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Kenya: Community, Nature and Wildlife
A journey that goes beyond simple tourism.
This itinerary in Kenya with Gabriele Scrofani is an immersive experience that combines volunteering, cultural discovery, and adventure in the wildest natural environments.
From vibrant Nairobi, where you will engage directly with a local community through a volunteering project, to close encounters with African wildlife in Tsavo East National Park, and finally ending among the timeless atmosphere and beaches of Diani.
It is a journey that transforms you: connecting you with people, the environment, and a more authentic part of yourself.
HIGHLIGHTS
Volunteering and Social Impact
Experience full immersion in the heart of Nairobi by collaborating with Awani Kizito’s Project of Hope, an initiative supporting children and families living in the slums. You will actively take part in the project’s daily activities, contributing in a meaningful way while building genuine relationships with the local community.
Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
Discover organizations that create positive impact, such as Ocean Sole and Kazuri Beads Factory: two initiatives that combine creativity, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. A unique opportunity to see firsthand how ethical and transformative business models are developed.
Safari in Tsavo East National Park
Embark on an adventure across the African savannah among red elephants, lions, and vast landscapes. Two days of safari in one of Kenya’s most iconic parks, experiencing nature in its wildest and most untouched form.
Diani: Swahili Culture and Ocean Relaxation
Conclude the journey in Diani beach. Between moments of relaxation and encounters with the local community, it is the perfect setting to absorb and reflect on the entire experience.
TRIP PURPOSE
This trip is designed with a clear goal: to create real, conscious, and mutual impact. It is not just about “helping,” but about building meaningful relationships.
During the volunteering days, you will work closely with the local community, contributing concretely to the project’s daily activities. At the same time, you will learn, listen, and experience a reality often far from your own.
The journey is also a personal path: stepping outside your comfort zone, developing a more open perspective on the world, and returning home with a renewed sense of awareness.
Completing the experience is the discovery of the most authentic Kenya: from the African savannah to the Swahili coast, balancing engagement, adventure, and regeneration.
This trip has been designed with the following principles:
- Commitment to non-profit initiatives
- Environmental and social education
- Promotion of the local economy
What's included
- Accommodation: 9 nights in Airbnb/lodge/apartment.
- Transport: Airport transfers and all internal travel with a private driver.
- Activities: Volunteering activities, safari in a 4x4 jeep with an expert local guide, visits to Ocean Sole and Kazuri Beads Factory, and marine activities in Lamu. Safari in Tsavo.
- Other: Support from an ORMA coordinator throughout the entire trip.
- Insurance: Medical and baggage insurance.
- Food: Meals are included where specified in the itinerary.
What's not included
- Food: Meals are not included where not specified in the itinerary.
- Accommodation: Tourist tax.
- Transport: Transfers to/from airport or train station in Italy. Flights to Nairobi and from Mombasa.
- Activities: Snorkeling in Diani Beach.
- Other: Trip cancellation insurance.
- Everything not specifically listed under “What’s Included."
Payment Terms
30% down payment at the time of booking and the remaining 70% due 30 days prior to departure.
If the booking is made within 30 days of departure, the full amount is due at checkout.
Bank transfers or credit cards can be used to make payments.
However, if the trip status is marked as "Confirmed" or "Last tickets", there's no need to worry - it means the minimum number of participants has already been met.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Welcome to Nairobi!
Landing in Nairobi is an experience that immediately awakens the senses: the vibrant chaos of the city, its intense colors, and its dynamic energy. This is where our journey into the heart of Kenya begins!
Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your accommodation. After check-in, you’ll have time to relax after your flight and get used to the rhythm of the city.
Dinner is not included — if you have the energy, you can start exploring the flavors of local cuisine, otherwise some rest will prepare you for the adventures ahead.
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the accommodation.
Transport by 4x4 jeep.
Overnight stay in Nairobi.
Meals not included.
Days 2–3: Volunteering at Awani Kizito's Project of Hope
We step into the core of this experience: four days of volunteering in one of Nairobi’s slums with Awani Kizito's Project of Hope.
Here, we will support the community in any way needed: accompanying children to medical visits, purchasing essential materials, organizing fundraising activities, grocery shopping, and even assembling furniture. Each day will be different and shaped by the real needs of the community.
