• Trip Outline

  • Trip Includes

  • Trip Excludes

  • Vaccinations & Health

  • Cancellation Policy

Daily activities: 
 
Each day will start with Holy Mass and adoration, we will participate in the walking Rosary and evening prayers. Talks for young adults organized by the Missionary Brothers, daily opportunities to talk with the Missionary Brothers, share and fellowship. 

Itineraries

Day 1

Date : May 8, 2026

Departure

Depart. Please make sure your suitcases are not overweight (50 lb or less). Pack essential items and some clothes into your carry on bag and backpack. 

Day 2

Date : May 9, 2026

Arrival in Nairobi. The Missionary Brothers will pick us up. If time allows, visit the orphanage center for evening prayers. All meals at the mission. 

Day 3

Date : May 10, 2026

Mass in the orphanage center with children if the weather permits. Cultural Dance/Visiting African huts & dinner in the city 

Day 4

Date : May 11, 2026

Visiting Children at Divine Mercy School, helping teachers at school, serving lunch at school.

In the afternoon, we will shop for essential food items and donate to the needy families

Day 5

Date : May 12, 2026

Local National Park- Safari/Elephant Orphanage Center. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates an orphaned elephant rescue and wildlife rehabilitation program in Nairobi / Giraffe Center - FREE DAY

Lunch in the city

Day 6

Date : May 13, 2026

Visiting Public School at Maua

Visit the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor

Orphanage Center - spend some time playing games with the kids

In the afternoon, we will be cooking dinner for the Missionary Brothers. 

Day 7

Date : May 14, 2026

Day with the children from the Divine Mercy School. We will be taking them on a field trip to the museum and the park.  

Day 8

Date : May 15, 2026

Tea Plantation in the morning, lunch will be provided at the plantation. Then we will spend the afternoon at the orphanage center with the children. 

Day 9

Date : May 16, 2026

Orphanage center in the morning.

Visit the John Paul II medical clinic and pack food for the elderly woman/serve lunch.  

Games with the local youth at the Brothers compound.

Concert by the local youth/young adults choir. 

Day 10

Date : May 17, 2026

Mass with the local people at the Brothers Monastery.

In the early afternoon, we will visit the Basilica in Nairobi, the viewpoint center, and the museum.

Dinner in the city. 

Day 11

Date : May 18, 2026

A day at the mission, helping Brothers with their daily tasks.

Packing and goodbye dinner at 6 pm - leaving for the airport at 8 pm. 

Day 12

Date : May 19, 2026

Arrival back in the States

  • Transportation during the stay (van and Land Rover)

  • Accommodation at the mission (separate men’s and women’s rooms)

  • Meals – all meals at the mission ( breakfast/lunch/dinner/lunch at the tee plantation) 

  • Entrance fees: National Park and Safari, elephant orphanage center tee plantation, giraffe center, cultural dances/African tribal houses, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi viewpoint

  • Bottled water

  • Donation for the Divine Mercy School ( Fun Day for the kids and special lunch/treat) 

  • Airline ticket – approx. $1100–$1300

  • Kenyan visa – $35 (assistance with form provided)

  • Personal expenses – souvenirs, etc.

  • Medical insurance ( strongly encouraged - about $50)

  • Meals outside of the mission ( 2 lunches and 2 dinners)

  • $100 -$150 extra to cover the cost of snacks/coffee/ food while traveling/sightseeing. 

Currently, the Yellow Fever or COVID-19 vaccine is not required. We always take malaria medication. I recommend consulting your family doctor or a travel clinic. I am, of course, available for help.

  • Cancellation 60 days or more before departure – full refund of tour cost (airfare not included). Airline credit may be available depending on airline policy.

  • Cancellation 59–30 days before departure – 50% of paid amount is non-refundable

  • Cancellation less than 30 days before departure – 100% of paid amount is non-refundable

Refunds will be issued within 30 days.