key economic activities are tourism and agriculture.
Travel Types
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Rafting
- Kayaking (River)
- Trekking
- Safari
- Student Tours
- Vacation Packages
Cost in US$:
Please visit our website for more information.
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Participants Travel to Kenya
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Other
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post Services Include
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Alumni Network
Elective Africa's Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide and offer opportunities for both students and international volunteers to interact in development and educational programs thus enabling them to gain experience and build their capacities for their lives and that of future generations.
Year Founded
2000
