 |  Our Kilimanjaro Bush Camp is located southeast of Nairobi on 25 acres of fenced land at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, bordering a permanent river fed by natural springs. Adjacent to the river is a lush zone of yellow Acacia trees with clear undergrowth giving a perfect view of the magnificent vegetation mosaic. Across the river is Kimana High School, where SFS students enjoy a rare opportunity for cultural exchange with Kenyan youth and to visit nearby Maasai bomas (villages).
The National Park Camp, which is located on 60 acres of the Athi-Kapiti plains, on the southern border of Nairobi National Park. The combination of rocky outcrops, riverine vegetation, bushland and open grassland support amazing biodiversity. From the plateau and ridge above the camp, one can look down into the park and spot giraffe, buffalo, rhino, zebra, cheetah, lion and even leopard. The Ngong Hills and the Mbagathi River, where wildlife commonly crosses between the park and the dispersal area, are also within view. Summer 2007 students will spend the full month at the National Park Camp.
At both camps, students sleep in thatched-roof bandas, with a main building, or chumba, which houses a dining room, kitchen, classroom and library. Additional facilities include a duka (shop), bathrooms and open-air showers.
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