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Social Project Ruiru, Kenya

Walk Mount Kenya: Guided Hikes & Cultural Tours And Other Places

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What you offer

6h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Tour Guide
Organize and lead tours around the city.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 250

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

The $250 volunteer fee covers accommodation ($80), partial meals ($50), project materials ($45), local transport ($30), orientation and guide support ($25), and direct community contributions ($20). This fee ensures your stay is safe and impactful while supporting Ruiru Sportiff’s feeding programs, charity work, animal care, painting, and cultural exchange in Nairobi’s slums.

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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
7 days
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

This unique program combines trekking across scenic mountain trails with cultural immersion in the lives and traditions of the local Kikuyu, Meru, and Embu people. Whether you're ascending the foothills or learning about indigenous forest practices, every step offers a story—and every view, a memory. Led by experienced local guides and porters, the hike can be tailored to various fitness levels, from day hikes on lower slopes to multi-day treks

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Good health and well-being

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Quality education

Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Partnerships for the goals

Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

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