Encounter Local

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4.9

Outstanding


3

Reviews


9

Years in business

Encounter Local is a volunteer and travel organization that offers local and international visitors have life changing experiences through volunteering and traveling.
Encounter Local is a volunteer and travel organization established in January 2015, offering opportunities to local and international visitors to have life changing experiences, that comes with volunteering and traveling in Africa whilst getting to interact with the local people as well learn about ...

Review Description

Encounter Local is a volunteer and travel organization established in January 2015, offering opportunities to local and international visitors to have life changing experiences, that comes with volunteering and traveling in Africa whilst getting to interact with the local people as well learn about their culture and lifestyle. Planning a trip to Africa can be very exciting, but also it can be just as overwhelming. We are focused into providing safe, responsible and affordable volunteer and travel experiences.

Encounter Local has established relationships with social projects such as St. Teresa Community, a relatively small pre - school and primary school located in Mukuru slums, Nairobi. The school was started by Caroline in February 2013 with 5 children and because of the need from the community, it currently has a total of about 215 boys and girls with lots of energy ranging from 4 to 12 years old.

The school provides education to both the unfortunate and a bit fortunate children in the community. It comprises of 13 classrooms, starting from the pre - school level up to grade / year six. These classrooms are small and packed, however the ambiance is great and the children only desire to learn and have fun.


Contact Person

Eric Lugwiri


Encounter Local reviews

Terri Gilbert rating5.0

2019 at Community and Teaching

My group has used Encounter Local for many years. The professionalism and kindness is unbelievable. I have been treated with the utmost respect. Eric is kind hearted and I have come to love him like a brother. I couldn’t imagine doing a mission trip without him. The group always feels safe in ...
Tom rating5.0

2018 at Community and Teaching

For everyone who's interested in combining a sustainable short-term volunteering experience, the best locally organised safaris and most relaxing and safe holiday trip, Eric and Encounter Local will create your best individual adventure! I have known Eric and Encounter Local for almost ten years ...
Ric rating4.6

2018 at Community and Teaching

Children Projects in Nairobi with Eric and Encounter Local Eric offers volunteering programs if you want to leave your impact in the community in Nairobi and believe me the children will leave a big impact on you as well! You can choose local family stays or hotels, what best suits you. ..