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A Gap Year In Kenya
on safari in kenya
One simple word lures many visitors to the shores of Kenya year after year and that word is 'Safari'.
From a million animals on the move, to tribal groups, tropical beaches, lush no-rush getaways, game parks and nature reserves plus bargain hunting galore.
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| Work it | Check out our Gap Company Search Tool for ideas to work abroad. |
| Get by on | If you are on a tour you won't need much more money, but allow yourself a bit of extra spending money for gifts and souvenirs |
| What you’ll love | The parks and nature reserves. Wildlife spotting. Going on safari . |
| What you’ll hate | Petty crime in big cities. Being scared by 'big' things. It can get really hot. |
| Cost of a beer | 80p |
| Must buy | African Handicrafts |
| Must do | An overland safari |
| Must Take | A pair of walking boots and sunnies |
| Sightseeing with your ISIC |
At the African Art Gallery (Nairobi)- 50% off |
| Eat with your ISIC | At Carnivore restaurant (Nairobi)- 10% off |
| Shop with your ISIC | At Xtreme Outdoors (Nairobi) - 10% off |
Kenya is an amazing place with vast wildlife parks, tropical beaches, coral reefs and some of the friendliest people - especially if you learn a little Swahili. Even 'Jambo' (hello) will result in wide smiles and friendly faces. Most people visit Kenya for the wildlife parks - the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve is west of Nairobi and joins the Serengeti it is incredible with vast savannah grasslands prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos and the annual wildebeest migration is nothing less than spectacular. Other national parks include Amboseli National Park famous for its elephants and the view of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Tsavo West and West National Parks are also breathtaking especially as they are home to the last of the Black Rhinos. Going on safari (Swahili for journey) is something you will never forget the animals are amazing but equally so is the vast African landscape, finishing a day with a Tusker beer watching the sunset is unforgettable. Emma Carling - Euston Rd.
Whilst you're there
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| Get an insight into Kenya's most prolific game parks and stunning Great Rift Valley from just £60* per day (*plus local payment US$209) |
| Experience the Masai Mara and its abundance of wildlife, visit the Great Rift Valley to get a taste of what Kenya has to offer from £58* per day (*plus local payment US$149) |
| Teach English in the Rift Valley with I-to-I, £1895 for 12 weeks including all accommodation and transfer and orientation on arrival. Assist permanent teachers in the classroom giving conversational English an interactive edge for primary school children. You'll be based in Kitengala which borders the animal migration path through Kenya so you may see herds of Zebra and antelope on your daily ride to work - beats the usual school-run jams! |
You'll find that on all our safaris, you'll have accommodation provided in the cost. Please ask us for more details. Watch out - there's a giraffe next to you!
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