2018 Kisaruni Graduation Trip - VIP

2018 Kisaruni Graduation Trip - VIP

Kisaruni Group of Schools

Graduat ion Tr ip 2018

Table of

2 Jambo ! 3 I t i nerar y 9 Bogan i Cottages

11 Bogan i Tented Camp 13 Costs and i nc lus i ons 15 Customi ze your t r i p : Safar i

Contents

17 Customi ze your t r i p : Tor i ana 23 S i gnature ser v i ce 25 Hea l th & safet y 27 FAQ 29 Test imon i a l s

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Connect as a family on a special Volunteer Adventure you will never forget. Join us in Kenya to celebrate the annual graduation with the learners of Kisaruni Group of Schools— Milimani and Oleleshwa campuses. First, Milimani Campus opened its doors in January of 2011 and will be celebrating its sixth class of graduates this year. Oleleshwa Campus, its sister school, welcomed its first group of learners in January of 2012 and will be celebrating its fourth graduating class. Your itinerary includes a unique blend of community work and cultural immersion, allowing you to fully experience the magic Kenya has to offer. Create a lasting legacy as a family, while surrounding yourself with the colourful and friendly culture of the Maasai and Kipsigis people. Jambo!

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Kisaruni Girls Secondary School Graduation Trip: Kenya Itinerary Tr ip Dates: December 27, 2018 - Januar y 2, 2019

Days 1-2

Please note that this itinerar y is subject to change. Details of specific trip inclusions/exclusions are listed below with costing. Accommodation in Nairobi may change, subject to availabilit y.

Morning f l ight f rom Nai robi to t From Wilson Airport in Nairobi, take a the Great Rift Valley. As you fly over t shapes that characterize Maasai bom and cattle . Arr i ve at Bogani Cot tages and Settle into your new lodgings at Boga bespoke cottages and tents are a ser an invigorating day of volunteering. E hot and cold running water, flush toil furnished with unique African fabrics Int roduct ion and or ientat ion Walk Bogani’s winding paths under yel with the camp, learning some Swahili veranda over-looking the Savannah. Learn about WE Vi l lages Learn about the WE Villages develop with rural villages and regional gover people within five Pillars of Impact: Ed and Opportunity.

Day 1: December 27

Evening arr i val in Nai robi Collect your luggage and proceed through customs, where you will be welcomed by your in-country facilitator outside the arrivals hall. Enjoy a comfortable ride to your boutique hotel. Check- in at Hemingways Located at the foot of the Ngong Hills in the historic suburb of Karen, Hemingways is a beautiful boutique hotel. This plantation-style hotel is spacious and warm, making it the perfect way to begin your volunteer adventure.

Day 2: December 28

Ful l Breakfast at Hemingways Enjoy your breakfast on the hotel’s old front garden or in the comfort of your room.

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e Maasai Mara short flight that will descend into e Maasai Mara, watch for circular s, and look for herds of local wildlife ented Camp i Cottages and Tented Camp. The ne place to relax and reflect after ch accommodation is complete with ts and comfortable beds, and is nd art.

Connect wi th the Ki saruni Learners Go on a guided tour of Kisaruni Girls Secondary School Milimani Campus, WE Charity’s first all-girls secondary school, and be reconnected with the girls who are completing their high school education. Kisaruni focuses on community, and provides empowering curriculum giving girls with the skills and opportunities to excel. Kisaruni strives to build on cultural values, promote leadership, value diversity, and encourage active learning.

ow acacia groves, and get acquainted along the way. Enjoy lunch on the

ent model. Our local staff work ments to support, teach and empower cation, Water, Health, Food

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Tr ip Dates: December 27, 2018 - Januar y 2, 2019

Kisaruni Girls Secondary School Graduation Trip: Kenya Itinerary

Days 3-5

Please note that this itinerar y is subject to change. Details of specific trip inclusions/exclusions are listed below with costing. Accommodation in Nairobi may change, subject to availabilit y.

