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Chyulu Wilderness Camp: Residential Conservation Camp in Kenya

Chyulu Hills, KenyaInstitut Le Rosey

Latest published dates: Jul 18 – 24, 2026
Duration: 1 week
Ages: 13–17

2026 price

$6,814

Course price for 1 week

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Chyulu Wilderness Camp is designed for campers aged 13 to 17, offering a one-week adventure in the Chyulu Hills of Kenya. The program focuses on wildlife conservation, cultural exchange, and adventure activities, providing a unique opportunity to experience the African wilderness. Campers will engage in activities such as game drives, bush walks, and community visits, fostering a deep connection with nature and local cultures.

Language

English

Program type

Adventure Camps

Accommodation

Cabin

About

About the Course

The program emphasizes experiential learning, allowing campers to acquire practical skills in wildlife conservation, cultural exchange, and adventure activities. Campers are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, develop new skills, and build confidence through challenging and rewarding experiences.

What’s Included

The camp package includes accommodation, all meals, activities, excursions, and transportation. Optional services may be available, such as additional excursions or specialized workshops, providing flexibility to meet individual interests.

Accommodation

Campers stay in comfortable, shared accommodations with access to modern facilities. The camp provides a safe and secure environment, with 24-hour supervision and access to medical facilities. The Chyulu Hills offer a unique and picturesque setting for the camp experience.

Meal Plan

Meals are provided, offering a variety of options to cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements. The on-site chefs prepare balanced and nutritious meals, ensuring campers have the energy needed for daily activities and adventures.

Activities & Excursions

The camp offers a range of activities, including game drives, bush walks, and community visits. These activities are designed to foster a deep connection with nature and local cultures, promoting personal growth and a sense of adventure.

Facilities

The camp utilizes various facilities, including safari vehicles, walking trails, and community centers. The accommodations are comfortable and equipped to support the activities planned for the camp.

Camp Experience

The camp is led by experienced staff dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment. The program is designed to foster personal growth, cultural understanding, and a love for adventure, ensuring each camper has a memorable and transformative experience.

Language Camp prices

Wilderness Camp

13–17 yrs · All levels

2026 price

One-week eco-tourism and wilderness camp for ages 13–17 in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, run by Le Rosey Camps. Students explore Alpine-altitude savannah, cloud forests and protected reserves with Maasai guides, focusing on Adventure, Conservation, Volunteering and Wonderment. Boys and girls stay in separate en-suite tented accommodation on wooden galleries.

No formal classroom lessons: a hands-on programme of safaris, conservation and volunteering projects with allocated reflection and self-study time.

Eco-tourism, wildlife conservation & African adventure

Daily Schedule

Breakfast
07:00–08:00
Classes
08:30–12:30
Lunch
12:30–13:30
Dinner
18:30–19:30
Evening activities
20:00–22:00
Lights out
22:30

Included items

24/7 supervision
International students
Small groups

Arts & Crafts
Excursions
Hiking
Outdoor Sports Games

Cafeteria
Medical Centre
Residence accommodation

Optional Extras

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School

Institut Le Rosey

Institut Le Rosey is a world-renowned 100% boarding school in Switzerland (founded 1880) for students aged 8–18, with a main campus in Rolle and a winter campus in Gstaad, offering bilingual academics leading to the IB or French Baccalaureate; Le Rosey Camps run in summer and winter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The one-week camp costs CHF 5,500 (including a non-refundable CHF 1,000 deposit). This covers the week-long stay, air transfers between Nairobi and Chyulu Wilderness Camp, full board and all activities. Flights from your home country are not included. Two dates run in 2026: 18–25 July and 24–31 July, for students aged 13–17.

Yes. Chyulu Wilderness Camp is run by Le Rosey Camps with trained personnel, emergency equipment on site and a camp plane able to reach a hospital within an hour. Boys and girls stay in separate en-suite tented accommodation, and no vaccinations are needed thanks to the camp’s altitude.

More about this camp

Chyulu Wilderness Camp runs in the Chyulu Hills of Kenya, and is designed for campers aged 13 to 17. Each programme lasts one week. Programme and activities. The camp is built around three things: wildlife conservation, cultural exchange and adventure activities. This is not a language course or a general activity camp — the conservation focus is the point, and it places the camp in a small group of genuinely distinctive options in this catalogue. Teenagers interested in biology, ecology or environmental work will get more from it than those looking for a conventional summer camp. Accommodation and supervision. Campers stay in shared accommodation with access to modern facilities. The camp states that it provides a safe and secure environment with 24-hour supervision. Given the remote setting, families should ask specifically about medical provision, distance to the nearest hospital and how emergencies are handled — these are reasonable questions anywhere, but they carry more weight in a wilderness location and are not covered in the information published here. Ages, dates and duration. The camp accepts teenagers aged 13 to 17. Each stay is one week, and two sessions are listed, beginning in mid-July. The short fixed length makes it feasible to combine with other travel, which may matter given the distance involved. Location and travel. The Chyulu Hills lie in southern Kenya, between Amboseli and Tsavo. Nairobi is the main international gateway, with a substantial onward journey to the camp. Transfer arrangements are not published, and families should establish exactly how the transfer from the airport works before booking flights. Visa and vaccination requirements for Kenya should be checked well in advance with the relevant authorities. Who the programme may suit. This camp may suit teenagers with a genuine interest in conservation and wildlife, and families comfortable with long-haul travel for a one-week programme. It may suit less well younger children, students needing language tuition, or families who would prefer a shorter journey. Because the setting is remote and the published detail limited, a direct conversation with the operator about logistics, medical cover and supervision should come before any booking.