Visitar las playas de Kenia durante un voluntariado

La costa Suajili es una de las maravillas desconocidas de Kenia. Un paraíso con todo lo que no puede faltar: palmeras, corales, un gran litoral de playas de arena blanca y sobre todo, mucha historia y calma. ¿Y si te decimos que la puedes visitar mientras haces tu voluntariado internacional?

¿Qué visitar en las playas de Kenia?

El litoral norte de Kenia

En la zona norte de Kenia, hay diferentes zonas litorales con una belleza cautivadora que enamora a todo aquel que lo visita o eso nos han dicho nuestros voluntarios de África.

En la zona más al norte del litoral se encuentra la Reserva Marina de Kiunga cuenta con 50 islas y arrecifes de coral. Su función es proteger los manglares y las praderas marinas.

Las islas Pate, Manda, Lamu y sus compañeras situadas o archipiélago de las siete islas se encuentra en la bahía del norte (sureste de Kenia, junto a la frontera con Somalia) componen el archipiélago de las islas Coralinas, archipiélago declarado Patrimonio Mundial por la Unesco en 2001.

¿Te imaginas un lugar que preserva su esencia? ¿un lugar auténtico? ¿dónde escaparte esos días libres durante tu voluntariado internacional, un lugar poco concurrido que tiene un ambiente tranquilo que permite observar la cultura y la arquitectura suajili así cómo disfrutar de unos increíbles días en playas vírgenes?.

Lamu es la ciudad capital de este grupo de islas, al norte, situada en las islas keniatas. Su población es de la más antigua de Kenia y sus calles poseen mucha historia árabe y omaní con mezquitas, antiguas mansiones (hoy museos), casas y patios…. Era uno de los puertos donde se comercializaba con especies y esclavos.

Las reservas de Watamu y Malindi son el lugar soñado para practicar el esnórquel; dos lugares maravillosos para practicar el buceo en el mar de Kenia.

La reserva de Malindi fue creada en 1979 y la componen 213 km2 entre Malindi y el río Mida. Cuenta con grandes arrecifes de coral, aguas profundas y un litoral con manglares.

Malindi es una antigua ciudad portuaria muy animada con un hermoso mercado de artesanías. Su playa es larga y de arena blanca, allí también se pueden contemplar las embarcaciones varadas de antiguos marineros que recuerdan a todos la naturaleza pesquera de la zona.

El litoral sur

Mombasa es la principal ciudad del litoral de Kenia (la segunda ciudad más grande de Kenia). Se encuentra en el sur del país cerca de la frontera con Tanzania. Se construyó en el s.XII. Inicialmente era una ciudad amurallada dedicada a la pesca. Con el paso del tiempo se iría convirtiendo en una ciudad repleta de palacetes.

Son 3 las principales nacionalidades que la han dotado de  una gran y diversa historia y cultura, por lo que sus calles son una mezcla de la cultura británica, portuguesa y omaní. Aun así el tiempo ha preservado su carácter pesquero con el puerto marítimo con más tráfico de la costa este africana. Aun así, lo más destacado de la ciudad son el conjunto de playas índicas que la rodean, repletas de vida, colores y una extensa barrera de coral (sobre la cual se puede caminar en marea baja). En estas playas podrás aprovechar el voluntariado en África para ver todo tipo de peces de colores, delfines, tortugas y hasta se puede montar en camello.

Diani al sur de Mombasa son 25 km de playas de fina arena blanca. Esta es considerada una de las 25 mejores playas de toda África. Por ello, es uno de los principales destinos turísticos por lo que se encuentran diferentes empresas que ofrecen diferentes servicios (buceo, surf, kayak…) para que se pueda observar y vivir una gran experiencia en el mar de esas costas.

Actualmente hay la posibilidad de vivir una experiencia inolvidable adentrándose en el mar: alquilar un dhow (típica embarcación suajili) para realizar salidas hasta aldeas costeras o visitar islotes.  Hay dos pueblecitos pesqueros muy hermosos que te recomendamos si haces voluntariado en áfrica que conservan la arquitectura Omaní: Gazi y Shirazi.

También se encuentra la reserva Marina de Kisite-Mpunguti: 40 km² de mar abierto, arrecifes de coral e islotes. Se puede alquilar una embarcación desde Shimoni para poder observar la belleza del lugar y también a los delfines.

Época más recomendada para viajar en cuestión de playas

Si estás de voluntariado en África, es importante tener en cuenta que el clima en la costa de Kenia es muy bueno y agradable a lo largo de todo el año. Febrero es el mes más caluroso del año, con temperaturas de hasta 32º durante el día. Por el contrario, los meses más “frescos” son junio, julio y agosto donde las temperaturas varían a lo largo del día/noche: alcanzando los 27º durante el día  y pudiendo llegar a los 25º durante la noche.

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UNIVERSITY PRACTICES

Our volunteers will be able to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.