Day 3: December 29

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Homestead v i s i t wi th Ki saruni leader This morning, journey to the boma (a traditional Kenyan homestead) of a learner from one of the two Kisaruni Girls Secondary School campuses, Milimani or Oleleshwa. Meet her family and community and learn about the tasks that made up her daily routine before entering secondary school. Engage in conversations with her family and witness firsthand the pride they have for their daughter, the new graduate. Sponsor lunch Sit down and enjoy a special lunch with a Kisaruni learner and her family. Vi s i t Baraka Hospi tal and medicinal garden Visit Baraka Hospital and its Maternity Ward. Baraka serves over 30,000 community members, promoting healthy living and providing preventative, curative and rehabilitative services to the most vulnerable segments of the Kenyan population. These services enable individuals and communities to enhance their health. Next, learn about the medicinal plants grown in the shamba (garden), including moringa, aloe vera, thyme, spider plant, and many more. This shamba

Day 4: December 30

School -bui lding Roll up your sleeves and grab some t Kipsigis community members as you school building. Ki saruni graduat ion day It’s graduation day for Milimani and Secondary School Graduation Cerem and families of the learners as they c school. Witness this authentic celebr with their families and closest friend

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Day 5: December 31 ME to WE Duka at Bogani

Villages schools, as well as helps unities by providing supplements to ren.

Visit the Duka, our on-site shop, which offers locally sourced gifts, exclusive Kenyan products and ME to WE Artisans beaded accessories, as well as homewares made by local Maasai women. School -bui lding Roll up your sleeves and grab some tools to work alongside Maasai and Kipsigis community members as you help to build a classroom or other school building. Beading at the Women’s Empowerment Center Spend the afternoon beading with the mamas at the Women’s Empowerment Center. Learn more about the artisans and how their work ties into the Income and Livelihood Pillar of the We Villages model. Celebrate New Year ’s Eve under the Kenyan sky A number of special surprises await you!

ols to work alongside Maasai and help to build a classroom or other

leleshwa! Attend the Kisaruni Girls ny. Join the educators, parents, lebrate their graduation from high tion and amazing accomplishment .

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Kisaruni Girls Secondary School Graduation Trip: Kenya Itinerary Tr ip Dates: December 27, 2018 - Januar y 2, 2019

Days 6-7

Please note that this itinerar y is subject to change. Details of specific trip inclusions/exclusions are listed below with costing. Accommodation in Nairobi may change, subject to availabilit y.

Day 6: January 1 Pr imar y school and communi t y v i s i t

Day 7: January 2 Depar t Bogani for Wi lson ai rpor Fly back to Nairobi over the Maasai Ma Vi s i t the Elephant orphanage The David Sheldrick Elephant orpha elephants that have lost their mothe babies on a private visit and learn fr care, these elephants are able to ret they feel ready. CHECK IN AT HEMINGWAYS FOR Dinner at Hemingway’s Hemingway’s Brasserie serves Europe steaks in the Josper oven—the only on include steak tartar, bouillabaisse, and Dr i ve to Jomo Kenyat ta Interna Home Kwaherinina safari jemma! OR Begin your custom extens ion

See where some of the Kisaruni learners went to primary school. Hear more about the leadership and mentorship programs the Kisaruni learners conduct with the nearby primary schools. Oleleshwa school and farm v i s i t Visit Oleleshwa Campus, and meet the learners! Enjoy a cup of chai

with them and hear stories from their time at school. Maasai warr ior olympics and medicine walk

Enjoy a leisurely hike as you learn about medicinal herbs from a local Maasai warrior. You will also have the chance to train and compete in the art of Maasai weaponry as you enjoy a cup of chai or a glass of wine on the hillside. Enjoy Nyama Choma dinner Relax and enjoy a traditional Nyama Choma dinner—Kenya’s barbecue. Maasai elder ci rcle Meet with Maasai elders and learn about their traditions firsthand.

