About this program
Your time in Kenya should be about more than the hours you spend at your project.
Nanyuki places you at the heart of the Laikipia region, surrounded by extraordinary wildlife, spectacular landscapes and communities with deep cultural traditions. From the Big Five and protected forests to Mount Kenya, local markets and indigenous communities, there is so much to discover.
Culture and community are part of every experience we offer. Whether you come to Kenya for healthcare, teaching, childcare, sports or another project, you will have opportunities during your stay to experience the people, places, traditions and natural beauty that make this region unique.
We believe that coming to Kenya should be about more than the project you are placed in.
Your project gives you an opportunity to contribute and gain experience. Life in Nanyuki gives you an opportunity to understand the community. Cultural experiences allow you to see Kenya from different perspectives, meet people outside your project and develop a deeper connection with the country you are visiting.
Depending on your interests, your schedule and the opportunities available during your stay, you may have the chance to take part in community and cultural experiences alongside your project.
You might spend a morning working at a school and later find yourself learning about local traditions, exploring a forest, visiting a community or sharing a meal with people from a completely different background.
These experiences are not an add on to your time in Kenya. They are part of what makes the journey meaningful.
Depending on your interests, project schedule, season and the opportunities available during your stay, you may take part in experiences such as:
Laikipia is one of Kenya's remarkable wildlife regions and provides opportunities to experience an extraordinary variety of animals, including the Big Five : lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros.
Depending on the activities available during your stay, you may have opportunities to visit wildlife conservancies, experience guided game drives, explore the landscape on foot or learn about the conservation work taking place across the region.
The region surrounding Nanyuki is filled with remarkable landscapes and protected areas.
One of the highlights is Ngare Ndare Forest, an indigenous forest known for its canopy walk, waterfalls, natural pools and rich biodiversity.
You can also explore the spectacular landscapes around Mount Kenya, discover the Laikipia countryside and experience the natural environment that makes this part of Kenya so special.
Kenya's cultural richness is just as remarkable as its wildlife.
The Maasai and Samburu communities have preserved many of their traditions and continue to maintain strong connections to their culture, land and heritage.
Through respectful, community-led experiences, you may have opportunities to meet members of these communities, learn about their traditions, hear their stories, experience their music and crafts, and gain a better understanding of their way of life.
These experiences are about more than seeing another culture. They are opportunities to listen, learn and exchange perspectives.
Some of the most meaningful cultural experiences may not involve travelling far at all.
Living with a Kenyan host family gives you an opportunity to experience everyday life, share meals, learn about local customs, practice some Swahili and build relationships with people who live here.
You may discover that the moments you remember most are not necessarily the biggest excursions, but the conversations around the dinner table, the people you meet and the ordinary experiences you share.
Whatever project you choose, we encourage you to explore beyond it.
Medical and Nursing participants may have opportunities to learn about community health and local healthcare beyond their placement.
Teaching and Childcare participants may discover more about the communities and families connected to their schools and programs.
Sports participants may experience local sporting traditions and community activities.
And everyone has the opportunity to experience Nanyuki, Kenyan culture and the incredible environment surrounding the town.
The exact experiences available will depend on your interests, project schedule, season and the opportunities available during your stay.
We don't want your time in Kenya to become a checklist of attractions.
We want you to meet people, ask questions, learn something unexpected, experience the country at your own pace and leave with a deeper understanding of Kenya.
You come to contribute to a project. You stay to experience a community. You leave with a connection to both.
Organised weekend excursions, cultural outings, and social activities throughout your programme in Kenya.
Stay with a Kenyan host family in Nanyuki, sharing everyday life, meals and a real sense of community.
Certificate of completion recording your service, workshops, and programme activities.
Three meals per day during your placement, with fresh drinking water.
Organised weekend excursions, cultural outings, and social activities throughout your programme in Kenya.
Stay with a Kenyan host family in Nanyuki, sharing everyday life, meals and a real sense of community.
Certificate of completion recording your service, workshops, and programme activities.
Three meals per day during your placement, with fresh drinking water.
Airport pickup plus local project transport during your stay.
Guidance to prepare for your trip, including visa advice, cultural awareness, and dedicated pre-arrival support.
Our local team helps you settle in and remains available throughout your stay.
Orientation, placement training, and programme activities led by experienced local staff.
Opportunities to explore Laikipia wildlife, Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya landscapes.
Respectful, community-led experiences with Maasai and Samburu communities where available.
Week by week