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LEARNING THROUGH ADVENTURE

Rift Valley Adventures designs and runs tailor-made adventures that are inspiring, stimulating, EDUCATIONAL and frankly unforgettable.

We operate trips to some of the most exciting destinations on the planet - and just as every school culture is different, every trip with RVA is different, every time.

Each experience is unique to your needs, we don’t know how to offer the ordinary; we only deliver life changing journeys.

With over 15 years of experience running Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions, Sports Tours, Service Learning and Outdoor Club Expeditions, Rift Valley Adventures is ideally placed to lead your group.

Hard to teach in the classroom, life skills come roaring into life on our tailor made journeys. Students come back with intimate knowledge and hands on experience of skills such as:

• How to communicate effectively • Responsibility • Understanding your team• Working together as a team for a common goal• Leadership styles• Resilience


Out of the classroom..... into the outdoors

Adventure

As a founding member of the Association of Adventure Operators and a school travel specialist, RVA has operation bases around the world. Our dedicated and highly trained team of instructors and leaders have a passion for exploration and a love of the outdoors.

LIfe Education

Focusing on the students’ personal, social and educational development, our flexible itineraries and tailor-made expeditions are suitable for all ages. All of our trips immerse young people in the culture of their host country, challenging them to understand more about themselves and others. And that’s just the start of it. From full blown expeditions to the outer reaches, to community service and conservation trips – you’ll find details in here of these programs and activities.

School may be over, but you’re still learning with Rift Valley Adventures. What are you waiting for?


The Ultimate Challenge

THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE...

Rock Climbing Canyoning

The wild and diverse landscapes in which we operate always provide an endless source of fascinating areas for field studies and outdoor education. And what better way to travel to these locations than on a bike...

We organise multi-day mountain bike safaris to experience the ‘real’ outdoors, places where vehicles can’t reach. It’s a wind-in-your-face adventure!

The wild and diverse landscapes in which we operate always provide an

Mountain Biking

The Ultimate Challenge

Camel Safari’s

Canoeing & Rafting Trekking Stand Up Paddling

As an approved Adventure Training provider to the British Army, we regularly supply groups with a blast of raw African wilderness. Some of our adrenaline packed trips include mountain biking, cycle safaris, canyoning, rafting, rock climbing and stand-up paddling.

Let us design a programme tailored to your needs. We only use fully qualified and highly experienced instructors – and all have an intimate knowledge of our locations and adventure pursuits. Why not link several activities into a memorable adrenaline package…


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MOUNTAIN EXPEDITIONS...THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE...

At 5,199 metres, Mt. Kenya’s summit is blanketed by glaciers and snow with spectacular mooreland seperating the rugged peaks from the thickly forested lower slopes. A five day hike will reach Pt. Lenana, just under 5,000 metres.

There are popular trails, but as with all RVA’s trips we take you off the beaten track. Local knowledge and years of experience have allowed us to map our own routes well away from other walkers.

An ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro is not something that can simply be ticked off in the guide book. But with careful planning, allowing sufficient acclimatisation time and mentally preparing yourself for the expedition you will have a PEAK experience.

Spreading over 7 days, the journey will represent the hardest, and most rewarding, challenge in your life to date.

Mount Meru (4566m) is the second highest mountain in Tanzania and a much underrated mountain climb. It is a horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater with a spectacular narrow ridge and superb all round views.

The cliffs of the inner walls below the summit are over 1500m high, and inside the caldera is a subsidiary peak called the Ash Cone (3,670m) that last erupted only 100 years ago

Mount Meru (4566m) is the second highest mountain in Tanzania and a much underrated mountain climb. It is a horseshoe-shaped volcanic crater with a spectacular narrow ridge and superb all round views.

The cliffs of the inner walls below the summit are over 1500m high, and inside the caldera is a subsidiary peak called the Ash Cone (3,670m) that last erupted only 100 years ago

Mt Kenya

An ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro is not something that can simply be An ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro is not something that can simply be

Mt Kilimanjaro

Mt Meru

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Conservation at Work

Rift Valley Adventures want to put something back into the local communities we visit and work with.

The aim of our ‘Schools for Communities’ programme is to link your students with local people to create a better understanding among people from different cultures and backgrounds and support development and education projects.

