12 Days Kenya Missionary Experience

This deeply rewarding 12-day journey combines mission outreach, fellowship with local Christian schools and children's homes, and spectacular wildlife safaris across Sweetwaters Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. Visit pioneer mission stations in Kijabe, connect with theological students, fellowship with handicapped Maasai children in Kajiado, and celebrate at world-renowned restaurants in Nairobi.

Departure: Scheduled & custom group departures from Nairobi

Highlights

• Visit Shelter Children's Home, AIC Kajiado Center for Handicapped Maasai Children, and Scott Theological College
• Fellowship at Kijabe Mission Station, Rift Valley Academy (500+ missionary children), and Moffat Bible College
• Sweetwaters Ol Pejeta chimpanzee rehabilitation sanctuary and black rhino haven
• Game drives in Lake Nakuru and 3 full days in the world-renowned Masai Mara
• Giraffe Manor / Giraffe Centre, Kazuri Beads Factory, and farewell dinners at Carnivore & Tamarind Restaurant

Wildlife you may see

• Chimpanzees (Sweetwaters)
• Black & White Rhinos
• The Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino)
• Giraffes & Rothschild's Giraffes
• Flamingos & Waterbirds
• Wildebeests & Zebras

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Nairobi — Shelter Children's Home

   Met upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Shelter Children's Home. Enjoy dinner and fellowship with the children in Nairobi.

   Meals: Dinner (D)

   Stay: Nairobi Hotel

2. Day 2

   Nairobi — Kajiado AIC Center — Machakos Scott Theological College

   Leave for Kajiado to visit the Africa Inland Church (AIC) station of Kajiado Center for handicapped Maasai children. Continue to Machakos to visit Scott Theological College and fellowship with students and staff. Return to Nairobi.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

   Stay: Nairobi Hotel

3. Day 3

   Nairobi — Sweetwaters Ol Pejeta Conservancy

   Morning worship in Nairobi, then drive north to Sweetwaters Tented Camp in Ol Pejeta. Overlook the busy waterhole with elephants and plains game. Afternoon game drive and overnight in luxury tents.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

   Stay: Sweetwaters Tented Camp

4. Day 4

   Sweetwaters Ol Pejeta Full Day & Chimpanzee Sanctuary

   Early morning and afternoon game drives. Visit the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Sanctuary and the endangered rhino sanctuary. Enjoy time to relax and observe wildlife at the waterhole.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

   Stay: Sweetwaters Tented Camp

5. Day 5

   Sweetwaters to Lake Nakuru National Park

   Drive to Nakuru, visiting pioneer mission workers upon arrival. Mid-afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park famous for flamingos, pelicans, and rhinos. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

   Stay: Lake Nakuru Lodge (or similar)

6. Day 6

   Nakuru to Kijabe Mission Station & Rift Valley Academy

   Depart for Kijabe, one of the world's largest mission stations. Visit Rift Valley Academy (serving 500+ missionary children from 80 mission agencies). Dine and stay overnight with missionary hosts.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

   Stay: Kijabe Missionary Guest House

7. Day 7

   Kijabe Ministries: Moffat College of Bible & Kijabe Medical Center

   Visit Moffat College of Bible, Kijabe Medical Center, and Bethany Crippled Children's Center. Learn about medical and theological pioneer outreach. Overnight with missionary hosts.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

   Stay: Kijabe Missionary Guest House

8. Day 8

   Kijabe to Masai Mara via Siyapei Mission Station

   Travel through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve, stopping at Siyapei Mission Station en route. Afternoon game drive in the Mara. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

   Stay: Mara Safari Lodge

9. Day 9

   Masai Mara Wildlife Exploration

   Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives tracking big cats, elephant herds, and migratory plains game.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

   Stay: Mara Safari Lodge

10. Day 10

    Masai Mara to Kijabe & Nairobi

    Return to Kijabe for morning worship service and lunch at Rift Valley Academy, then drive back to Nairobi for dinner and overnight.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (B,L,D)

    Stay: Nairobi Hotel

11. Day 11

    Nairobi Sightseeing & The Carnivore Barbecue

    Free day for shopping and exploring Nairobi's craft markets. Evening celebratory dinner at The Carnivore Restaurant with succulent barbecued dishes.

    Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (B,D)

    Stay: Nairobi Hotel

12. Day 12

    Karen Ministries, Giraffe Sanctuary & Farewell Dinner at Tamarind

    Visit Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST) in Karen for chapel. Visit Kazuri Beads Factory and Giraffe Centre / Giraffe Manor. Farewell seafood dinner at Tamarind Restaurant, followed by airport transfer.

    Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (B,D)