What does volunteering focused on university practices involve?

At Cooperating Volunteers, we make agreements with different universities to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.

The specialties we work with are extensive: medical volunteering, nursing, education, social work, psychology, physiotherapy, engineering, architecture…

The practices can be carried out in our designated destinations for this purpose, as well as in Spain.

If you choose an international destination, it’s a unique way to live an unforgettable and enriching experience, as you will have the opportunity to continue your education in another country, with a completely different culture.

Stepping out of our comfort zone and being part of the various projects at the destination will allow us to grow both personally and professionally, creating a more extensive curriculum.

And we are fully convinced that this experience will accompany you throughout your life.

You will be able to visit hospitals, schools, centers, orphanages, and participate directly and actively in the daily lives of all those people at the destination, always accompanied by other professionals willing to collaborate hand in hand with you and guide you in daily tasks.

If your university is not part of the agreement with Cooperating Volunteers, you can contact cristina@cooperatingvolunteers.com so that we can get in touch and make this experience a reality. 

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING

Corporate volunteering consists of tailored programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills.

It is proven that teamwork directly impacts productivity. 

Collective effort surpasses individual capabilities, promotes diversity of skills, stimulates creativity, and facilitates problem-solving in the face of various challenges.

Therefore, it not only maximizes efficiency but also enriches the work environment.

We conduct corporate volunteering programs that consist of customized programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills, improve performance, and foster unity among employees.

We tailor projects to the corporate identity and size of the company, and we can adjust them to any destination and time of the year.

The advantages of corporate volunteering include:

  • Improving communication.
  • Group unity.
  • Cultural integration in different situations.
  • Employee training.
  • Increased Corporate Social Responsibility.

The future is aligned with a more responsible society, and participating in social projects positions our company among the list of revolutionary businesses that want to be part of the change.

If you resonate with this message, corporate volunteering is a unique experience both individually and collectively, and at Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the process to make it a unique journey.

FAMILY VOLUNTEERING

Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. 

Spending quality time with family and being able to disconnect from our hectic routines is not only enriching but also necessary.

Sometimes we forget to communicate, connect, and dedicate time to each other. Each one of us lives focused on our jobs, schools… And it’s necessary to find the opportunity to pause and take care of ourselves.

Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. And of course, it creates lifelong positive memories.

At Cooperating Volunteers, we suggest moving away from those ‘more superficial’ trips (which can also be fantastic), but we invite you to live this experience to bring out our most empathetic and humanitarian side.

Family volunteering gives us the opportunity to be part of a positive impact, promoting values of solidarity and social responsibility.

There are many families who choose to experience these trips focused on cooperation and direct involvement with different communities around the world, where living conditions are very different and sometimes entirely precarious.

Projects are tailored to different ages, allowing us to work together.

An incredible way to fill our suitcase with memories, learning, and knowledge.

And although stepping out of our comfort zone often feels daunting, we assure you firsthand that it’s worth it.

At Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the entire experience, from start to finish, to make it unforgettable.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERING

At Cooperating Volunteers, we believe it’s never too late for anything, especially for volunteering and living a unique and unforgettable experience.

There are many people, increasingly so, who opt for responsible travel that involves social work.

Accustomed to organized and mostly touristic trips, at Cooperating Volunteers, we want to advocate for a more enriching experience, one that transforms us from within and allows us to be part of the change the world needs to see.

We can adapt both the destination and the duration of our projects to fit your needs.

It’s an opportunity full of emotions that allows us to significantly contribute to different communities and their evolution. And you can participate in different areas such as education, social support, or assistance in different centers.

Some of the benefits include:

  • Sense of purpose: Provides a sense of purpose by contributing your skills and experiences to meaningful causes.
  • Emotional well-being: Reduces feelings of isolation and establishes social connections.
  • Personal development: It’s continuous learning, skill development, and discovering new activities while keeping the mind-body active.
  • Physical health: Keeping active.
  • Stress reduction: The act of helping others reduces stress and contributes to mental health.

Living this experience will undoubtedly be a before and after. 

SOCIAL VOLUNTEERING

A volunteering initiative with leadership and impact through the educational action program.

When we talk about social volunteering, we refer to all those actions and activities carried out altruistically, selflessly, and with the aim of addressing multiple problems and needs of different communities, always focused on education and self-sufficiency.

Education is essential because it provides the tools and knowledge necessary for personal, social, and economic development.

Our goal is to create self-sufficient communities and provide opportunities for the future personal development of each member. The message is not to ‘give’, but to accompany in the process of training for self-managed provision.

At Cooperating Volunteers, many of our destinations and projects embrace this type of volunteering. Some of our projects include: community programs, education, women’s empowerment…

And although they are completely different from each other, they share a single objective: progress towards a society that can embrace us all in the same way.

If you are someone who is restless, who needs to see a change in the future, volunteering is an experience tailor-made for you.