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t a, landing at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

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A DAY ROOM

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After a full day of volunteering, escape to your home-away-from-home. Cottages offer a variety of Mara-inspired spaces, including f ireplaces, bedrooms, and gathering spaces for you and your fami ly to recharge and refresh. Bogani Cottages

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Bogani Tented Camp Traditional safari tents offer a truly authentic experience, tempered with modern conveniences including hot water, electricity, and en suite washrooms. Enjoy authentic African decor, stone flooring and fully screened and paneled windows and doors.

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Trip costs Kisaruni Girls Secondary School Graduation Trip: Kenya Itinerary Tr ip Dates: December 27, 2018 - Januar y 2, 2019

*Please note that arrival and departure transfers are included in your trip cost. Pick-up time at the airport begins at 2:30 p.m. on your arrival day, to accommodate check-in at the hotel, which begins at 3:00 p.m. Should you decide to extend your stay by arriving earlier or departing later than the scheduled times of your ME to WE Immersive Volunteer Trip, airport pick-up and drop-offs can be arranged at an additional cost.

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Inclusions ►► ME to WE professional facilitator ►► Ground transportation throughout the duration of the trip ►► Hotel accommodation in Nairobi (one night) ►► Entrance fees to sights in Nairobi ►► Meals as indicated in Nairobi ►► Return airfare from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

►► Accommodation at Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp (five nights) ►► All meals and drinks at Bogani, including purified water, sodas, beer and wine ►► All activities as outlined in the itinerary ►► Access to a day room on the final day of the trip ►► Farewell dinner in Nairobi ►► Flying Doctors Insurance (evacuation in-country)

Exclusions ►► International airfare to and from Nairobi ►► Kenya Entry Visa: Must be obtained prior to travel ►► Evening snack in Nairobi upon arrival ►► Additional alcoholic beverages at Hemingways ►► Travel Insurance: out-of-country medical, trip cancellation & interruption insurance ►► Vaccinations ►► Gratuities are not expected but appreciated, and are shared among all staff. We humbly suggest $5-$10 per adult per day

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Customize your trip Safari Extension

Richard’s River Cam Designed with privacy, exclusivity and a is located on the banks of the Njagetec private land in the Olare Orok Conserva and exclusivity with a total of only seve permanent water, drawing in large num camp. Includes alcoholic beverages, guided bush walks and c from Bogani. Excludes champagne, premium spirits an

Fairmont Mara Safari Club

The well-appointed resort is situated by the Mara River at the foot of the Aitong Hills in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The exclusive tented safari camp features a veranda overlooking the hippo-filled river. Each tent is furnished with its own private, three-piece bathroom and comfortable pillow-topped beds.

Includes transfer from Bogani. Excludes all beverages.

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Inclus ions ►► Two-nights full board accommodation ►► Twice daily game drives ►► All meals ►► Conservation fees

Opt ional Upgrades ►► Exclusive use of vehicle ►► Scenic flights ►► Hot Air Balloon Safari ►► Lengthen or shorten stay ►► Private guide

*If you’d like to extend/shorten your stay, please ask for more details.

Angama Mara Welcome to Angama Mara, a remarkable owner-run safari lodge inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’. Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara overlooks Kenya’s Maasai Mara, considered by many as the loveliest game reserve on the continent. Here guests will find a lodge where everything is as it ought to be: two intimate camps of just fifteen tented suites each, a private airfield and access to the Mara below, tailor-made safari days and a famously warm Kenyan welcome. Includes alcoholic drinks, Soft drinks, beers, house wines, & selected house spirits, Laundry, Childminding (6-10 pm). Excludes champagne, premium spirits and cellar wines. WWW. A N GAMA . C OM 16

venture in mind, Richard’s River Camp River and surrounded by 70 acres of cy. The camp allows for total privacy tents. The Ngoyanai springs provide ers of animals to the area around

ltural visits, sundowners, laundry services and transfer cellar wines.

