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Sample Itinerary Kenya- 15 day program

Kenya functions differently than the United States, especially when it comes to schedules and timelines. Despite our best attempts to plan thoroughly, unanticipated circumstances and last-minute changes to the itinerary will happen. Service projects, which are determined according to the needs and desires of the host community, can also change at the last minute.  Students often say that learning to be flexible and accepting different (and often challenging) cultural practices is one of the most valuable things they take from a World Leadership School program. Please be flexible and remember that adapting to change is a critical skill for future leaders working in global settings!


Day 1
·    Depart the U.S. and travel to Nairobi, Kenya

Day 2
·    Evening arrival in Nairobi
·    45-minute transfer to Masai Lodge on outskirts of Nairobi National Park
·    Reflection: Goals and Fears
·    Overnight at Masai Lodge http://www.masailodge.com/

Day 3
·    Morning hike to Katenga glass factory
·    Buffet lunch
·    Curriculum: Why We Are Here
·    Introduction to Kenya and Masai culture

Day 4
·    Transfer to host community
·    Bag lunch at Lake Magadi
·    Arrive at host community and settle into tent camp
·    Tour and introduction to school and service project
·    Free time for sports and meeting community members

Day 5
·    Curriculum: Global Issues Scavenger Hunt
·    Service work, Day I

Day 6
·    Service work, Day II
·    Curriculum: Leadership Styles and Temperaments
·    Beading workshop

Day 7
·    Service work, Day III
·    Afternoon departure for homestay with Masai family
·    Dinner and dancing with Masai family

Day 8
·    Morning with homestay family
·    Service work, day IV
·    Curriculum: Local Leaders and Leadership Styles
·    Spear-throwing workshop

Day 9
·    Service work, Day V
·    Curriculum: Building a Utopia

Day 10
·    Service work, Day VI
·    Project dedication and community celebration with dancing and drumming

Day 11
·    Morning farewell to community
·    Return to Masai Lodge to spend the night (3.5 hours)
·    Curriculum:  Marketplace of Ideas

Day 12
·    Early morning departure for Masai Mara (4-5 hours)
·    Game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
·    Curriculum: Action Planning & Life Vision
·    Safari camp, evening campfire

Day 13
·    Game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve, Day II
·    One-on-one evaluations with students
·    Curriculum: Graduation Speeches
·    Safari camp, evening campfire with Masai singing and dancing
·    Reflection: Candle Circle

Day 14
·    Morning bird watching and wildlife observation
·    Return to Nairobi from Masai Mara National Reserve
·    Afternoon rest at Masai Lodge
·    Evening departure from Nairobi

Day 15
·    Afternoon or evening arrival in the U.S.
·    Depart the U.S. and travel to Nairobi, Kenya