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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
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
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.
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.
- Verified Host
- This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
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- Did something not go as planned? Contact our team.
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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
Learn moreRequirements
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.
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Hosted by Patrick
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