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Camps International Gap Year Itineraries
With us you'll spend time in our community and wildlife camps; Camp Kenya, Camp Tanzania and Camp Borneo You'll have the opportunity to trek mountains and dive the Indian Ocean with gappers from the UK, Australia and Europe.
Our 1 Month Gap Year Experiences
Camp Kenya - 1 Month
A Gap Year doesn't need to be a whole year. If you're between finishing A levels and going to University or just fancy an extended voluntary holiday then CK1 is perfect and hopefully just what you're looking for.
Highlights
- Ideal if you don't have time for a full gap year
- Key involvement in ongoing Community projects, including construction, teaching and sports
- Working Safari at Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
- 2-day big game safari in National Park
- Working safari on Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary
- Opportunities to Scuba Dive or Mountain Trek
- Half Day Snorkeling Trip & Cultural Village Tour
- Indian Ocean Beach and Kenya Bush location
Camp Tanzania - 1 Month
Camp Tanzania programmes operate from the Moshi area of Northern Tanzania, literally in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. As with everything we do there is a strong community and wildlife focus and there is probably nowhere better in the world to enjoy an experience combining these elements.
Highlights
- 3–week School Community Project in the Kilimanjaro foothills
- 3-day big game safari in National Parks
- Swahili lessons, orientation and 24-hour on-site management
- Cultural excursion days
- Optional mountain week for Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru (Mountain climbs are booked separately on request for an additional charge)
Camp Zanzibar - 1 Month
The CZ one month Zanzibar experience is geared towards volunteers who are interested in the marine environment, and specifically the conservation of dolphins, whales and other marine mammals. You see, there is a reason for us using a dolphin on our Camp Zanzibar logo!
- Key involvement in ongoing Marine conservation projects
- 4 day cetacean (dolphins & whales) conservation program in partnership with KIDOTOA (Kizimkazi Dolphin Tourism Operators Association)
- Regular Boat Trips to monitor and identify the Kizimkazi Dolphins
- Spice Tour
- Environmental education workshops with local schools
- Shoreline safaris & beach clean ups
- Visit to Jozani National Wildlife Park to see the endangered Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey
- 2 night home stay visit
- 2 night Stonetown visit (bed and breakfast only at backpacker hotel)
- PADI Introductory course with one ocean dive.
- Optional 2 day Ras Nungwi Beach Party
Camp Borneo - 1 Month
It may seem a long way to go for only 1 month but we have a packed itinerary for you. If you are pushed for time because of Uni or looking to add this to your ‘round the world’ trip then a month in Borneo is perfect. Orang-utans, community work and a one week jungle experience are some key highlights.
Highlights
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Key involvement in ongoing community projects, including construction, teaching and sports
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Work on environmental project in Lower Kinabatangan region of eastern Sabah
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Visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary
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Opportunities to Scuba Dive, Mountain or jungle trek as well as R&R days
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Eastern and Western Borneo locations including homestay, jungle camping and community camp
Sports Development Expedition - 1 Month
The Sports Development Expedition (SDX) offers a unique opportunity for volunteers to get 'hands-on' experience of coaching in less fortunate, rural communities and schools in Kenya or Borneo.
It gives students the chance to directly apply their skills and knowledge to provide inspiration and all of the benefits of their own education to others. In 2008 University of Portsmouth joined the expedition and this year both Surrey & Southampton University have also joined the programme.
Highlights
- 4 week sports development team expedition to Kenya or Borneo
- Get involved with everything from low level construction to coaching
- Learn practical skills for coaching in less privileged areas
- Pass on your own experience and help improve overall sports teaching methods
- Work with raw talent from several local African/Asian schools
- Develop skills to be pitted against each other in an inter-school, 'Grand Finale' festival
- Authentic African/Asian Bush Camp Locations
- Rest & relaxation time
- Enhances your CV
- Experience fresh challenges as part of a dynamic team
Our 2 Month Gap Year Experiences
Camp Kenya - 2 Months
CK 2 is perfect if you have a little more time to travel and it enables you to play a bigger part in our projects and also to create a stronger bond with the local people, our staff and of course, your fellow gappers.
