Kenya｜An epic journey from the lion territory to the women's community, unlocking the African Safari journey with a charity visit
This is Kenya. Kenya does not provide answers, but only gives you excitement beyond your imagination. Here, you will redefine what it means to be alive.
Project highlights:
1. Absolutely not to be missed: the annual wildlife migration!
The Masai Mara National Reserve is the world's largest wildlife reserve, the habitat with the highest concentration of animals and the most colorful savannah: 95 mammals and 450 bird species such as lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos, baboons, hyenas, etc. live and work in this tropical savannah. The Mara River is home to many Nile crocodiles and hippos, and is also the lifeline of wild mammals.
We will take a special expedition vehicle to go deep into the reserve to appreciate the epic of life - the Great Migration of Wildlife in East Africa.
2. Women's community support: the collision of transnational female power
In Kenya, women have a low status, and unequal practices against women such as female genital mutilation (also known as "circumcision" or "FGM") and forced early marriage are still very common.
Simon, the head of our cooperative NGO, has set up a "Women's Weaving School" (MARA WOMEN SAWING SCHOOL) for poor and vulnerable women in Maasai (some of whom are still young girls), providing textile teaching for Maasai women so that they can support themselves independently through handicrafts; they can also integrate into the community through weaving, and work, make friends, and help each other with other women who also have independent thinking and rebellious spirit.
On this trip, we will drive to Maasai Mara, visit the local Ngoswani Masai Mara community, visit this women's weaving school, accompany this group of Maasai women, bring them women's power support, and understand the impact of the women's handicraft school project supported by education on the improvement of the family status and income of local women, and interview them.
3. Education support: provide voluntary teaching for children in poor areas
Most communities in Kenya are backward and poor. During this trip, we will provide voluntary education support for school children in poor communities. You can give students a science class to broaden their horizons; you can also educate them about the importance of animal protection and environmental protection, and help the community better support Kenya's wildlife protection in the future.
You can also interact closely with local children, hold small football games, or lead them to watch the sunrise. As long as it is interesting enough, you can quickly and smoothly become the "community children's king"!
Of course, we also hope that you can participate in the co-creation discussion of community school development and contribute your own suggestions on "how to support the sustainable development of schools", "how to bring more comprehensive and advanced knowledge to children", "how to improve the current school curriculum to better meet the growth needs of children" and other issues!
4. Visit the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) headquarters: learn about unknown animal protection stories
Ten lions were killed in one week, and conflicts between villagers and wild animals have increased sharply, becoming a new obstacle to wildlife conservation in Kenya, which has made the Kenyan government very worried.
We will visit the headquarters of the Kenya Wildlife Service and listen to the staff tell the unknown problems and stories of animal conservation.
5. Patrol with Maasai gunmen on foot to clean up garbage in the reserve
Led by well-trained Maasai armed rangers, we will go on a wilderness hike in the Maasai Mara Reserve to experience the peaceful coexistence of humans and wildlife, and the wisdom of the Maasai people in combining traditional knowledge with modern scientific practices.
6. Field observation and research of wildlife tracking
When hiking around Ngoswani, you can learn to identify local plants and track local wildlife by observing footprints, feces and other traces of life produced by animals; in addition, you will also participate in the study of "the impact of local communities on animal protection".
7. Conduct a survey on the survival of Kenyan birds in bird habitats and flamingo paradise
Lake Naivasha is a rare freshwater lake in Kenya, which has created its unique ecosystem. There are abundant freshwater fish in the lake, which has attracted many different types of migratory birds to live and settle here. You can often see birds flying over the water to catch fish.Unlike Lake Naivasha, Lake Erimanteta, about 10 kilometers away, is a saltwater lake. The pH value here is very suitable for flamingos to survive and live, so a large number of flamingos gather here, which can be called a "Flamingo Paradise".
Project Itinerary
Day 1 Pick up at Nairobi Airport + Joint Visit to Kenya
Morning: Arrive at Nairobi Airport and be picked up by the tour guide
Afternoon: Visit the United Nations in Kenya at 3 o'clock to learn about their cultural history and propositions. Accommodation: Jacaranda Hotel
Day 2 Visit Kibera Slum for the whole day: Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, to understand the operation model of social enterprises. Site: Visit the tour guide's office, which provides free Wi-Fi and clean toilets; visit the handicraft center to learn how locals recycle materials to make jewelry and other handicrafts; meet with children and visit the open-air market; visit local houses; rest in the buffet restaurant, enjoy soft drinks and local food. Accommodation: Jacaranda Hotel （hotel pic15 ）
Day 3 Nairobi-Lake Naivasha-Mantaita Morning: Depart from Nairobi and take a boat tour of Lake Naivasha Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Mantaita to see flamingos Evening: Stay at Elementaita Sentrim Lodge（16-17）
Day 4 Mantaita-Maasai Community Morning: 6 hours by car Afternoon: Visit the local women's community and do volunteer work in the women's support school Evening: Stay at Enaitoti Hotel
Day 5 Maasai Community Morning: Volunteer work in the Women's Support School Afternoon: Volunteer work in the Women's Support School Evening: Stay at Enaitoti Hotel （18）
Day 6 Maasai Community-Maasai Mara Reserve Morning: Go to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to accept wildlife protection tasks Afternoon: Go to Maasai Mara National Reserve and participate in anti-poaching patrols Evening: Stay at Olumara Tented Camp
Day 7 Maasai Mara National Reserve Full day: Game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve to experience the charm of primitive wildlife Optional items: Take a hot air balloon ride in the morning to overlook the African savannah (reservation is required in advance, additional charge) Evening: Continue to stay at Olumara Tented Camp（19）
Day 8 Maasai Mara-Nairobi Morning: Continue activities in the reserve Afternoon: Return to Nairobi and stay at Safari Park Hotel Evening: Enjoy dinner and enjoy traditional dance performances（20）
Day 9 Nairobi Morning: Free activities or visit Nairobi National Park Noon: Send to the airport and end the trip
*The above is a reference itinerary, which will change according to specific circumstances
Project Time
August 1-9, 2025 (9 days and 8 nights)
Accommodation conditions
[Meals] Lunch and dinner are provided on the first day, breakfast is provided on the last day, and breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on the remaining days; the hotel in the reserve provides Western buffet meals, and Nairobi provides restaurant meals in addition to breakfast.
[Accommodation] The fee is for two people to share a room. If you need a single room, you need to pay the room rate. Among them, the room supply at Olumara Tented Camp is tight, and it is not possible to provide one person with a room.
Expense Description
The above expenses include:
1. Accommodation and meals during the trip (breakfast is not included on the first day, and lunch and dinner are not included on the last day);
2. Transportation during the trip;
3. Nairobi pick-up and drop-off fees;
4. Tour leader, Chinese tour guide, tutor and other personnel fees;
5. Tips during the trip;
6. 2 bottles of mineral water/person/day for the Safari section;
7. 1 ticket for the Masai Mara Reserve;
8. 1 rafting trip on Lake Naivasha;
9. All government taxes and levies.
The above expenses do not include:
1. Airfare;
2. Visa;
3. Personal travel insurance;
4. Lunch and dinner fees in Nairobi city and towns;
5. Tickets for Nairobi city attractions, and other items added by yourself.