Volunteering in Kenya

Travel in Kenya for a life changing experience !

Take a break from your everyday life and join an international volunteer programme in Kenya!

The cradle of humanity is welcoming you for an intense cultural and linguistic exchange.

The country is known for its national parks, safaris and natural reserves but, unfortunately, Kenya also has another reality. A big part of the population lives below the poverty line and is counting on help from international volunteers.

Jambo Bwana wageni, wakaribishwa, Kenya yetu Hakuna Matata.

Translation: “Hi visitors, how are you, welcome to Kenya, no worries.”

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Info & details

Your arrival in Kenya !

Local time in Nairobi:

Bénévolat au Kenya découvrir le pays différement

The programme starts every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, and you'll be greeted the day before at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which is located about 15 kilometres from Nairobi.

Before you begin at your project, you will participate in a few hours of introduction courses with the coordinator. These courses include explanations about the country, the culture, customs and traditions as well as a few phrases of the local vocabulary. It is important to be aware of the local culture and be respectful and open-minded. Volunteering requires flexibility and independence.

Volunteer programme Globalong Kenya You must be able to be independent and improvise during your placement, even though the local coordinator will be with you before and during your placement.

The tasks and timetables may vary depending on the placement, but expect a commitment of 20-30 hours per week. We organize placements in two different areas: social and national parks.

If you choose to participate in the volunteer programme in Kenya, you will receive a complete guide of the country, the placement, good advice and important and useful information before you arrive.

Meals, accommodation and safaris in Kenya !

The meals and accommodation in Kenya:

The majority of volunteers are housed with the local coordinator in a residential area in Nairobi (see conditions in the description of each placement). You will share your room with other volunteers, and you will have three meals a day. Kenyan traditional dishes include the Ugadi (cracked corn porridge), bread chapatti (a kind of wheat flour tortillas), beans, vegetables, potatoes and rice.

Safaris in Kenya:

The majority of our participants wish to visit the country before leaving, and that is why we strongly recommend going on a safari.

Globalong Volunteer programme Kenya The local coordinator can help arrange trips to Maasai Mara National Reserve or the Karen Blixen farm.

You can also take part in one of our camping safaris for a longer period:

A 14 day safari-Uganda Nairobi-Nairobi to Maasai Mara and gorillas

A 30 day safari Nairobi-Johannesburg

Finally you can take a safari or a trek in the Kilimanjaro area in Tanzania - the bus trip from Nairobi-Arusha is easy and our coordinators in Kenya and Tanzania can help you organize everything.