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KENYA
"Let's All Pull Together"

Kenya is a vibrant East African country known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse wildlife, and stunning landscapes, from the savannas of the Maasai Mara to the white-sand beaches of the Indian Ocean. 

 

With Harambee "Let’s all pull together" as its national motto, Kenya embraces a strong sense of unity, resilience, and collective progress.

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Kenya Global Engagement Trip

Trip Dates: January 3-12, 2027

Non-Member: $4,195

YMCA Member: $3,495 or $256*/month

Travelers: 12-20

OPENS 5/1/2026

What's Included:

All in-country transportation (including trains), meals, lodging (double occupancy), travel/medical insurance, cultural attractions, service projects and trip shirts.

 

What’s Not Included?

International flight, visa/passport fees, personal items, souvenirs, snacks, optional excursions, and meals during free time.​​​  

When in the Neighborhood - Optional Excursion

Cape Town, South Africa, January 12-16

Additional Trip Cost: $1,995

Destinations & Excursions

Exploring Kenya - the quintessential African experience.

With its warm hospitality, diverse traditions, and world-class safaris, Kenya provides an authentic and life-changing journey that connects visitors to nature, history, and the heart of Africa.

Tentative Trip Schedule

January 2/3

Travel Days
January 4               
Program Begins/Narobi City Tour

January 5
Project at YMCA Kibera Primary School

January 6
Project at YMCA National Training Institute

January 7

Train to Tsavo/Safari

January 8
Safari

January 9

Travel to Mombasa
January 10
Project at YMCA Mombasa

January 11
Mombasa City Tour

January 12
Return to Narobi/Depart for the USA

 

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Cheryl McCarver

US-Based Kenya Trip Leader

Jambo!  I’m Cheryl McCarver, and I’m excited to lead the YMCA Kenya trip this year. With decades of experience in YMCA trip leadership, I’ve had the privilege of guiding many transformative journeys.

 

We pack a lot into this experience, and it’s a meaningful journey that offers deep cultural insights and lasting memories.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to email me. Thank you!

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Merci Nzisa

Kenya-Based Trip Leader

Jambo!  I’m Merci Nzisa, and I’m delighted to welcome you to my amazing country of Kenya.

I am honored to serve as the Kenyan YMCA’s International Relations Director. Our YMCA serves children, young adults, and families across the nation, and you will experience firsthand the smiling faces and warm hospitality that define our communities. We look forward to welcoming you as you visit our YMCAs and connect with the people we serve.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in Kenya!

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