Excursion programme: Multidisciplinary studies on environmental issues in Taita Taveta, Kenya

The daily schedule between 1-12. January, 2015

1.1. Thursday. Helsinki – Nairobi.

Flight with KLM via Amsterdam to Nairobi. Overnight at ACK Guest House, Bishop Rd., Nairobi.

2.1. Friday. Nairobi – Taita Hills

View to Kibera slum and visit to Nakumatt to do shopping.

3.1. Saturday. Taita Hills

Hike or climb to Vuria mountain and visit to skull caves in Mwanda.

4.1. Sunday. Taita Hills

Morning mess at Anglican Church of Kenya, visit to Darius’ farm in the Taita Hills, and football match against U-13 boys of FC Juniors of Wundanyi.

5.1. Monday. Taita Hills

Family day. Pupils learn and report on daily activities of the families on their farm.

6.1. Tuesday. Maktau

Visiting Mwadime’s family in the lowlands of Maktau. Introduction to the weather station of University of Helsinki, visit to Maktau primary school and climb to Ndolwa, one of the Maktau hills.

7.1. Wednesday. Taita Hills

Visit to Ngangao indigneous forest remnant.

8.1. Thursday. Kasigau

Drive through the sisal plantation to the Kasigau mountain and hike to the smaller top at 1500 m.

9.1. Friday. Taita lowland

Safari at LUMO – Sarova wildlife sanctuaries. Swimming in the pool of Taita Hills Lodge.

10.1. Saturday. Taita Hills

Group activities and lunch with the Canon Kituri High School students.

11.1. Sunday. Taita – Nairobi

Back to Nairobi. Dinner at Fairview Hotel and overnight at ACK Guest House.

12.1. Monday.  Flight back to Amsterdam and Helsinki.