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Sustainable projects and Maasai tribes of Kenya 3-day tour from Nairobi

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Sustainable projects and Maasai tribes of Kenya 3-day tour from Nairobi

Free cancellation

Place: Nairobi

Duration: 48 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

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Exclusive Venue

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Experience the three of the sustainable projects that One Horizon supports in Nairobi
Connect with local people on a personal level and learn about traditional cultures and their stories
Immerse yourself in the midst daily of Maasai village tribal life

What to expect

This unique 3-day community and cultural will take you on insightful visits to three of the sustainable projects that One Horizon supports in Nairobi, and then into the traditional Maasai heartland to meet members of this fascinating tribe. You will team up with the various local leaders and social workers who are dedicated to improving the life of Kenyan people at both a women’s vocational and lifestyle training centre and a farm project to help grandmother-headed households. Then immerse yourself in the midst of the daily hustle and bustle of Maasai village life as you take part in the rituals of the Maasai warriors, sit with the women as they perform their daily tasks, and listen to stories and folklore told by village elders. These wonderful interactions show you day-to-day Kenyan culture and connect with people on a personal level.

DAY 1 The inspirations of one woman - Today drive to a developing area in the west of Nairobi and visit the Women's Empowerment Centre, which is one of the worthwhile projects One Horizon supports. It was started by Mary a social worker, who developed a program to help struggling mothers undertake vocational and lifestyle training and get access to microfinance to open sm all businesses. The results have been phenomenal as the mothers are able to lift themselves out of poverty and transform into independent business owners and community leaders, and crucially support and keep their families together. Spend time with Mary to learn about her vision for the centre while you get the opportunity to meet some of the proud and self-sufficient women involved in the inspirational program.

DAY 2 New beginnings for grandmas - There are many grandmother-headed households in Kenya who care for their grandchildren among other generations of their family in difficult economic circumstances. You will visit a pig farm owned by one grandmother where she proudly explains pig-husbandry and how her bio-gas system powers herhome. This is another project that One Horizon supports, and the initiative aims at improving the livelihoods of the grandmothers by economically empowering them through small-scale farming. Then sit down with the grandmothers while they cook traditional meals for their families and narrate their wonderful stories of life, change and progress.

DAY 3 The Maasai rites of passage - Spend an amazing day with the warriors and women of a traditional Maasai village. It starts with a song and dance welcome where the wife of a village elder will offer to dress you in traditional Maasai shuka cloth or African blanket’. Venture into the bush with her son, who will explain what it’s like being a young warrior in Maasai society, and join other men who are training for their rite of passage as they explain how they will go into the hills to complete qualifying tasks before they reach the circumcision ceremony. Take part in the challenge as they show you how to throw a spear and climb an acacia tree in lightning speed. Sit with the villagers as they share their stories of their fascinating culture with you while the women teach you how to make some traditional decorative beaded jewellery.

The airport pick-up service from the JK International Airport on arrival and transfer to your overnight accommodation at the Placina Hotel before the tour begins is included. Please provide your arrival flight details at the checkout
For travellers staying at other hotels you will need to make your way to the Pallacina Hotel for a 9.30 pick up
Children under 7 years old are free of charge
The maximum number of participants is 10
You will be picked up at 9.30 am each day and back at the hotel by 4.30 pm
Easter Monday and Good Friday as well as Xmas Day are the only days when the tour is not conducted

What’s included

Arrival JK International airport transfer to the Placina Hotel (the night before tour begins)

1 night accommodation at the Placina Hotel (the night before tour begins)

2-night accommodation and full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Airport pick-up transfer (JK Int Airport) to Placina Hotel

All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle based on itinerary

Driver guide

What’s not included

Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Palacina Residential Hotel, Denis Pritt Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Meeting point:

The meeting point is the Palacina Hotel with the departure time of 9.30 am. For travellers staying at other hotels in Nairobi, you will need to make your way to the Palacina Hotel for a 9.30 pickup.