KENYA VOLUNTEER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which city/airport do I need to arrive at?
You will fly into Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). You will be met on arrival. Flights to Nairobi terminate at Jomo Kenyatta and it is the largest airport in Kenya.
The airport is 17 Km (10.5 Miles) to the city center. If you want some cash upon arrival, banking services, automated teller machines (ATMs) and 24hr foreign exchange (forex) bureaus are available at the airport.
Mombasa International Airport in Mombasa is the second largest international airport in Kenya. You will not need to fly there unless you are volunteering in Mombasa.
I want the volunteer teaching program. When are school closed in Kenya?
The schools in Kenya operate on a trimester basis. Classes start in January to March with April being a school holiday month. Schools open again in May to July with August off and then September to November. December is a school holiday month.
Volunteers who are in Kenya during the school holidays can attend to other projects such as the orphanage, medical or other volunteer programs.
What about malaria in Kenya?
Make sure your doctor knows you are travelling to Kenya (dont just say Africa) so he/she can prescribe the right anti-malarial medication. Malaria prevention medication should be taken according to your doctor's instructions before, during and after a visit to affected areas. Malaria is a serious tropical disease, which is spread by night-biting mosquitoes which transmit a parasite. Avoiding getting bitten is important and usually the most effective means to prevent the disease.