Day 1: Arrival and Orientation
Welcome to Kenya! Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Transportation from the airport to your accommodations
Welcome dinner and orientation, meet your fellow participants
Day 2 - 6: Volunteering (I.e. with students, battered mothers, prisoners, or orphans)
Daily breakfast at the accommodation
Morning volunteering session (Teach Students and build tables or something sustainable)
Lunch
Afternoon volunteering session (Construction for project)
Free time and dinner
Day 7: Construction Project Deadline
Breakfast at the accommodation
Finish or handover project for the local community members
Lunch
Free time and dinner
Day 8 - 9: Cultural Activities and Free Time (Optional and Can be done over the weekend)
Daily breakfast at the accommodation
Explore local markets, museums, and cultural sites
Optional activities: cooking class, or nature walks
Free time and dinner
Day 10: Reflection and Farewell
Breakfast at the accommodation
Group reflection and sharing session
Farewell dinner and celebration
Transportation to the airport for departure
Optional Safari Extension (2 days)
For participants interested in adding a safari adventure, the itinerary will include an additional 2 days with the following highlights:
Game drives in the Maasai Mara
Wildlife spotting and photography opportunities for 8 hours
Accommodation in safari lodge or tented camp
Meals and transportation included
If you want more days for an additional cost, please let us know
Accommodations
Participants will stay in comfortable, shared accommodations with access to amenities such as hot showers, electricity, and Wi-Fi (when available). Rooms will be double or triple occupancy (bunk beds). Single rooms may be available upon request for an additional fee.
Pricing
Standard Package with flights (9 days): $3,798
Standard Package without flights (9 days): $1,899
Optional safari extension (2 days): $700.00
Non-Optional (Visa): $32.50
Booking and Payment
To secure your spot on the trip, a deposit of $1000 is required. The remaining balance is due a week before your flight. If you need to cancel at least two weeks before your flight you forfeit your deposit. Payments can be made through our website using PayPal, Venmo or Credit Card. If you really want to go but need assistance please message us to see if maybe someone else can help fund part of your trip.
Additional Information
Please stay tuned on our website for more information on packing lists, visa requirements, travel insurance, and COVID-19 protocols. Valid Passport- Expiration date must be 6 months after trip return date.
Student Barebones Scholarship Package Details:
Includes shared room, delicious daily food, roundtrip via a tight van with locals or shared car to the airport, unlimited filtered water to refill your own bottle, and local hikes on your own free time. This package includes economy flights with one or two layovers, does not include flight changes, seat selection or upgrades. Visa costs are not included.
If you need further financial aid, please contact us and we can check if there are any generous donations.
With Flights: $3,499 USD
Without Flights: $1,599 USD
Optional Lake Nakuru 1/2 day: $130 USD
Non-Optional (Visa): $32.50 USD
Best Standard Package Details w/ Maasai Mara Safari:
Includes shared room, delicious daily food, roundtrip via van or taxi to the airport, unlimited filtered water to refill your own bottle, and a two day trip to Maasai Mara. Feel free to not do the Maasai Mara.This package includes an economy flight with one or less layovers depending on where you live, does not include flight changes, seat selection or upgrades. Visa costs are not included.
With Flights: $4,498
Without Flights: $2,599
Without Maasai Mara: $1,899
Optional Lake Nakuru 1/2 day: $130
Non-Optional (Visa): $32.50 USD
Base Luxury Package Details w/ Maasai Mara Safari:
Includes room to yourself, delicious daily food, private roundtrip taxi airport transfers, unlimited snacks/water bottles, one meal in local restaurant, private game drives at Maasai Mara for two days/one night, and a private guided tour 1/2 day at Lake Nakuru. This package also includes premium fights, with flight insurance for changes, seat selection, and potential upgrades (subject to availability). Visa costs are not included.
With Flights: $5,999
Without Flights: $3,899
Without Maasai Mara: $3,199
Non-Optional (Visa): $32.50 USD