Service, Safari & Water Well Adventure
Service, Safari + Water Well Adventure - Quick Glance
Day 1-2: Depart the States/Arrive Kenya
Day 3: Giraffe & Elephant Center/Orphanage
Day 4-5: Orphanage
Day 6: Nairobi/Ngong
Day 7-8: Maasai Mara
Day 9: Family & Cultural Visit
Day 10: Narok/Lake Nakuru
Day 11: Nakuru/Namanga
Day 12: Water Well Dedication
Day 13: Amboseli
Day 14: Amboseli/Nairobi/Depart Kenya
Program Fee includes:
- Round-trip economy flight from Austin, Texas (credit if using different gateway city)
- English-speaking guide/driver throughout adventure
- Private vehicle throughout adventure
- Entrance fees to all activities, safaris, and activities listed on the itinerary
- All accommodations for the adventure, based on double occupancy.
-Tented or lodge safari accommodations at National Parks
-3-4 start hotels in cities
-Basic accommodations at volunteer housing at the orphanage - Meals listed on the itinerary: B-breakfasts, L- lunches, D-dinners
- Materials, supplies, and donations/gifts at orphanage and village visit
Details
- Tour Operator
- Cultural Embrace
- Duration
- 14 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Tues., July 27, 2010 | Depart USA | Depart out of Austin Airport. (Air credit is available if independent flight arrangement is made. Meals on flight.) |
| Wed., July 28, 2010 | Nairobi | Arrival in to Kenyatta Airport. Meet and greet with local guide and driver outside of customs hall. Transfer to a Nairobi hotel for overnight. (meals on flight) |
| Thurs., July 29, 2010 | Giraffe & Elephant Centers/Orphanage | After breakfast, we will visit a center that has rehabilitated orphaned and injured giraffes and elephants. Afterwards, we will drive to Makuyu, north of Nairobi, to lend a hand and heart at Cultural Embrace’s sponsored orphanage WWB. Play and assist at the orphanage, building/constructing/painting project. Project details TBD, based on group size and orphanage’s needs. All basic meals and accommodation will be at the volunteer center of the orphanage. (B, L, D) |
| Fri. & Sat., July 30-31, 2010 | Orphanage | Play and assist at the orphanage, building/constructing/painting project. Project details TBD, based on group size and orphanage’s needs. All basic meals and accommodation will be at the volunteer center of the orphanage. (B, L, D) |
| Sun., August 1, 2010 | Nairobi/Ngong | After breakfast, depart the orphanage, and drive to Ngong (~2hours) to attend a local church & cultural experience. Lunch in Ngong, then drive to Narok for overnight at Seasons hotel (~4 hours). If time permits, visit Maasai market. (B, L, D) |
| Mon., August 2, 2010 | Maasai Mara | After breakfast, depart Narok, and go on a game drive in the Mara. Check-in to your camp/lodge. Afternoon game drive, then dinner and overnight at camp/lodge. (B, L, D) |
| Tue., August 3, 2010 | Maasai Mara | Full day in the park that borders the famous Serengeti National Park, with meals and overnight at camp/lodge. (B, L, D) |
| Wed., August 4, 2010 | Maasai Family & Cultural Visit | After breakfast (early game drive optional), visit local Maasai Village and family. Enjoy the afternoon with the family and have an unique cultural exchange. Overnight at Narok Seasons Hotel. (B, L, D) |
| Thurs., August 5, 2010 | Narok/Lake Nakuru | After breakfast, leave Narok for Nakuru. Game drive at Lake Nakuru National prk, and overnight at camp/lodge. (B, L, D) |
| Fri., August 6, 2010 | Nakuru/Namanga | Depart Nakuru after breakfast and drive to Namanga, via Nairobi (~2.5/2 hours). Dinner and overnight at the River Lodge to meet up with Well Aware (well drilling organization) staff. (B, L,D) |
| Sat., August 7, 2010 | Namanga Well Dedication | After breakfast, visit the well site for the dedication and celebration. Overnight at River Lodge (B, L) |
| Sun., August 8, 2010 | Namanga/Amboseli | After breakfast, drive to Amboseli (~2 hours). Enjoy the afternoon and evening game drive of this spectacular park. Overnight at camp/lodge. (B, L, D) |
| Mon., August 9, 2010 | Amboseli/Nairobi/Depart Kenya | After breakfast (optional early morning game drive), depart Amboseli to head back to Nairobi (~4 hours). Time permitting visit bead factory or Maasai market. Evening flight back to Austin. (B, L) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Dining
- Total meals - 25
- Breakfasts - 9
- Lunches - 9
- Dinners - 7
