Please note that for us to book for your reservation, a non refundable fee of $350 has to be paid after your application.
The non-refundable reservation deposit allows us to process your paperwork, plan for your internship and book your accommodation
Program Pricing/Costing. All prices indicated are in USD. Scroll to the end to view what is include and what is not
| Destination | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | For Every Extra Week | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | $ 2,350 | $ 2,800 | $ 3,250 | $ 3,700 | $ 4,250 | $ 350 | $ 528 |
| Kisumu | $ 2,350 | $ 2,550 | $ 2,950 | $ 3,350 | $ 3,750 | $ 300 | $ 528 |
| Malindi | $ 2,300 | $ 2,750 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,650 | $ 4,100 | $ 200 | $ 528 |
| Mombasa | $ 2,300 | $ 2,750 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,650 | $ 4,100 | $350 | $ 528 |
| Migori | $ 2,150 | $ 2,550 | $ 2,950 | $ 3,350 | $ 3,750 | $ 300 | $ 528 |
| Moshi | $ 2,250 | $ 2,750 | $ 3,250 | $ 3,750 | $ 4,250 | $ 400 | $ 685 |
| Arusha | $ 2,250 | $ 2,750 | $ 3,250 | $ 3,750 | $ 4,250 | $ 400 | $ 685 |
At Tai Global Elective we ensure that our clients are fully aware of what to expect while on program and before even embarking on their trip to our program locations. We have tried as much as possible never to have hidden costs of any nature and we are transparent with our costs. Our customer satisfaction is the utmost goal, but we always advise our clients to travel with an open mind as they are stepping into a new environment with a different cultural system that might be a challenge to some but we have very experienced Coordinators who will take you through the whole new environment and find it more adventurous.
You will be staying in a shared, clean and comfortable accommodation of between 3 to 4people in a room. We have a housekeeper to ensure that the rooms are well maintained with clean bed sheets, being a mosquito prone area ensures that each bed has a protective mosquito net. The house has a common living room and a well maintained Kitchen, drinking bottled water always readily available in the house. We provide homemade meals as we have employed a qualified Caterer whose responsibility is to ensure that you are well fed with quality appetizing meals from Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. You will be served with 3course meals at Dinner every day.
We will cater for your Airport pick up upon arrival and Drop off during departure. At Tai Global Elective we love it when our clients travel with greater flexibility in time that they feel comfortable with and that is why the Airport Transfer to our program residences and drop offs are flexible. You do not have to worry about the arrival time because we have a dedicated team who will be at the Airport at least 30mins before your flight touch down time. We are also very keen to monitor your flights and incase of any delays we would be aware beforehand since many of our clients might not have access to internet or phone to let us know of such delays. Your work is to ensure that you provide us with the correct flight details then sit back and relax, but please notify us of any changes with the airlines.
Tai Global Elective residences might not be very close to the volunteer location i.e. hospitals, villages. Thus we will provide you with a round trip everyday from the residence to your volunteer location every day. We have contracted very experienced drivers who know most of the routes and alternative routes during heavy traffic in our program locations. You will always feel safe and comfortable during the transfers.
Tai Global Elective has this unique provision for our clients because we believe during the volunteer period most of our clients will be busy and would want to relax during the weekends. We have contracted someone to be doing your Laundry every Saturday of the week; only clothes in the Laundry Baskets provided in your rooms will be collected for washing and Ironing NOTE that this will be exclusive of Innerwear.
We will provide you with adequate advice on how and where to obtain your Visas with ease.
Tai Global Elective's team will be giving you a comprehensive pre-departure support that gives you confidence in your volunteer placement, once you signup to any of our programs you will be directed to our Local Coordinator in your placement location of interest. Also once you send in an application our program support team will be quick to follow up with you to ensure that your program of interest is a good fit. Upon arrival in our program location, the local program coordinator will be keen to give you an Orientation of the Local area and most importantly of your Volunteer placement area.
We will provide you with a Cell phone with a local SIM on your first day in the program. Your local coordinator will take you through how the phone works; you might be required to purchase minutes/airtime/preloading credit from the local store before usage. Our residences will be fully installed with Wi-Fi connectivity and we advice that you bring your laptops if you can but we will have common computers shared amongst our program participants in the house.
Tai Global Elective has negotiated the placement fees in all the volunteer placement locations that you will be volunteering in. Where possible we will send you the approval letters from the institutions e.g. Hospital Approval letters.
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Travelling and voluteering abroad has helped us to understand the meaning of life and it has helped us become better people. Each time we travel, we see the world with new eyes.
Travelling abroad was one of the best things I've ever done. With this program, we got the opportunity to immerse ourselves into the healthcare system of Kenya through our hands-on experiences in a public hospital. I also got the chance to spend time in orphanages and schools, which was not only beneficial to the kids but definitely for me as well. Additionally, we went on a safari, visited beaches, toured Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus, and saw the famous Mombasa elephant tusks. This trip not only allowed me to become a better future physician, but a better person overall. I greatly encourage students to participate in a program such as this; it truly is a life-changing adventure.
My name is Nydia Orrantia and I attend The University of Arizona. I am majoring in Physiology and would like to pursue a career in Physician Assistant. I had been wanting to volunteer abroad for about three years, but being in my comfort zone had restricted me of doing so. This year I was determined to come out of my comfort zone and I started doing my research in which program would fit me better, and I came across Tai Global Elective. This program stood out for me because of the opportunities that are given to you to be able to interact so much with patients and have a great amount of hands on experience. After completing this trip I felt like it not only gave me the experience nor exposed to a different medical culture, but also had the opportunity to help a third world country with much needed assistance. I have been blessed to be given an opportunity like this and I know I was greatly committed to give my all to this experience.
Coming to Mombasa, Kenya with Tai Global Electives has truly been a life changing experience. The program they offer really let me experience a completely different side of medicine and health care that I may have never gotten to experience where I come from, Canada. Being only a pre-med student, I want to be absolutely sure that spending the next 10 years studying medicine was right for me. This opportunity really allowed me to see what it would be like working in a hospital, with other doctors, caring for patients. During my three-week internship at Coast Provincial General Hospital I worked along side Doctors and nurses on a daily basis. I spent time in different departments such as Emergency, Minor Surgery, Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Choosing to travel with Tai Global Elective was one of the best decisions I have made for my medical career. I worked with Doctors in all medical fields and completed rotations to see what department was best suited for me. The experiences and challenges I encountered really taught me the value of medicine in a developed country. The experience was much more than I initially anticipated; it allowed me to grow as an individual and see what kind of Doctor I want to be. You learn how to handle high-pressure situations and your presence truly makes a difference in the lives of many. If you are interested in volunteer work with local orphanages like myself, Tai Global organizes trips for you to do so. The crew was incredible, they tried their best to make you feel welcomed and right at home from the day you arrived to the day you left. I highly recommend anyone going into the Health Care professional to travel to Africa and work in a public hospital. The obstacles you face and overcome will change your life. Going in with an open mind I embraced the culture and the people around me and fell in love with Africa. I’ll be back one day!