Customize your trip Toriana extension

Day 1

Day 2

Yoga beats Take some time to treat your body and it’s early morning by the beach or on th will lead you through a fun and casual beginner to advanced, all levels are we Relax and Recharge As the local people say, “There’s no rus yourself after a week of volunteering a breezy lanai terrace or exploring the be Inclus ions ►► Accommodation at Toriana Beach House (three nights) ►► Domestic airfare (Mara to the Coast & back to Nairobi) ►► All activities as identified in the itinerary ►► All meals ►► Special holiday supplement (where applicable)

Depar t for Ki l i f i f rom the Maasai Mara Fly from an airstrip near Bogani and make your way to the beautiful Kenyan coast. Check in to Tor iana Graceful arches and authentic detailing welcome you home to Toriana after a short drive from the Vipingo Airstrip. Discover Swahili culture and history from the comfort of our coastal beach house. Sited on four waterfront acres near Kilifi, we encourage you to enjoy fresh meals served on vast terraces, inspired by Swahili and Moroccan architecture. The pristine white sand and blue waters of Bofa Beach are mere footsteps away. Sunset St rol l Walk along the beach to take in the breeze and experience a sunset over the Indian Ocean. Beach-Side Welcome Warm yourself by our beachside firepit under the stars as you enjoy a complimentary drink.

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ind with a private yoga class. Whether rooftop patio at sunset, our instructor ession to invigorate your body! From come.

while you’re in paradise.” Reward d spend the afternoon unwinding on a ch.

Exclus ions ►► Optional activities while at Toriana ►► Beverages at Toriana ►► Gratuities are not expected but appreciated, and are shared among all staff. We humbly suggest $5-10 per adult per day

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Customize your trip

Toriana extension

Day 3 Recharge or di scover y day

Continue to relax by the pool, explore the coastline and indulge in the serenity of Toriana. Or, if you are craving some more action, take a look at some of our optional activities and discover all that coastal Kenya has to offer, from scuba diving to golfing nearby. Dhow boat excurs ion The best way to experience Kenya’s beautiful coast is from the deck of a dhow boat. These traditional sailing vessels have been used for hundreds of years to transport goods up and down the coast, and on your excursion they will grant you access to a unique view of the coast and the beautiful wildlife that surrounds you. Farewel l dinner and beach BBQ Spend your last night of the trip watching the sun set over the ocean as you gather round and celebrate with a beach barbecue dinner.

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Customize your trip Toriana optional upgr

Sink into coastal culture Experience coastal Kenya’s rich history of diverse peoples, languages and customs. We welcome you to add any of these optional activities to personalize your stay at Toriana:

Explore Gedi ruins Recognized as a UNESCO World Herit excavated ruins of once-vibrant Gedi, than 200 years ago. Di ve the reef Explore the Indian Ocean’s underwate experts can create the perfect experie certification to advanced diving adven

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Snorkel in Watamu Mar ine Reser ve A favourite destination of Ernest Hemingway, discover this special reserve and its ecosystem in a glass-bottom boat. Gol f at Vipingo r idge Experience the acclaimed Baobab Golf Course, a short drive from Toriana.

ge site, explore the partially vast trading city abandoned more

landscape—our water sports diving ce, from earning your ures.

Sweeping views to the Indian Ocean in the east and the sunsets in the west make this a stunning experience.

