A career break in Kenya is a superb opportunity to explore one of the classic African destinations in-depth. One of the main reasons a career break in Kenya is so exciting is that it’s undoubtedly one of the best places in Africa for viewing wildlife (and in many peoples’ opinion the best). An absolute ‘must visit’ on a career break in Kenya is the world renowned Maasai Mara game reserve – a vast and idyllic savannah dotted with acacia trees and teeming with a diverse range of incredible wildlife. On a career break in Kenya you’re pretty much guaranteed to see all of Africa’s ‘Big Five’ animals (rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard) as well as countless others too numerous to mention here.
Kenya career break
If you’d like to ‘give something back’ and volunteer on a Kenya career break there are some extremely rewarding Kenya voluntary work programmes to choose from – working either to help endangered wildlife or to provide support to disadvantaged people or communities. Take a look at our range of Kenya travel programmes below.
Make a small but meaningful difference to people in Nairobi. Work in a hospital or orphanage, reaching out to people who live in poverty. You can teach and care for the children, help repair infrastructure and learn Swahili too.
Get involved with successful projects that aim to give children and families the means to sustain themselves. You can help provide food, shelter, clean water, training and health care – and most valuable of all, emotional support.
Learn about the ways of the African wilds and the culture of the Massai by volunteering on this incredible project. You can help to gather vital data about wildlife activities, immerse yourself in the nomadic culture, and explore the stunning landscapes of Kenya.
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Join this trip and feel a real sense of achievement as you reach the peak and witness spectacular views over Tanzania and Kenya.
Teach English and computer skills in the morning and organise sports sessions in the afternoons. The lessons will greatly improve the children’s prospects, while sport will keep them fit and give them a chance to enjoy themselves.
History teacher Daniel Guiney decided to take his classroom skills to Cambodia and explore the wonders of Asian culture! Find out more about his trip of a lifetime here.
Gap Year for Grown Ups have many Career Break Voluntary Projects in Africa for grown up gappers. Because Gap Year for Grown Ups is the leading authority and only specialist source of ideas and options for grown up gap years, it has the widest range of volunteering programmes in Africa. These include animal/wildlife conservation, teaching English in Africa, community volunteering in Africa and Voluntary work with children in Africa.