You and your school can make a real difference by getting involved in projects like setting up renewable energy systems, water recycling, school development, teaching English or sport or assisting in community enterprises like bee keeping.

Schools for Communities

COMMUNITY & WILDLIFE...

Your visit provides funds for local communities and practical assistance on conservation projects such as maintaining rhino and chimpanzee sanctuaries, forest restoration, widlife monitoring and natural habitat protection.

Students find themselves up close and personal with some of the most endangered wildlife and have the opportunity to make their contribution to conservation.

By getting involved in ‘Conservation at Work’ you can help contribute to desperately needed wildlife and conservation projects in some of the most endangered ecosystems around the world.


Welcome to beautiful Kenya! It is in the heart of this spectacular country that Rift Valley Adventures has chosen to lay down its roots. And who can blame us - Kenya is the jewel in Africa’s crown. It is one of the most exciting and naturally blessed destinations on Earth: with equatorial glaciers and savannah packed full of wildlife all within sight of eachother. A trip to Kenya with Rift Valley Adventures takes you to the top of Mt Kenya, a World Heritage site, across the plains cycling with giraffe, elephant and rhino and out into the Indian Ocean to surf and snorkel the warm tropical waters.

Personal development is rarely more exciting and stimulating than on one of our specially designed expeditions. Get a taste of rural Kenyan life, along with some of the most thrilling adventures and a chance to make a real difference.

Welcome to beautiful Kenya! It is in the heart of this spectacular country that Rift Valley Adventures has

Kenya

Your chance to par-ticipate in the protec-tion of the five last remaining Northen White Rhinos in the


I have really enjoyed the whole experience. Thank you so much everyone, I had a truly fantastic time here and would definitely recommend to anyone!

Emma SummerHome to the highest mountain in Africa, a wildlife hotspot and an adventure destination to take your breath away, Tanzania is an explorers dream. Amidst this vast stretch of African savannah with its dramatic cliffs, ice-tipped equatorial mountains and exotic wildlife, participants gain a massive sense of achievement from Rift Valley Adventures’ expertly organised experiential programmes.

Concepts such as trust, responsibility, goal setting, teamwork and leadership – highly prized but rarely taught effectively in the classroom – blaze to life in the East African bush. Nobody comes back unchanged – and that’s exactly what we want!

Tanzania



Emma Summer

Malawi, often referred to as ‘the warm heart of Africa’ offers a stunning journey through spectacular landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. School Groups can experience the diverse and tropical waters of Lake Malawi and the high mountain landscape of Mount Mulanje. All the while engaging with the cheerful laid back Malawians who are always keen to welcome visitors.

The striking landscapes of both mountain and water combined with the ease and warmth of Malawians make it the ideal journey for first timers in Africa. It offers everything the adventure sports enthusiast would need and the project work is the perfect way to contribute something back into the communities you stay with. The ‘warm heart of Africa’ never disappoints !

Malawi, often referred to as ‘the warm heart of Africa’ offers a stunning journey through spectacular landscapes and

Malawi


The newest addition to our list of international school expeditions and trips.

We took one look at the awe-inspiring, everchanging countryside and were in a headspin: the cascading dunes, impressive coastline and that ‘Africa feeling’ makes Namibia our new favourite place.

In addition to having a striking array of cultures and national origins, Namibia is a photographers dream - it boasts wild seascapes, rugged mountains and endless desert.

Namibia



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Australia is enormous. It is a culturally and geographically diverse continent that has everything a student group needs.

From the dreamtime traditions of the Aboriginals to coral reefs, old growth forests, snowy high plains and the wide open space of the outback, Australia is an exciting destination for all styles of trips.

Australia


It’s what you imagine: serene white beaches lined with palm trees, shallow seas teeming with colourful marine life and deep tropical jungles holding mystery and adventure. Indonesia truly is paradise.

You can be drawn in by the friendly welcome, the colourful culture, the rich religious history or just the hope to experience something mind blowing. Indonesia is home to some of the world’s best photographs and best stories.

