PVA Students off on an Adventure -CAMPS INTERNATIONAL – Kenya Scuba Expedition 25th July – 21st August 2026
13 Apr 2026
School Expedition https://www.campsinternational.com/expedition/kenya-scuba-expedition/https://www.campsinternational.com/expedition/kenya-scuba-expedition/
As a school, we are very excited to confirm that 6 students and a member of our staff are off this summer for a once in a life time experience with Camps International.
This action-packed and meaningful African adventure will take our group from the Savannahs of Tsavo, teeming with Kenya’s top wildlife, to the white-sand beaches of Diani where they will learn to explore the underwater world.
Throughout their time in Kenya they will get involved in a range of projects, helping to support education and community development in two rural communities. Students will become part of the community as they live and work alongside local people, learning about the challenges faced by local people as well as the rich tradition and culture of Kenya. Throughout the expedition, students will get up close to some truly incredible wildlife – try to spot some of the Big 5 on land and scuba dive alongside colourful marine life as they undertake your PADI Open Water Scuba Diving qualification in the glistening Indian Ocean.
| DAY | ACTIVITIES | MORE DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Leave for Kenya | This morning you will make your way to your designated meeting point ready to embark on your journey to Kenya. |
| Day 2 | Arrive in Kenya | You’ll be met at the airport by one of our awesome Camp Kenya crew who will take you to your accommodation in the city where you’ll spend your first night. |
| Day 3 | Head to your first camp | After a good night’s sleep, you will transfer to your first camp of the expedition. Located on the edge of a national park, it truly is a beautiful location and will quickly become your home away from home. On arrival, you will be given a briefing, camp orientation and village tour. After lunch, our project leaders will take you to visit the various project sites. You will gain an understanding of the issues you will be helping to tackle through your project work and we’ll establish your goals and objectives. |
| Day 4 | All about elephants and Maasai | Human-wildlife conflict is a big problem in Africa and today you will learn about the most effective ways the local community is looking to combat this. Working alongside local people you will help them make elephant deterrent fences. This is a method regarded by the locals as the best way to stop elephants entering their farms without harming the animals. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in an educational environmental workshop, making paper out of elephant dung to bring a source of income to the community. In the afternoon we’ll head to visit a local Maasai tribe, where you will spend time learning about their traditions and have a chance to join in with the famous Maasai jumping ceremony. |
| Day 5 – 9 | Environmental project work | Over the next few days, you will be getting stuck into environmental and wildlife-focused projects. You will undertake projects such as tree planting, and animal de-worming, learning about sustainable solutions to local and global issues. |
| Day 10 | Tumani Women’s Group | Today you will be spending time with an inspiring women’s group who we have been working with for many years. You will learn about the challenges faced by women in rural communities and the innovative projects we are supporting to aid income generation. You’ll get to try your hand at some of these projects too, learning to make bead crafts that can be sold. |
| Day 11 | Embark on a safari adventure | After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on an unforgettable safari at Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s top wildlife destinations. Keep your eyes peeled and you may be able to spot a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes and zebras to name a few. |
| Day 12 – 18 | PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Course | Head to our coastal camp where you’ll be staying for the next few days to complete your PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Course. Take on the challenge of mastering the fundamentals of Scuba Diving. Learn about your equipment and different diving techniques in a confined environment before undertaking a series of open water dives. Keep your eyes peeled for turtles, dolphins and fish of all shapes and colours. In the evenings, you will have time to relax, play games on the beach or catch up on your PADI theory. |
| Day 19 | Travel to your next camp | After a week of Scuba Diving, you will transfer to your next camp where you will be based in another small, rural community. You’ll take a walk in the village to get to know the local families before having a full briefing on what your work here will involve. During the briefing, you will learn more about the current situation and challenges faced by the community. Then it’s time to get stuck in this afternoon as we begin project work. |
| Day 20 – 27 | Community project work | You will spend the next few days working alongside our locally employed craftsmen, helping to renovate or build a new house for a member of the community. |
| Day 28 | Kwaheri from Kenya | We’ll say our final farewells (or Kwaheri in Swahili) before transferring you back to the airport in time for your flight home. |