Friday 9 November 2018
View from a Volunteer Team Leader: Kenya March 2019 It's getting closer by the day
View from a Volunteer Team Leader: Kenya March 2019 It's getting closer by the day: As you know this year (2018) has not been a good year for me due to the fractured spine issue. But I'm getting over that. And now I am f...
Kenya March 2019 It's getting closer by the day
As you know this year (2018) has not been a good year for me due to the fractured spine issue. But I'm getting over that. And now I am full on organising the Kenya trip for March.
I currently have 9 team members signed up and itching to get out there and make a difference. But I could still do with a few more if you are interested.
I thought I would take this opportunity to explain a little about the area and the local inhabitants we will be working with. Kenya is a fascinating country, more diverse than many I have worked in and I am so looking forward to exploring it's culture.
Naro Moru is located on the western side of the country at the base of Mt Kenya, 170 km north of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Naro Moru is a community of various ethnic groups and religions who have lived harmoniously together for many years. The Kikuyu ethnic group is the predominant tribe in this area. Although every ethnic group has its own dialect, Kiswahili and/or English are widely spoken by all.
The local people in this small and rural town are enthusiastic, very friendly and enjoy meeting other people from all different walks of life.
Naro Moru village is a small town that consists of small shops, houses, basic restaurants, bars, basic lodgings, a post office, a gas station, and a small bank.
An internet cafe can be found in Nanyuki which is a typical small country town 30 km from Naro Moru village. There is regular public transport between Naro Moru village and Nanyuki town. Both of these towns are perfect places for cultural activities and serves as bases for hiking and exploring places like Mt.Kenya National Park , Samburu Game Reserve, Sweet Water Private Game Park and Laikipia Plateau which represents one of Kenya’s most important wildlife areas.
This region in Kenya has the most animal diversity and the highest number of endangered mammals such as the Rothschild giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and African wild dog. And is home to over half of Kenya’s Critically Endangered black rhino.
So I guess there will be plenty to keep us busy both on and off the project. Stay tuned for further updates. And dont forget if you want to get involved with this project, just drop me a line at rayfowell@gmail.com
I currently have 9 team members signed up and itching to get out there and make a difference. But I could still do with a few more if you are interested.
I thought I would take this opportunity to explain a little about the area and the local inhabitants we will be working with. Kenya is a fascinating country, more diverse than many I have worked in and I am so looking forward to exploring it's culture.
Naro Moru is located on the western side of the country at the base of Mt Kenya, 170 km north of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Naro Moru is a community of various ethnic groups and religions who have lived harmoniously together for many years. The Kikuyu ethnic group is the predominant tribe in this area. Although every ethnic group has its own dialect, Kiswahili and/or English are widely spoken by all.
The local people in this small and rural town are enthusiastic, very friendly and enjoy meeting other people from all different walks of life.
Naro Moru village is a small town that consists of small shops, houses, basic restaurants, bars, basic lodgings, a post office, a gas station, and a small bank.
An internet cafe can be found in Nanyuki which is a typical small country town 30 km from Naro Moru village. There is regular public transport between Naro Moru village and Nanyuki town. Both of these towns are perfect places for cultural activities and serves as bases for hiking and exploring places like Mt.Kenya National Park , Samburu Game Reserve, Sweet Water Private Game Park and Laikipia Plateau which represents one of Kenya’s most important wildlife areas.
This region in Kenya has the most animal diversity and the highest number of endangered mammals such as the Rothschild giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and African wild dog. And is home to over half of Kenya’s Critically Endangered black rhino.
So I guess there will be plenty to keep us busy both on and off the project. Stay tuned for further updates. And dont forget if you want to get involved with this project, just drop me a line at rayfowell@gmail.com
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