Indonesia



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Being 66degrees North of the equator, a Rift Valley Adventures Swedish ski trip not only offers a great ski experience but so many other exciting winter sports. And to get out of the snow we take a look around the beautiful and historical cities of Gothenburg or Stockholm.

Sweden allows for a diverse range of exciting trips - from the exciting cosmopolitan cities of Stockholm, Mamlo and Gothenburg to the rolling green hills of central Sweden and up to the clear white North to try your hand at skiing, building igloo’s, dog sledding or snow mobiling. We can even search out the impressive Northern lights.

Sweden


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Lifechangingjourneys

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The most well organised and best overseas trip we have ever done! From the learning and educational outcomes, to students pushing out their comfort zones and having a great ‘Aussie adventure’, we couldn’t have asked for more.

Neil Pritchard, Braeburn School



Rift Valley Adventures is committed to quality outdoor education and all of our trips instill in young people our 10 Step Positive Outcomes model.

1. EnjoymentYoung people enjoy participating in outdoor activities and adopt a positive attitude to chal-lenge and adventure.

2. ConfidenceYoung people are gaining personal confidence and self-esteem through taking on challenges and achieving success.

3. Social AwarenessYoung people are developing their self-aware-ness and social skills, and their appreciation of the contributions and achievements of them-selves and others.

4. Environmental AwarenessYoung people are becoming alive to the natural environment and understand the importance of conservation and sustainable development.

5. Activity SkillsYoung people are acquiring and developing a range of skills in outdoor activities, expeditions and exploration.

6. Personal QualitiesYoung people are demonstrating increased initiative, self-reliance, responsibility, persever-ance and commitment.

7. Key Skills – Risk ManagementYoung people are developing and extending their key skills of communication, problem solv-ing, leadership and teamwork.

8. Health and FitnessYoung people are learning to appreciate the benefits of physical fitness and the lifelong val-ue of participation in healthy leisure activities.

9. Increased motivation and Appetite for LearningYoung people are displaying an increased motivation and appetite for learning that is contributing to raised levels of attainment in other aspects of their educa-tion.

10. Broadened HorizonsYoung people are broadening their horizons and becoming open to a wider range of employment opportunities and life chances.

RVA’s ten steps to quality outdoor education!


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Paul M Mwandikwa, Karen Street Boys Life Skills Programme

“I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming experience you gave the boys during the August Outdoor Training expedition. It was quite clear that the boys enjoyed themselves and learned valu-able life skills in a way that they will never forget.”

“The guides were excellent!An unforgetta-ble experience”

Hoel, UCC Lewa Trip

“Excellent all the way. Many thanks for an enjoyable experience.”

Pearce, Batuk Adventure Training

“The students had a blast and were challenged”

Jenny Hunt, Rift Valley Academy

“Amazing. The perfect balance of biking and activities.”

“It was out of this world! Thank you!”

Aum Fahad, Braeburn

Ryan Dahlman, Rift Valley Academy

Head Office: Nanyuki Civil AirfieldPh: +254 (0) 707 734 776 Cell: +254 (0) 724 252 401

Email: [email protected]

Paul M Mwandikwa, Paul M Mwandikwa, Karen Street Boys Life Skills ProgrammeKaren Street Boys Life Skills Programme

“I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming experience you gave the boys during the August Outdoor gratitude for the overwhelming experience you gave the boys during the August Outdoor gratitude for the overwhelming experience you

Training expedition. It was quite clear that the boys enjoyed themselves and learned valu-able life skills in a way that they will never forget.”

“The guides were excellent!An unforgetta-ble experience” “The guides were excellent!An unforgettable experience” “The guides were excellent!An unforgetta

Hoel, UCC Lewa TripHoel, UCC Lewa Trip

“Excellent all the way. Many thanks for an enjoyable experience.”

Pearce, Batuk Adventure TrainingPearce, Batuk Adventure Training

“The students had a blast and were challenged”

Jenny Hunt, Rift Valley AcademyJenny Hunt, Rift Valley Academy

“Amazing. The perfect balance of biking and activities.”balance of biking and activities.”balance of biking and

“It was out of this world! Thank you!”

Aum Fahad, BraeburnAum Fahad, Braeburn

Ryan Dahlman, Ryan Dahlman, Rift Valley AcademyRift Valley Academy

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