Yoga + Seva + Safari in Kenya

Feb 14 - Feb 24, 2028

Inclusions: airport transfers, all accommodations, meals as listed, daily yoga, private guide, private vehicles, game drive, park entry fees, coordination of volunteer activities with the community in Mbita, chapati making class, one way flight Kisumu to Wilson to Lamu, one way flight Lamu to JKIA, boat transfers in Lamu, special Swahili dinner, sunset sail, volunteer day with Ubunifu Lamu, walking tour of Shela, samosa making class, lunchtime sail, day rooms at airport hotel, and all bank/wire processing fees.

At The Village Experience, travel inspires impact. To date, TVE has operated over 900 responsible tourism programs around the world. Our programs have immersed nearly 3,500 travelers into our partner communities and impacted more than 30,000 people on the ground. Together, we have implemented programs to tackle social justice issues such as access to education & healthcare, women’s empowerment, and sustainability in these communities.

It is only through this unique relationship of responsible travel + philanthropy, that we have been able to raise $3,800,000 for our partner communities. You inspire and contribute to the impact…so keep traveling with The Village Experience!

MIKKI TROWBRIDGE

Mikki Trowbridge is an Oregon-based yoga teacher and instigator of community through Yoga + Beer and Resonance Yoga Collective. In addition to teaching yoga, Mikki is a Board Member for The Village Cooperative and loves traveling, reading, sipping on craft beers and getting outdoors for a hike, a paddle or to catch a sunset.

FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT

We are asking that as part of your commitment to this trip, you are prepared to raise at least $500 in donations for our Community Seva Activities to support the partners we will interact with on this trip. You can make the donation yourself, you can host fundraisers, you can ask your friends and family for support, or work with Mikki to come up with other ideas.

Pricing

$5999 per person based on double occupancy
$6699 per person based on single occupancy

$1000 due with registration along with passport copies

$2500 payment due on February 1, 2027

Final balance, flights, and travel insurance due on August 1, 2027

Itinerary

February 14 – Arrive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet your Village Experience representative and transfer to hotel for the evening.

February 15 – Morning yoga and introduction session. Breakfast and then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park and check into hotel in time for a late lunch. Afternoon game drive in search of lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, hyena, zebra, and more. (B,D)

February 16 – Early morning game drive. After breakfast, drive to Mbita. Check into hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria. Evening yoga session. Meet the TVE team in the evening. (B,D)

February 17 – Spend today working on a project at the Primary School. TVE started this school and has been supporting it for over 15 years. Enjoy a motorbike ride on Rusinga Island in the afternoon to watch sunset. (B,L,D)

February 18 – Spend today with the Live Long Ladies and enjoy a Chapati making class with them. This group of over 50 women came together as widows to support and empower each other. Now, they assist at the school, work on their farms, run a goat project, and much more! (B,L,D)

February 19 – Morning drive to Kisumu. Catch flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport. Transfer to Lamu flight and arrive to Manda Airport in the afternoon. Check into hotel. Swahili dinner in the evening at hotel. (B,D)

February 20 – Enjoy breakfast and coffee in the morning at the hotel. Then, spend the day with Ubunifu Lamu at their community center in Mararani Village. Afternoon yoga at hotel. Sunset sail in the evening. (B)

February 21 – Enjoy breakfast and coffee in the morning at the hotel. Then, embark on a fair trade, artisan tour of Shela Village. Free time to enjoy the beach. Afternoon yoga at the hotel. Evening samosa class and dinner. (B,D)

February 22 – Enjoy breakfast and coffee in the morning at the hotel. Then, board Hippo Dhow for a sail through the channels, a swim in the Indian Ocean, and a fresh fish bbq. Afternoon yoga at the hotel. (B,L)

February 23 – Enjoy breakfast and coffee in the morning at the hotel. Late morning yoga (10:30am). Free day to enjoy the beach, visit Lamu Town, continue exploring Shela, book a massage, or relax by the pool. (B)

February 24 – Transfer to airport for morning flight back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Day rooms until evening flights home. (B)

*schedule flights for after 6pm

Pre-Trip Safari

Inclusions: airport transfers, all accommodations, meals as listed, private safari guide, private safari vehicle, all game drives, all park entry fees, visit to Masai Village, and all bank/wire processing fees.

Pricing

$3199 per person based on double occupancy

$3999 per person based on single occupancy

$1000 deposit due with registration

Final balance due January 15, 2027

Itinerary

February 10 – Arrive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet your hotel representative and transfer to hotel for the evening.

February 11 – Meet your safari guide in the hotel lobby and drive to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop for lunch and coffee along the way. Check into tented camp in the afternoon and settle into your new surroundings. Dinner and overnight at camp. (B,D)

February 12 & 13 – Game drives inside the Masai Mara to go in search of lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, hippo, zebra, giraffe and more. All meals at camp. (B,L,D)

February 14 – Morning visit to traditional Masai Village to support local community based tourism initiatives. Then, drive back to Nairobi to meet the group and begin the Yoga, Seva, and Safari trip. Check into hotel upon arrival. (B)

Flight Reservations

Arrival & Departure: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Vaccinations

Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) and/or speak with a local travel doctor regarding vaccinations.

Recommendations for Kenya include:
Hepatitis A & B
Polio
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
Anti-Malarial Medication

NOTE: We also advise that you speak with your doctor regarding a prescription for an antibiotic to combat food and water borne illnesses.

To learn more go to the Health Information for Travelers to Kenya page on the CDC website.

Required Documents

Passport – Your passport must have at least two blank pages and a minimum of six months’ validity from the date of entry.
eVisa – Apply for your eVisa one month in advance at the following link:
http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
Travel Insurance – Medical evacuation, repatriation and medical coverage are required by The Village Experience. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage.

REGISTER | Kenya Yoga, Seva & Safari

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