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ME to WE

Signature Service Whether you’re preparing for your trip or experiencing the real deal on the ground, we take care o including flight arrangements, packing lists and information about vaccines and visas. While in cou what’s really important: being in the moment with your family. That’s why we ensure every detail i accommodations and meals, to in-country transportation and excursions with your local guide. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! Don’t worry about the details; our team is on call to provide:

Internat ional and domest ic f l ights on wor ld-class ai r l ines Our ME to WE Travel Team are experts at buying the best flights and finding you the top sales on international airfare. Whether you want to fly first class, or snag the most cost-effective deal, our team can book your travel from door-to-door. Travel Insurance ME to WE has partnered with Manulife Insurance to provide you with the insurance plan that will work for you. Whether it is medical, cancellation or lost baggage (or any combination of the above), we are able to create and purchase the plan that will give you and your family peace of mind. Passpor t and Vi sa Informat ion If you are unsure on what is needed to enter Kenya, we will walk you through any and all special requirements and make sure you have everything you need to begin your journey worry-free!

Immuni zat ion Informat ion At ME to WE, our participants’ health is visiting a travel doctor a minimum of si you live in the Greater Toronto Area, w that is familiar with ME to WE Trips. On-ground Transpor tat ion and L Once you arrive in Kenya, we take care sit back and enjoy the vast rolling plain Your experienced local guide will welc invaluable resource for in-depth inform visit. Travel Recommendat ions From the Mara, you are at the perfect g options—both of which we are more th

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it all! Leave the planning to us— try, we encourage you to focus on accounted for—from world-class

our top priority. We always recommend weeks before your departure date. If are happy to recommend a travel doctor

cal Guide f all your transportation, so you can of the Mara unfolding in front of you. me you into the communities and be an tion about the places and people you

teway to explore either safari or sand n happy to arrange for you.

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Health & Safety ME to WE

Your safety is our top priority! We take care of all the details to ensure you stay safe and healthy throughout your trip, including: ►► Flight, luggage and medical insurance ►► Airport arrival assistance ►► 24-hour security staff The water we will drink is filtered. The food is prepared by their own kitchen, their own chef. We have these wonderful facilitators around us that are fountains of knowledge, but they also make sure that everything is seamless. “ Donna MacFar lane Founders and Friends Trip 2014 26 ►► Canadian registered nurse on staff ►► Filtered water available at all times

Kisaruni Girls Secondary School Graduation Trip: Kenya Itinerary Tr ip Dates: December 27, 2018 - Januar y 2, 2019

FAQ

Q: What is the weather l ike in Kenya in December? A: In December and January, the temperatures tend to hover around 25C (71F) during the day and drop dramatically to 9C (48F) at night. Bring your sweater for those cold nights! Q: What should I wear whi le in the Maasai Mara? A: Dress will be casual for the majority of the time; however, there will be a few opportunities for semi-formal evening dinners. There will be laundry service available during your trip, so there is no need to bring along more than the necessities. Kenyan nights can be cool, so bring a lightweight jacket and heavy wool sweater with you. We have found that 100% cotton clothes are the coolest and most comfortable. Q: Is this a good t ime of year to visi t? A: Absolutely. Around this time, the ‘short rains’ will have just passed, leaving the landscape a vibrant, lush green. With it, cooler temperatures will allow for a more comfortable day of volunteering in WE Villages communities!

Q: What t ime zone is Kenya in? A: Kenya is on EAT (East African Time), and is 7 or 8 hours ahead of EST.

Q: Can I bring a laptop, iPod, expensive camera, etc? A: We suggest traveling as lightly as possible to minimize the risk of damage or loss to your possessions. For essential items, Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp provides a small safe in every tent and cottage.

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Q: Are toi letries provided at BoganI? A: Yes, shampoo, conditioner and soap will be provided.

Q: Is there f i ltered water? A: We provide filtered water for our guests to drink. We bring huge jugs full of clean drinking water to our camps and then recycle them after each trip. We recommend bringing along a good reusable bottle that you can fill up as you head from our camp for your day trips to the community. Q: Wi l l I have access to phone and Internet whi le in Kenya? A: Both phone and email communication is easily accessible in Nairobi. Cell phone service is intermittently available while you are staying at Bogani Cottages and Tented Camp. If you would like to have access to the Internet while staying in the Maasai Mara, we suggest getting in touch with your network provider to purchase a >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38

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