Kenya Learning Service School Trip

Days 1 - 2
Touch down at Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO), where you'll be welcomed by our friendly team, who will transport you to Nanyuki. On your way, take in Kenya's natural beauty, spot zebras grazing, roadside markets, and local food vendors. You'll spend the evening settling in and cooking alongside your hosts. Gain your f irst insight into the local culture and customs as you learn about household roles and how they might differ from back home. The next day, take part in a project induction and guided city tour with our local team to get familiar with the area, identify important landmarks, and learn more about the work you'll be supporting. Attend a Swahili language lesson in the afternoon before meeting with your Kenyan peers at a local high school. You'll jointly participate in a workshop on the best ways to collaborate across cultures. Share perspectives on what it means to be a future global citizen and the role of youth in strengthening local communities! Finish the day off exploring Kenyan cuisine at a traditional restaurant.

Days 3 - 5
This week, you'll collaborate with community activists Binti Mwangaza and the Kenya Red Cross in their efforts to increase access to education. Through your service work, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by young women in rural Kenya and the innovative and inspiring solutions to breaking down the taboos of reproductive health. Immerse yourself in Kenyan culture through exchanges with community elders, dance lessons, and a visit to a local market!

Day 6
Learn firsthand about the importance of traditional livelihoods for the Kenyan economy through a smallholder coffee plantation. You'll discover the challenges farmers face navigating the complex global coffee market before rolling up your sleeves to lend a hand with daily farm tasks. By the end of the day, you'll have a profound appreciation for the hard work behind your morning cup! Unwind with a traditional Kenyan barbecue, complete with music and captivating stories, as you celebrate a day well spent.

Day 7
Explore the 364sq km Ol Pejeta Conservancy on a morning game drive, home to the Big Five and East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary. After lunch, visit the chimpanzee rehabilitation center, followed by an evening drive to watch the savanna transform at sunset.

Day 8
Recharge in the morning before visiting the globally recognised Mt Kenya Conservancy, a cornerstone of efforts to save the critically endangered Mountain Bongo antelope. With fewer than 100 remaining in the wild, this sanctuary is spearheading a breeding program to bolster the species' population. Speak with conservation experts about the importance of collaboration for biodiversity protection through a case study of the partnership between the Kenya Forest Service and Kenya Wildlife Service in creating the Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary, a 776-acre protected area in the foothills of Mt Kenya.

Day 9
Spend a day with the nomadic Maasai Tribe! Participate in daily activities including herding cows, fetching water, and collecting firewood. Uncover indigenous wisdom as you milk goats, build bomas (traditional houses), and exchange cultural practices. Gain a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between Maasai traditions and the environment and how this resilient community navigates an ever-changing world. End the day with some rest by the pool before enjoying a well-earned dinner. Don't forget to share what you learned throughout the day by the evening campfire!

Days 10 - 13
Time to join our conservation work at the Soysambu Conservancy! Go on daily game drives to monitor Nubian Giraffes, Colobus Monkeys, Lesser Flamingos, and the newly introduced lion population. Work alongside rangers on our desnaring initiatives, restore degraded habitats, and attend workshops on innovative community-supported conservation management techniques. Engage in our holistic approach to biodiversity protection by building eco-stoves for local community members, reducing development pressures placed on Soysambu's wildlife. You'll apply all you've learnt so far, recognising the importance of balancing environmental protection and community development needs.

Day 14
Today your trip comes to an end. After breakfast, you'll prepare for departure and travel onwards, bringing your conservation experience in Kenya to a close. You'll leave Kenya with new skills, meaningful memories, and a real sense of achievement from supporting education and community initiatives abroad.

All group sizes of 5 or more. Free staff place with every 9 students.

Disabled facilities can be offered on request.

Projects Abroad holds the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge and operates in compliance with BS 8848 standards for overseas activities. For school leaders and governors, this means the programme meets recognised national benchmarks.

We provide comprehensive risk assessments, safeguarding policies, and approval-ready documentation for every trip, supporting SLT, governor, and district approval processes. The team that plans your trip is the team on the ground when you arrive.

By travelling with us, you also contribute positively to local economies, environmental protection, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Don't take our word for it; we're B Corporation Certified! We're committed to setting the new sustainability standard in school travel by offsetting 110% of carbon emissions associated with your in-destination programming.

Our Partnerships Team is happy to answer any queries and guide you through the process of booking the school trip of a lifetime!