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Community - Project visit
As part of this trip we visit the Kariandusi School Trust. This fantastic charity is working towards improving education amongst children in rural Kenya, via the construction of school buildings and the ongoing provision of school facilities and educational materials. The charity also provides scholarships to students who make higher education allowing them to further their development. We have been closely involved with Kariandusi from the very beginning, and one of company Directors is on the board of trustees. This is a great example of us working alongside a grass-roots charity: For every trip that visits a KST school, a 10USD donation is made by each passenger, matched by us. Total donations have raised more than £100,000 for the project so far.
On this itinerary we will spend two days at the project volunteering. This could be teaching, light construction work or just simply spending time with the children. Your time and money will make a huge difference in helping raise education standards in the great rift valley.
Economic Community ethics
- We use small locally owned hotels, campsites and activity providers wherever possible
- We aim to do as much food shopping as possible in markets, where much local produce is purchased
- By using the services of local guides and employing local African camp masters, we are supporting the local economy as well as providing our passengers with the benefit of direct interaction with local people
- Use of local mechanics, workshops and parts suppliers mean that our economic returns are far reaching and not just directly tourism based Environment
Gorillas
The mountain gorillas living in a small area of mountainous jungle on the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and DRC are among the most endangered species in the world. On this trip we visit the gorillas from the Rwandan side. A country in itself that is benefiting from tourist revenues. To visit the gorillas we need gorilla trekking permits issued by the Rwandan authorities. A percentage of this money goes to help preserve the gorillas. This revenue is essential in the fight against poaching and deforestation. As per park guideline only a maximum of 8 people are allowed to visit each habituated group per day, for a maximum of 1 hour. This allows the gorillas to remain wild.
On the road conservation
- For cooking we generally use gas instead of wood, a cleaner fuel and leaves natural resources for local people
- Local fuel sources are used but they must be from plentiful resources and not where it would encourage local people to squander resources or compete with local peoples need for precious supplies
- All our overland trucks conform to UK emission controls when they leave the UK
- All our overland trucks are regularly serviced and maintained ensuring that trucks run as efficiently as possible
- Passengers and crew are encouraged to use rechargeable batteries for items such as cameras, personal music systems etc. These can be charged from mains supplies or on our trucks as we travel
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