· 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.
Ø 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
Ø Cultural
-Experience Maasai way of life
- Control cattle grazing, milking and caring for cattle
-Maintain of manyatta houses
Ø 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
Ø Gardening and land scarping
Ø Outreach programme in the local community.
Ø Extra activities learning life skills bead work, cooking using fire wood, e.t.c
Ø Ensure upkeep of the conservancy
Ø Work with other stake holders in ensuring up keep of the conservancy.
Ø Extra activities Bird watching for interested volunteers.
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.
· Volunteers accepted on this project will be accommodated within the conservancy with modest accommodation facilities
· It should be noted that the volunteers will cater for their own commuter expenses to and from the project
· We recommend that the volunteers should carry a sleeping bag and mat among other personal effects
Volunteers are responsible for personal effects and feel free to inquire from KVDA case by case
Volunteers require invitation letter to enable them to submit application for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) and this should be done in good time ahead of the trip to Kenya
· Volunteers are expected to have their own medical insurance and other personal expenses and it is important to carry your own medical and travel insurances.
The project participation fees is Euro 250 per month paid upfront on arrival to the cover costs stipulated for the entire duration of the project.
Monthly payment of participation fees is not allowed for conventional purposes.
Volunteers accepted on MLTV project for one month will pay Euros 300.
Return transfers from the airport
Full board at the project (Accommodation and meals provided at the project)
Orientation, evaluation and monitoring
Volunteer mentorship
Application should be done through SCI partners, the VEF submitted to KVDA, it will be acknowledged promptly, and acceptance sent together with the invitation letter to facilitate visa application
Leisure time
· 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
Laundry and water:
· Water is available at the hosting project 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
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