Kaya Kinondo Eco-Tourism Center
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About the project
Kaya Kinondo Eco-Tourism Center
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an indigenous, non-political and membership organization which is non-sectarian and non-profit making started in 1962 as a work camp organization registered under the Societies Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act. KVDA has since inception hosted over 50, 000 international volunteers to its community service development projects that have left indelible mark to efforts to enhance sustainable development.
💼 What the programme involves
Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests is one of the projects of Kenya Voluntary Development Association under World Heritage Volunteers Program. It is found at the coast of Kenya, Kwale County, Msambweni constituency and in Kinondo location. This is found within two communities Mgwani and Chale. Kaya means home and Mijikenda means nine sub-tribes. The sub-tribes are Digo, Giriama, Duruma, Ribe, Kambe, Chonyi, Jibani, Kauma, and Rabai. It is one of eco-tourism center at the coast. This was started to preserve, protect and promote the cultural aspect of Digo community. This project is managed by a community based organization called Kaya Kinondo ecotourism project. Ngalahani sacred forest is another name for kaya Kinondo sacred forest.
The project offers the following services: community banking, conservation activities within the forest; eco-tourism activities within the forest.
Volunteers activities:
- To assist in coordination/review forums with community members
- Conservation activities of the world heritage site
- Establish community banking structures
- Participate in program review meetings
- Capacity building for the project staff and members
- Submit Project Report to KVDA.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Home stay and the volunteer is entitled to private room but will share other amenities and meals with the host family. It is convenient for the volunteer to carry sleeping bag, mat and personal effects. KVDA has a memorandum of understanding with the host project regarding the project costs with appropriate procedures, checks and balances.
Water is available at the hosting house from springs and it is important to preserve water at all times due to its scarcity and cooperation with the hosts will be highly appreciated.
There are no washing machines in the institution and the volunteer will be guided on how to wash clothes.
📍 About the location
Kwale County, Coastal Region.
🎒 Leisure activities
Kenya is replete with a lot of interesting and natural spectacular sites of interest that would capture the imagination of volunteers. From the tour to the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve to visits to local community beholding sights, the volunteers have the previledge to make choices that would fundamentally make the difference. The project also offers a perfect opportunity for people who enjoy being close to nature and are interested in the spectacular setting that traditional way of living in the heartland of the African culture would enrich your cultural heritage.
⚠️ Requirements
What to carry 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.
🤝 Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is the port of arrival and KVDA will designate a driver for the airport pick up. We strongly advice volunteers against getting taxis on their own without reference to KVDA due to the obvious risks.
Volunteers will be driven to the KVDA Residence situated in Karen suburb in Nairobi approximately 25 Kilometers away from the airport and that is where the volunteers will be accommodated ahead of their placement to the project. The residence is situated in the serene environment with amble space for recreation and spectacular setting as the inauguration of volunteering to make a difference in the world.
ℹ️ Additional information
The project participation fee is 200€ per month if you stay 2 months or above - 300€ if you stay only one month.
What is included in the participation fee: return transfers from the airport - Full board at the project (accommodation and meals provided at the project) - Orientation, evaluation and monitoring - Volunteer mentorship
What is not included in the participation fee: Travel to and from the project. The volunteer will be required to pay for the bus tickets - Refreshments outside the project - Air ticket, Excursion, Visa and Insurance - Local travel and Personal effects.
Volunteers are accepted to join this project at any time of the year and should arrive in Kenya on 20th day of the month. The duration of placement is flexible depending on the availability of the volunteer.
2-day orientation seminar will be done on the 21st and 22nd of every month.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
KVDA/MLTV/2013/31
20/03/2013 → 20/03/2016
KVDA/MLTV/2018/31
02/01/2018 → 31/12/2018
KVDA/MLTV/2016/35
20/03/2013 → 30/11/2016
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
300.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kwale, Kenya
Kenya
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES / KSh)
Exchange rate
1 KES = 0.006892 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 22:15 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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