Projet achevé

OLOISUKUT GROUP CONSERVANCY

country
PAYS Kenya
calendar
05/06/2023 26/06/2023
age
Âge : 18 +
code :  KVDA/STV/06A
activity
Thématique ENVI,SOCI,EDU
numvols
Nombre de volontaires 20 VOLS
language
Langue eng
fee
Frais
Les frais sont à régler en deux fois
Frais d'inscription à payer dès maintenant :
Chantier Adulte court terme (7 jours à 1 mois) : 180 EUR
Frais de participation à payer au partenaire international après la validation d'inscription :
300 EUR

PARTENAIRE

Project overview • Oloisukut Group Conservancy is a 23, 000-acre area of community land which borders the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve popularly known as the Mara Triangle, to the North in the Trans Mara District, Rift valley province. • Oloisukut conservancy is an intriguing conservation concept on land-use owned and managed by the community members of Oloisukut. • The income generated from conservation has given the land owners a reliable and dependable alternative source of income from the traditional livestock. • The conservancy has ensured that the northern part of the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem is secured for conservation and hence affording the wildlife the much-needed dispersal areas. • The area boasts of high density of game including the big five except for the Rhino. Over 300 different species of birds have been identified. Some of the common animal species are; Maasai giraffe, Burschell zebra, waterbucks, elands, lions, leopards, elephants and elusive and timid bushbuck. • Oloisukut boasts the highest population of elands, giraffes and leopards in the Mara per unit area. Currently we have the biggest pride comprising of 18 adult lions with several cubs. • Tourism in the conservancy is highly controlled, a move that is aimed at maximizing the client wilderness experience and minimizing environmental impact.

Localisation

gare la plus proche

Airport pick-up services: • This will be done subject to provision of full flight details. • The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. • Volunteers will stay at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel at a subsidized fees ahead of their project placement.

aéroport le plus proche

NBO

Itinéraire vers le point de RDV

Volunteers will be picked up at the International Arrivals Lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. In the unlikely event of delays on arrival at the airport or enroute, kindly contact KVDA on mobile telephone number +254721650357

Informations supplémentaires

What to carry? This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention on the project.

Travail

Volunteer tasks  Animal conservation -Regular ground patrols and safari walk. -Identifying animal species found within the area -Identify and name indigenous plants and uses. - Monitoring wildlife movement  Cultural -Experience Maasai way of life - Control cattle grazing, milking and caring for cattle -Maintain of manyatta houses  School teaching programme -Teaching English -Teaching Arts, Designs & Drawings -Teaching music -Playing football with girls and boys - Playing other games with the children -Planting of trees  Gardening and land scaping  Outreach programme in the local community.  Extra activities learning life skills bead work, cooking using fire wood, e.t.c.  Ensure upkeep of the conservancy  Work with other stake holders in ensuring up keep of the conservancy.  Extra activities Bird watching for interested volunteers.

Logement & nourriture vegetarian

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS • The volunteers stay within the conservancy with modest amenities. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided within the conservancy. • Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. • Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. • Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. • There is no electricity connection at the project but volunteers can charge the electric appliances at the nearest market center.

Emplacement & temps libre

EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.