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4.0 Rating 516 Reviews
76 %
of reviewers recommend Camps International
4.0
Based on 516 reviews
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Camps International are experts in sustainable student travel, offering life-changing school expeditions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Unit 10 Kingfisher Park Headlands Business ParkSalisbury Road
Ringwood
BH24 3NX

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Camps International 5 star review on 19th April 2024
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Camps International 5 star review on 27th November 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
I loved all of the experiences- everything was genuinely incredible!!!! The long drop eco toilets took time to get used to but honestly it’s all a part of the experience and it was fine once you use it a few times. The main complaint is the travel times. We took 2 flights and a 2-4 hour bus ride. Since the camp is remote it makes sense that the bus ride was long but I think the flights could have been organized much better. We went from Nairobi airport to mumbasa airport and then took the bus ride but the full journey took over 24 hours both times. To be fair I went with my school so things would take a bit longer, however there was a flight that left from mumbasa airport directly back home and that would have shortened the travel day to like 9 hours or so, instead of 24+ hours. Also we did 3 straight days of community work and I feel like it would be nicer to break it up to make things more varied. But otherwise it was perfect. This is an experience like no other and despite the difficult travel, the positives WAAAAY outweigh the negatives.
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Posted 1 year ago
We are extremely delighted to hear that had an incredible time in Camp Kenya and embraced the experiences of being in the real African wilderness. We will pass on your feedback with regards to variations in project working days. We hope that even though you had a long bus ride it gave you the chance to take in the sights of Kenya on the way to our remote Camp. Thank you for your feedback regarding the journey time, our team work hard to ensure the journey is as short as possible in line with the options at the time. Thank you for joining us in making a positive impact. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
Incredibly satisfied with the service that Camps International gave our school. From the very start when they introduced the different locations and parent information evenings all the way until the end of the trip they were a helping hand throughout the expedition. Our trip leader Zofia was incredible throughout with her meticilous organisation throughout the trip. Her clear and understanding communication and also her upbeat personality on a trip of this type. we were very fortunate to receive such a fantastic service. Will 100% be using Camps International as our next residential tourist provider.
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Posted 1 year ago
Dear James Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review with regards to the fantastic service that you received all the way from the Parents’ presentation to the run up to the expedition from our Camps team in the UAE. We have passed on your lovely comments to Zofia on her meticulous planning and upbeat attitude throughout your Nepal expedition. We look forward to welcoming you and your students on another trip with Camps International. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
The trip with JESS Year 9 to Kenya was AMAZING, the trip of a lifetime and one my son absolutely loved and will stay with him forever. He came home raving about this life-changing experience, the fun games you all played at night in the camp, the epic safari, the beach conseration , learning how to make chaptati's and of course playing with the local children which he loved and gaining an enriching understanding of how they live, challenges they face and how fortunate we are. His stories told us they really did aim to 'make a difference' and an aim he wants to carry on. Thank you so much for this. One piece of advice I would like to give is many parents said they would be happy to pay for direct flight to Mombasa despite an expected increase in price. Seeing photos of duct tape on Kenyan Airways wing was not reassuring! If you can please do this trip directly with Emirates. Otherwise EVERYTHING was utterly wonderful. THANK YOU
Camps International 5 star review on 20th February 2023 Camps International 5 star review on 20th February 2023
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Posted 1 year ago
Dear Leah, We are so happy to hear that your son enjoyed your expedition with us to Kenya. We hope that this has made as big of an impact on him as he has on the communities in-country. We wish you the best of luck with whatever the future holds for you, always remember you are a part of the Camps family now and we are always here to help with anything. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
It was a fantastic experience enjoyed by both staff and students who created lifelong bonds with each other and learning. Underpinning the trip are the links to the Sustainable Development Goals and the impact on the community. Exposing our students to a different way of living and showing them richness in diversity is such an important part of their growth. I am so proud of their approach and know they will continue to build on this mindset throughout their adult lives. The importance of enrichment and the unwritten curriculum shouldn’t be underestimated when encouraging a real-world, cross-curricular understanding of the world that we live in; this trip will be an anchor to understanding for them for the rest of their lives.
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Posted 1 year ago
Dear Charlotte You have summed up the benefits of immersive travel so eloquently. We are proud that we were able to give staff and students an experience of a lifetime along with the chance to learn and grow. Thank you all for joining us on the expedition and helping us make a positive impact - for the community, wildlife and environment. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
My trip to Kenya overtook my expectations and the camps international staff were amazing to spend time with. The camp did it's best to ensure our safety come first while still letting us have loads of fun. Thank you for this life-changing trip!
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad to hear you had an amazing experience with us in Kenya and pride ourselves on providing the best service and experience possible. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
I just want to thank Camps International for such an amazing trip. It was my daughter Yasmine's first trip without me and I couldn't ask for a smoother, more fun, educational, adventurous and most of all safe one. Knowing that she was safe and in good hands was crucial. We were also concerned about the food as Yasmine is extremely picky but the food was very good and expansive. The staff was all extremely friendly and the activities were amazing. The work that the kids did was beautiful and fun as well. Everyone told me prior to the trip that the kids come back changed and it is true. Such a positive experience all around. A special thanks to Mr. Ian and the entire staff at the camp. Thank you as well for the organized manner of communication before the trip and for always answering my questions so promptly. All much appreciated and highly recommended by yet another super satisfied camper and mom!!
