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13 Days Volunteer Orphanage Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari

By Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$3,876 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Combine meaningful volunteering with popular Kenya sightseeing on this 2-week volunterism and tourism experience from Nairobi. Spend a week volunteering in an orphanage for a culturally immersive experience, and then visit the top parks of Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. All food, accommodation, and transport is included as per itinerary, so you don’t have any unexpected expenses during your stay.

Activity location

  • Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
    • Off Moi Avenue
    • 00100, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
    • Off Moi Avenue
    • 00100, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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13 Days Volunteer Orphanage Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari
  • Activity duration is 13 days13d
    13d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$3,875.54 x 1 AdultAU$3,875.54
Total
Price is AU$3,875.54

What's included, what's not

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    All Accommodation
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    Trip to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru
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    Volunteer Project
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    Cultural Excursions
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    Bottled water
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    Transport
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    Airport Pickup/Dropoff
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    Service charge
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    Visa Fee
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    Entertainment
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    Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi & Orientation

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel or similar

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive in Nairobi where you are met and transferred to your accommodation. You’ll receive a full briefing about the volunteer programme and safari, followed by time to relax and prepare for the days ahead.

Day 2: Introduction to Orphanage Volunteering

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Host family near Children Centre

Kibera

  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the local orphanage and begin your volunteer work. Spend the day meeting the children, understanding daily routines, and assisting with light activities while settling into the environment.

Day 3: Teaching & Child Engagement Activities

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Host family near Children Centre

Kibera

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Participate in educational support, games, and creative learning sessions. Build connections with the children while contributing to their development through interactive activities.

Day 4: Community Support & Daily Assistance

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Host family near Children Centre

Kibera

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Assist with daily tasks such as meal preparation, organising supplies, or helping with basic care routines, offering meaningful support to the orphanage staff.

Day 5: Skills Sharing & Cultural Exchange

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Host family near Children Centre

Kibera

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Share any personal skills such as sports, art, music, with the children and engage in cultural exchange, creating memorable and impactful interactions.

Day 6: Final Volunteer Day & Farewell

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Host family near Children Centre

Kibera

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Spend your last day at the orphanage strengthening bonds and saying goodbye to the children and staff, marking the end of a rewarding volunteer experience in Nairobi.

Day 7: Nairobi to Maasai Mara Safari Journey

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist camp or Similar

Masai Mara National Reserve

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Depart Nairobi and travel to the Maasai Mara National Reserve via the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Day 8: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist camp or Similar

Maasai Mara National Reserve

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Spend the entire day exploring the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, searching for the Big Five and enjoying a picnic lunch in the wild.

Day 9: Maasai Culture & Optional Activities

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist camp or Similar

Masai Mara National Reserve

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a morning game drive followed by optional activities such as a Maasai village visit or a hot air balloon safari, then relax at camp or take an evening drive

Day 10: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Lanet Matfam Resort or Similar

Lake Nakuru

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive known for rhinos and birdlife.

Day 11: Lake Nakuru Wildlife Experience

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Lanet Matfam Resort or Similar

Lake Nakuru

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives around the lake, spotting flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife in this unique ecosystem.

Day 12: Return to Nairobi & Leisure Time

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: 67 airport hotel or similar

Nairobi

  • 8h
Travel back to Nairobi and spend the rest of the day at leisure—shopping, relaxing, or exploring the city.

Day 13: Departure Day

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Transfer to the airport for your departure, concluding your combined volunteer and safari experience with lasting memories of both community impact and wildlife adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
    • Off Moi Avenue
    • 00100, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
    • Off Moi Avenue
    • 00100, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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