Highlights
- Includes Primate & Marine Conservation
- Ideal if you don't have time for a full gap year
- Key involvement in ongoing Community projects, including construction, teaching and sports
- Working Safari at Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
- 2-day big game safari in National Park
- Working safari on Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary
- Opportunities to Scuba Dive or Mountain Trek
- Half Day Snorkeling Trip & Cultural Village Tour
- Indian Ocean Beach and Kenya Bush location
Camp Tanzania - 2 Months
Camp Tanzania programmes operate from the Moshi area of Northern Tanzania, literally in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. As with everything we do there is a strong community and wildlife focus. For the really adventurous you can use your third week to climb Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru and to finish things off we have thrown in 10 days on Zanzibar Island at the end.
Highlights
- Includes 9 days at Camp Zanzibar
- School Project in the Kilimanjaro foothills
- Big game safari in National Parks
- Swahili lessons, orientation and 24-hour on-site management
- Cultural excursion days
- Opportunities to Scuba Dive
- Optional mountain week for Kilimanjaro/ Mt Meru
(Mountain climbs are booked separately on request for an additional charge)
Camp Borneo - 2 Months
Our 2-month Borneo programme has everything you get during a one-month stay plus our Marine Awareness Programme on Mantanani Island complete with a PADI Open Water Scuba Diving qualification. Your weeks spent on the idyllic Mantanani Island will complement perfectly your time spent on the mainland on your main community project. And all this is wrapped up with a jungle experience on the Kinabatangan River including a visit to the Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary.
Highlights
- Includes PADI Open Water diving course with other dives assisting with Marine Awareness Programme
- Key involvement in ongoing community projects, including construction, teaching and sports
- Work on environmental project in Lower Kinabatangan region of eastern Sabah
- Visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary
- Marine Awareness programme, educating and assisting remote island community to preserve their marine environment
Our 3 Month Gap Year Experiences
Camp Kenya - 3 Months
CK3 is the ultimate Camp Kenya experience and gives you the opportunity to dedicate the maximum amount of time to our ongoing projects and in some cases see projects through from start to finish. During your 3 months at Camp Kenya you will integrate into the community and forge strong bonds with the local people, our staff and of course, your fellow gappers.
Highlights
- Includes Primate & Marine Conservation
- Ideal if you don't have time for a full gap year
- Key involvement in ongoing Community projects, including, construction, teaching and sports
- Working Safari at Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
- 2-day big game safari in National Park
- Working safari on Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary
- Opportunities to Scuba Dive or Mountain Trek
- Half Day Snorkeling Trip & Cultural Village Tour
- Indian Ocean Beach and Kenya Bush location
Camp Tanzania - 3 Months
Camp Tanzania programmes operate from the Moshi area of Northern Tanzania, literally in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. As with everything we do there is a strong community and wildlife focus. For the really adventurous you can use your third week to climb Kilimanjaro or Mt Meru and to finish things off we have thrown in 10 days on Zanzibar Island at the end.
Highlights
- Includes 9-day Zanzibar 'Beach Life' including snorkelling, Spice Tours and excursions to Stone Town
- School Project in the Kilimanjaro foothills
- 4 day big game safari in National Parks - including 2 transfer days
- Swahili lessons, orientation and 24-hour on-site management
- Cultural excursion days
- Opportunities to Scuba Dive
- Optional mountain week for Kilimanjaro/ Mt Meru*
(Mountain climbs are booked separately on request for an additional charge)
Camp Borneo - 3 Months
Our 3-month experience has it all for those who are looking to immerse themselves in Malaysian culture and adventure. This trip includes all aspects of Camp Borneo 2 (Community project, Marine Awareness Programme, Wildlife and Orang-Utan Sanctuary) with more time available for community project work as well as the opportunity to trek unsupported in dense Borneo jungle. In addition you get to spend your final week exploring the beaches of peninsula Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur city.
Highlights
- Key involvement in ongoing community projects, including construction, teaching and sports
- Work on environmental project in Lower Kinabatangan region of eastern Sabah
- Visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary
- Marine Awareness programme, educating and assisting remote community to preserve their marine environment
- PADI Open Water diving course with other dives assisting with Marine Awareness Programme
- Learn to survive in remote Borneo jungle on an unsupported trek
Our Tanzanian & Kenyan Experiences
Book Camp Tanzania 1 and any Camp Kenya package and receive 10% off.
Highlights
- 2 countries 2 safaris
- From Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean
- Project work in TZ and Kenya
- Elephant and primate wildlife projects in Kenya
Add An Adventure...
Aims, objectives and expectation not only realized but superseded. In every way a truly beneficial and worthwhile experience. I have not only become more knowledgeable, but also up built as a person and more prepared to enter into adult life. I want to thank Camp Kenya for this phenomenal and unforgettable experience.
Anna Cyrano