After each intense day, we will return to a safer and more equipped area outside the slum, with running water and all necessary facilities to rest and recharge.
These will be demanding but incredibly enriching days — we will return with stories and emotions impossible to forget.
Transport included for any necessary movements.
Overnight stay in Nairobi.
Meals not included.
Day 4: Final Day of Volunteering
The last day dedicated to Awani Kizito's Project of Hope.
This will be the time to complete the activities started in previous days, leave everything in order, and most importantly, say goodbye to the children and the community we have shared this intense experience with.
There will be time to reflect on what we have lived, and, if possible, organize a small celebration before concluding our time in the slum.
At the end of the day, we will return to our accommodation for an evening of sharing and relaxation.
Transport included for scheduled movements.
Overnight stay in an apartment in Nairobi.
Meals not included.
Day 5: Discovering Nairobi & Social Impact Projects
Today we will enjoy a unique experience by visiting two social entrepreneurship and sustainability projects.
A day dedicated to sustainability, women’s empowerment, and social impact — a perfect opportunity to gain inspiration and awareness.
Ocean Sole — a social enterprise that transforms flip-flops collected from beaches and the ocean into true works of art. Through creative recycling, it generates positive impact on both the environment and the local community, involving over a thousand people in the collection and production process.
Kazuri Beads Factory — a ceramic workshop created to provide job opportunities for single mothers and women in vulnerable situations. Here, we will observe every stage of bead production, from shaping to decoration, discovering how a small workshop became an internationally successful brand, exporting 60% of its production worldwide.
Transport included for scheduled movements.
Overnight stay in an apartment in Nairobi.
Meals not included.
Day 6: Transfer to Tsavo
The day starts early, but it will be worth it: at dawn we depart for Tsavo East National Park, a unique natural area.
Here we will have the chance to spot an incredible variety of wildlife: lions, leopards, giraffes, black rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, cheetahs, and many other animals that make this park one of Kenya’s most extraordinary places.
Depending on arrival time, we will enjoy a first afternoon or evening safari.
After the safari, we settle into the campsite.
Transport included with 4x4 jeeps dedicated to the group.
Full board treatment.
Park entrance included.
Day 7: Tsavo East National Park
The day begins early: around 7:30 AM we depart for a full-day safari inside the park.
A perfect day to connect with nature and experience the most authentic side of Kenya.
The wildlife is diverse: elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and many bird species.Full board at the campsite.
Transport included with 2 dedicated 4x4 jeeps.
Park entrance included.
Day 8: Towards the Coast – From Tsavo East to Diani Beach
After the morning safari, we transfer to the coast.
Arrival in the afternoon at the apartment.
Overnight stay only, in double, triple, or shared rooms depending on needs.
Transport included with 2 dedicated 4x4 jeeps.
Day 9: Snorkeling Experience
Crystal-clear waters and rich marine life make snorkeling in Diani a relaxing and fascinating experience.
Among colorful fish and uniquely shaped rocks, every dive offers stunning natural views. A perfect day filled with sunshine, silence, and the gentle rhythm of the ocean.
Optional excursion: snorkeling at Wasini Island (to be arranged locally at Shimoni port).
Overnight stay only, in double, triple, or shared rooms depending on needs.
Day 10: Goodbye, Diani!
Last breakfast under the sun before heading to Mombasa airport for the return flight.
The journey comes to an end, but you will take home unforgettable memories and meaningful connections. Until the next adventure!
Is a science communicator on animal husbandry, food production, animal welfare, and environmental issues. He has been passionate about animal behavior and ethology since childhood, making him interested in birdwatching and animal protection. He eventually studied animal production at the university, focusing on animal welfare and the environmental impact of husbandry.
Meanwhile, he started a science communication project on YouTube and Instagram called "Ethoshock" about animal behavior and sustainability bringing him to become a speaker and panelist in science festivals and conventions. Then he focused on novel foods like insects and cultivated meat and the environmental impact of food production and attended a science communication master's course at the SISSA of Trieste.
He is a video-maker and content creator and is writing for the PNNR partnership OnFoods, a collaboration of various Italian universities about the sustainability of food production.
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