VOLUNTEERING
The Importance of your contribution in Kenya
The Importance of your contribution in Kenya
Our Conservation Project is located in Kenya, specifically around Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru National Park serves as a vital sanctuary for endangered species, such as rhinos and Rothschild giraffes, and is recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA). It has received prestigious international conservation accolades, including designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Ramsar site, making it an exceptional venue for wildlife observation and a successful haven for both black and white rhinos.
Participants in the Baboon Project Kenya volunteer program will partake in critical activities, which include ecological monitoring, wildlife tracking, conducting population censuses, and the removal of invasive plant species that pose a threat to the ecosystem. Furthermore, you will assess water quality and identify pollution sources at Lake Nakuru. On a community level, your contributions will bolster our ongoing reforestation efforts under the Green Schools project, which involves tree planting and monitoring progress at primary schools near Lake Nakuru National Park. A wildlife specialist will be available to provide guidance and training throughout your participation.
Baboon Project Kenya Volunteer Requirements
Volunteer Programs
Volunteer Itinerary
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Volunteers Placement Cost
All prices in USD
- Application fee is one off per person (unlimited placements)
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- Discounts may apply if travelling in a pair or group!
- All credit card /international fees included in below pricing!
Food and Accommodation
All Volunteers will stay at our volunteer house, Sleepway Cottage, situated approximately 1 km from the main area of Lake Nakuru National Park and within a 2-kilometer radius of our project sites. Accommodations are shared, with 2-4 people per room, and amenities include hot showers, bed linen, and free Wi-Fi. We encourage all participants to be environmentally conscious and to use resources, particularly electricity, judiciously. Meals will be provided, and rooms will be cleaned on weekends, but you are expected to maintain cleanliness and organization by tidying up after yourself.
The meals will primarily feature traditional Kenyan cuisine, including vegetables, potatoes, eggs, bread, pancakes (known locally as "chapati"), and a variety of fruits like oranges, bananas, and avocados. During the weekdays, you will receive three meals a day, while on weekends, two meals will be provided.
Daily Schedule Timings:
Embrace the opportunity to contribute to wildlife conservation witjh Baboon Project Kenya, as collective efforts can significantly impact the preservation of these essential ecosystems for future generations.
Active participation in relevant activities for at least five hours daily is expected, with the understanding that the schedule may adapt to project and community needs, highlighting the importance of flexibility and adaptability for a rewarding volunteering experience.
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Modest or casual attire is required while in the conservancy area and when interacting in the village. It must be totally covering the knees and shoulders, (nothing revealing, tight fitting, sheer, low cut, or with any offensive/inappropriate displayed on it).
Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.
Gives a voice to nature and wildlife!
