Frequently Asked Questions

Sustainability lies at the core of Chyulu Wilderness Camp. The camp is a fossil fuel-free, carbon-negative eco-lodge. We use locally grown food, sustainable energy sources and water from the local pump, exposing the students to more eco-friendly ways of living.

The education the students receive will be the first step in a long-term process of changing mindsets through awareness of economic and environmental difficulties in other parts of the world that they would not usually be exposed to in everyday life. Students will be immersed in sustainable tourism due to the nature of the lodge, and will also partake in eco-conscious activities such as tree planting, organic farming, and learning about conservation in various ways.

The price of CHF 4900 will cover transport from/to Nairobi to the Camp, accommodation, food, and the safari experience expenses. Flights from your home country and visa fees are not included in the price.

The Chyulu Codes are our behaviour expectations for students on the programme. They will be shared with groups prior to their trip.

Parents are not allowed to join the students during the student trips. Regular updates will be shared with the parents from Camp Directors and accompanying teachers. Camp Management can always be reached by phone +254709520002

Discipline must be enforced: the camp is a school entity. If a camper disobeys the Chyulu Codes, the camp director may punish him/her with various tasks (in the kitchen, in the gardens). In serious cases, he will refer the matter to the local authorities and will organize the return of the camper to his/her home.

A reservation will be confirmed upon payment. Up to 60 days before the chosen session, reimbursement is in full.

“Classes” in the traditional sense are not part of the standard programme. There will be, however, allocated hours for reflection and self-study. Students will have a formal presentation about the work of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust where they will learn about various conservation projects and have the opportunity to ask questions to the Maasai. They will also learn about Maasai culture during a conversation with Maasai elders.

This depends on the program, however, the main area has computer stations where students are encouraged to study / reflect during down time.

Depending on the program, the level of depth of scientific activities varies. All students will experience outdoor activities, including conservation and/or science, including learning about the local flora and fauna, tree planting, or learning about sustainable farming.

This will depend on the program and the accompanying teachers. Yoga, music, or meditation can be easily included in the daily programme, especially in the mornings or evenings.

We have a standard programme, covering our four main pillars: Adventure expedition, Community volunteering, Conservation, and Mindfulness. If there are specific activities you would like to do with your students, we would need to organise these in advance with the person responsible for Activities at the camp.

CWC has its own staff to assist and support your teachers every step of the way.

We strongly advise work to be done both before and after the students’ time at CWC to ensure an all-encompassing experience. With this in mind, preparatory work is crucial in order to maximise the lessons learnt whilst at CWC. We will send you some documents ahead of the visit to facilitate preparation work.

Permanent camp staff members are responsible for all camp activities. Visiting staff are welcome to participate in evening activities with the students.

Teachers are responsible for chaperoning the visiting students during all activities, and to be a point of reference for visiting students so they feel comfortable with the Chyulu staff.

For every 10 paying students, we can offer 1 freeteacher and 1 free student.

No vaccinations or medication are needed for your stay as the altitude at camp guarantees safety from most tropical diseases.

It is forbidden to self-medicate in accordance with the Chyulu Codes. All medicine must be handed in to the nurse. Students are reminded of the Codes upon arrival.

We recommend a full nature immersion for the students when they come to the camp. Students might be allowed their phones in the evenings for a short period of time to talk with their parents. Camp directors will provide frequent updates to parents regarding their children. Parents will also be given the camp director’s number in case they need to contact the camp in case of an emergency.

There is a hotel within the premises of the airport. If the group or an individual has to stay the night, then a CWC member of staff would stay with them.

Depending on the programme, students may have created a project on their experience during the camp. Throughout the camp, students are encouraged to reflect in journals (which they are provided with), and take many photos on the provided cameras (in which they can take their SD card home). For students counting on this experience as a main component of IB CAS/A-level EPQ, we require schools to contact us beforehand.

We believe that it will be useful and beneficial for students to spend some time digesting their experience at CWC through reflective journaling, creative expression, carrying out surveys and presenting to their local communities at home. We will also work with the schools to debrief the students in order to monitor the programme continuously.