KS4 Residential Trip

From Wednesday 12th October to Sunday 16th October the Year 10 and 11 students went for a very exciting 4-night and 5-day residential trip to Savage Wilderness Safaris Camp in Naivasha - Nakuru county.

The objectives of the trip included learning how to build confidence and self-awareness by engaging in activities that offer challenge through adventure, building resilience and leadership skills while promoting health and fitness as well as creating environmental awareness.

The students camped for one night in Limuru, Kereita forest, 2 nights in Hell's Gate and the last night in Naivasha, sanctuary farm.They were taught how to set up a tent and enjoyed some time sleeping in the wild and got a chance to stay with animals in their habitat at Hell’s Gate. While there they embarked on activities including a late evening game drive, rock climbing at Fischer’s Tower, soaking in the pool at Olkaria geothermal spa and bike riding through the park. They got to see beautiful sceneries and many wild animals in their natural habitat. They then took a boat ride to Lake Naivasha during which they saw hippopotamus families and many bird species. In addition, they also learnt several survival skills and played board games.

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Student voice

The trip was very very fun. We learnt different skills and values. I enjoyed cycling because it was like exercise. I was proud of myself in Rock-climbing. I was able to complete the intermediate level. Imani

I really enjoyed the trip as we did so many activities and were occupied the entire time. I enjoyed cycling in Hell’s gate because of the views of landscapes and animals walking close to me with no fence. I also like the way savage wilderness treated us. Max

I enjoyed the trip very much. My favourite activities were zip lining and rock climbing. I also liked sitting by the campfires at night. The tour guides were really nice. Lily

Setting up the tents was very enjoyable. My favourite part of the trip was when we did zip lining. It was nice to cycle with all the views and scenery. Swimming in the geothermal spa was kind of weird because the water was slimy and warm. Poul

The trip was fun. I learnt a lot, like how to start a fire and how to set up a tent. The activities were fun, especially ziplining and paintballing. I also liked that we moved to different locations with new activities each time. Alex

It was very enjoyable and I had learnt a lot of new things including crucial survival skills. I really enjoyed ziplining and activities like setting up the tents and lighting up the campfire. Arnav

The trip was very enjoyable. I had the opportunity to learn how to set up a tent. Zip lining was the most enjoyable activity for me and paintballing as well. Fidel

I enjoyed the experience we got from the trip. We learned how to set up tents and to light a fire. We also did a lot of activities like zip lining and paintballing which I really enjoyed. Kingdavid

The trip was very fun. I learnt how to be independent and make my own food and wash dishes. I enjoyed the activities I did such as zip lining and paintballing. Rhea

My trip was great. I did various activities like zip lining, boat riding in lake Naivasha and bike riding, the weather in Kereita forest, Limuru was cold but I can't wait to go back next time. Lyrix

The trip was a very exhilarating and fun trip. I had loads of fun. I learnt a lot about the different animals and how they act around humans. I enjoyed the activities, especially the zip lining, rock climbing and the paint balling because they were very fun and exciting. I had fun, it was well organised and I would take part in it over and over again. Daniel

Ms Okech and Ms Kihuha