Kenya
Volcanoes, savannah, rainforest and desert, cultural immersion and wildlife. An adventurous trip to the heart of East Africa.
Geography themed school trips from £1395 for 10 days
A Geography themed adventure trip to Kenya
Here's a suggested 9-10 day itinerary, from £1395
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival in Nairobi, transfer to accommodation by private coach.
Day 2: The Great Rift Valley
Hell's Gate National Park: on the drive from Nairobi, take in the view over the constructive plate boundary where the African Plate is slowly splitting into the Somali and Nubian plates and widening the valley by almost a centimetre annually. Arrive at the camp and switch to mountain bikes for an exhilarating tour of the park, cycling amongst zebra and giraffes. Enjoy a campfire and excellent food with possible sightings of hippos.
Day 3: Geothermal energy
Visit to Olkaria Geothermal Plant and hot springs: students will see how the natural geothermal energy can be harnessed to generate electricity, before relaxing in the hot springs.
Steam to water: visit a local village harnessing steam vents to condense into a water supply in this dry area.
Transfer to accommodation near Maasai Mara.
Day 4: Maasai Mara
Full day game drive: A visit to Kenya would not be complete without a day exploring its most famous game reserve. Split into smaller safari vehicles for a memorable journey into the savannah, where students can either observe the impact of tourism or cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, lions, and if they are lucky, perhaps a leopard or two. Learn about wildlife conservation from a park ranger.
Sleep listening to the roar of elephants after a hearty dinner of nyoma choma (Kenyan barbecue).
Day 5: Maasai Mara
Cultural Tourism: learn how the Maasai manage tourism and their cultural heritage in a sustainable community-based way.
Transfer to Nairobi.
Day 6: Nairobi
Plastic recycling: understand how organisations are finding innovative ways to break down the mountain of waste polluting Kenya.
Visit Nairobi's CBD to study land use and find interesting souvenirs in local markets.
Day 7: Desert Dunes
Transfer to Watamu by domestic flight.
Mambrui Desert: ride camels across the spectacular dunes and see how wildlife has adapted to live in this environment.
Day 8: Mangroves
Mida Creek: take a boat tour to explore the mangroves of Mida Creek and learn about their importance in protecting the coral reefs in the Indian Ocean.
Gedi Ruins: visit the UNESCO-listed remnants of a medieval Swahili settlement on the coast.
Day 9: Coasts
Watamu Beach: enjoy the white sands and turquoise waters of this famous beach. Snorkel in the waters of Turtle Bay (part of the Watamu-Malindi Marine Reserve) to see the coral reef and its inhabitants. If you are lucky you may even see dolphins...
Opportunity to try a kitesurfing lesson if weather conditions allow.
Day 10: Return
Transfer to Nairobi airport by domestic flight, return flight to home country.
Extra activities can be added on travel days depending on flight timings, and the entire itinerary can be shortened, lengthened or customised to suit your preferences. For example, extra days to visit Kakamega tropical rainforest, Lake Victoria, Mount Kenya, scuba diving to see the coral reefs - let us know your needs or ask us for suggestions!
Academic
Plate tectonics
Biomes
Coasts
Population and settlement
Renewable energy
Culture
Sightseeing
Markets
Village visits
Food experiences
Fun
Wildlife safaris
Beach
Hot springs
Kitesurfing
Camping
Pricing is based on 30 students with 3 free teacher places, staying in twin sharing accommodation, camping and using a private coach or overland safari vehicle, following the example 9-10 day itinerary. The price estimate above includes national park entrance fees, which can be as much as £160 per person per day. International flights are extra. Please contact us for an individual quote for the number of teachers and students you wish to attend.
Why choose Think Outside The Classroom for your school trip to Kenya?
100% Financial Protection
With Travel Trust Association membership (member X0993), any money paid for a school trip goes into a trust account that can only be released after you return from your school trip or to other companies offering equal financial protection. This ensures all money paid is 100% protected until after you return.
Fully Risk Assessed
All our educational visits have full risk assessments available. We are of course happy to provide additional risk assessments as needed by your school. Additionally, all our trip leaders have police clearance certificates for working with young people, and Think Outside The Classroom Ltd has full public liabilty and professional indemnity insurance cover.
Completely Customisable
Want a shorter residential trip? Want to add specific attractions? Want more comfort with twin rooms in hotels and private coach transfers, or to keep the price affordable with hostels and public transport where feasible? We've got you covered - just ask and we can make a trip perfect for your requirements.
Support On Location
You will have a personal guide to lead your group whilst on your school trip to Kenya, and a 24 hour emergency contact number. We make sure teachers supporting your trip are comfortable with local SIM cards or other means of staying connected provided, plus extra refreshments throughout each day of the trip. Our trip leader will also brief the teachers each day with full information about the plans, such locations, activities and supervision needed.