Kenya is justly famous for its safaris amidst some of Africa’s finest wildlife preserves, but there is so much more: mountains, beaches, reefs, deserts, lakes and fascinating tribal culture.
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It is always thrilling to see lions, elephants, leopards, and giraffe, but the pinnacle for all visitors must surely be the famous wildebeest migration. This spectacle occurs annually, from July to September, as 1.5 million wildebeest go in search of good grasslands. Kenya is also considered one of the top five bird-watching destinations in the world.
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The diversity of landscapes is breathtaking; the great rift valley tears a gash through the heart of the nation, the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara, the rainforests of Kakamega, the sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean and the shores of the Jade Sea contrast with searing deserts.
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There is also no shortage of fun activities for your family, including ballooning over the Masai Mara, snorkeling in the Malindi Marine Reserve or trekking the glaciers of Mt Kenya, to name just a few.
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The Kenyan people are made up of a fascinating cultural cross-section that blends old with new. On a daily basis you will see traditional tribes and contemporary families; ancient customs and modern sensibilities. Your time giving back will be a fantastic opportunity to experience the full gambit of cultural diversity.
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Making a difference By teaching and building new classrooms, your family can help to foster an educated and developed Maasai Community whose cultural practices contribute positively towards gender and social equality and respect for human rights, without destroying their positive traditional value systems. Immerse yourself in this ancient culture as you contribute to the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation in line with the World Health Organization resolution (by 2015). This dreadful “procedure� is carried out in young girls and can leave them in life long pain.