Nairobi National Park
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About the project
Nairobi National Park
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi city centre. The Savannah ecosystem comprise of different vegetation types. Open grass plains with scattered acacia bush are predominant. The western side has a highland dry forest and a permanent river with a riverine forest. To the south are the Athi-Kapiti plains and Kitengela migration corridor which are important wildlife dispersal areas during the rainy season. Man-made dams within the park have added a further habitat, favourable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biome. Major wild life attractions are the Black Rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elands and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Other attraction includes the ivory burning site monument, Nairobi Safari Walk, the orphanage and the walking trails.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be maintaining the park, planting of trees, landscaping, collecting garbage, and clean the area.
🏠 Accommodation on site
No in park accommodation, but the volunteers will stay near the park hosted by the host family for the first and last day of the project.
🍲 Food
Volunteers will prepare and share meals together.
🎒 Leisure activities
Major attraction for your leisure time in the park is; the black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elands and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Other attractions include; the ivory burning site monument, Nairobi safari walk, the orphanage and the walking trails.
⚠️ Requirements
Volunteers need to carry Cameras, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, guidebook, warm clothes, a sleeping mat, sleeping bag and mosquito net.
ℹ️ Additional information
English is the official language of the work camp.
Orientation will begin in the morning of the 20th of June at KVSO offices or hostels and you will be picked up from accommodation and taken to the orientation will be conducted will be conducted by our local staff in Nairobi and cover everything you need to know about your project placement. Introduction to Kenyan customs, language and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Kenya, introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.
Participation fees includes project work, housing, all Meals, transport from the airport and to the project site, and 24 hours on side staff support.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
NairobiNationalPark
21/06/2018 → 04/08/2018
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
250.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Nairobi, 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: 22:19 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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