Camps International 5 star review on 15th February 2023 Camps International 5 star review on 15th February 2023
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Tawnya, Amazing photo! We are so happy to hear your daughter had such an amazing experience with us. I'm sure the memories she made will last forever, as well as the impact the team made. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Going to Kenya was the best month of my life and I HIGHLY recommend it!!! I learnt so much and made so many amazing friends
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Posted 1 year ago
We are delighted to hear that you had the best time on expedition in Kenya and made so many new friends. Thank you for being part of making a positive impact for the community, environment and wildlife. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Grateful for this experience.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you for joining us and helping us continue to make an impact on the community and environment. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
It was a very unique, informative and exhilarating experience.
Camps International 5 star review on 23rd November 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
Dear Winita We are so pleased that you found your trip to Camp Kenya both exhilarating and informative. Thank you for sharing your photo - one of the best viewing spots of Camp Tsavo and of course to watch the stars. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
good experience for young kids
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Posted 1 year ago
Dear Mohammad We are delighted to hear that you had a good experience in Kenya. Thank you for travelling with us and helping us support the local communities and wildlife. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
Amazing experience!
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Posted 1 year ago
Dear Natalie We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience in Camp Kenya. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Lovely experience for my daughter! She came back with lots of stories and big ideas.. She really lived through something i know that will stay with her for a long time and surely added a lot to her Personality… Thanks Chris and Thanks to Camps International!
Camps International 5 star review on 28th October 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
We are so happy to hear your daughter had a great expedition with us to Kenya and came home with memories to last a lifetime. We will pass the news onto Chris and the team who will be thrilled to hear. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
Amazing experience for the students. Camps covered all bases and the students grew so much as people over a week. I can guarantee it is a week that they will never forget for the rest of their lives. Our leader Chris was outstanding!
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Posted 1 year ago
We are so delighted to hear what a positive experience this was for your students not only in terms of their personal growth but that they made memories to last a life time. We have passed on your compliments to Chris for leading the expedition. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
My son went to Cambodia for 4 weeks this summer. Yes it cost a lot of money, yes we had the uncertainty of whether this trip would ever go ahead following Covid but oh was it worth every penny and all the eating. My son had such a positive experience. I can honestly say he has come back a changed individual. He is more driven, he is more grateful for what he has. He used to spend far too much time gaming on his PC. He now hardly ever goes on it. He is far more communicative. It has clearly had a lasting profound effect on him. I certainly hoped this would be the case when he first showed interest in the trip but it has far exceeded my expectations. A hugely positive experience as long as you go into it with the right attitude. Thanks Camps International! Keep up the good work!
Camps International 5 star review on 25th October 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
Dear Olivia What a delight to read this review with regards to your son's trip to Cambodia with Camps International. We believe that our trips do provide life changing experiences and to hear all the positives direct from a parent is just the best, so thank you and thank you for travelling with us and sharing your experience. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
I went on the costa rica expedition in 2022, such a surreal experience, would highly recommend it to anyone interested in taking a trip like this.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you had an unbelievable time on expedition to Costa Rica this summer. Thank you for being part of the Camps family and making an impact. Best wishes The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
I have travelled with Camps for 9 years and will hopefully keep doing so until I retire! Our team were in Kenya this year and it was as AMAZING as always. Camps staff in the UK are fantastic and the organisation that goes in to the trip is incredible. Staff in country are very accommodating and cannot do enough for you. It really is a home away from home. The impact it has on the students who travel is wonderful to witness as they are thrown into a completely different way of life, usually returning more humbled by their experience. It truly is life changing, not only for the students themselves, but also for the communities that they are helping by being there.
Camps International 5 star review on 31st August 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
Dear Corrine We are so glad that once again you had a fantastic time on a Camps International Expedition. We were delighted to hear that your got such great support in the run up to expedition from our UK team and that our in-country team made you feel at home. Thank you for travelling with us and helping support our partner communities. We wonder where you will go next? Best wishes The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
A fantastic opportunity given to young people in a safe, well organised environment. The chance to make a difference to a community, work together and achieve outside their comfort zone. A once in a lifetime trip.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Sallie, We are so glad to hear your school had a fantastic time on their trip to Cambodia this summer with us. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for all our travellers and hearing reviews like this is why we do what we do. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Rory and his staff were FANTASTIC with our school trip. It was planned through Covid lockdown and Rory was incredibly supportive. The students had an amazing time at the one-in-a-lifetime trip in the Indigenous immersion camp. Will be going again.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Darcy, We are so glad to hear your school enjoyed their indigenous trip and can't wait to welcome you back on one of our expeditions. I will pass your kind words on to Rory. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Just WOW! Our son had the most amazing time travelling to Costa Rica with you. He loved the projects and said his tour leader Cameron was amazing! He said everything was really well organised, the food and accommodation was great and the projects very rewarding. As a parent, I would highly recommend going on a trip with Camps International.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much for the kind words. We hope that your son has come away from this experience knowing he has made a huge impact on the livelihoods of the local communities in Costa Rica. I will pass on the praise to our leader Cameron who will be thrilled to read this! Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
The whole Cambodia trip was an amazing adventure and the students experienced a world completely different from their own. They have worked hard, laughed a lot, supported each other, had lots of fun together, passed their PADI qualifications and pulled together as a team.
Camps International 5 star review on 24th August 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
We are so happy to hear that your students had a great time with us in Cambodia this summer. Travelling to the other side of the world for 4 weeks is a huge challenge in itself at their age and I am sure they have all come back with amazing memories and grown as individuals. We look forward to welcoming more students from your school on a Camps expedition in the future. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Camps International is rated 4.0 based on 516 reviews