Africa

Travel to Kenya

Explore Kenya’s warm, vibrant culture and wildlife through educational professional development or cultural exchange trips. Engage in humanitarian service and nature observations.

Cultural Exploration

Observe wildlife, change lives and immerse yourself in local culture!

Service Learning

Projects and student interactions in local schools.

About this Program

Explore the colorful scenes of Kenya from breath-taking landscapes in the savannah, the bustling city of Nairobi, and colorful classrooms in rural areas. Interact with Kenya’s rich, diverse culture by engaging in humanitarian service projects with local schools. There are also cultural field study opportunities with observing nature and wild life. Join us for an unforgettable experience in Kenya. And feel free to bring school supplies and playground toys for the schoolchildren!

Our professional tours are designed for teachers, students (US and international) with interests in education, science, wildlife, or are just looking for an opportunity to grow! This unique trip combines service learning, cultural exploration, humanitarian service, and nature observations. Interact with Kenyan schoolchildren and animals! SPIRAL’s programs are more than tours; they are opportunities to immerse oneself in the community and interact with locals. In Kenya’s cultural trip, support the development of local schools and classrooms to give Kenyan children and teachers a brighter classroom.

SPIRAL International has organized various Service-Learning opportunities for students and educators, including teaching ESL and STEM knowledge and skills, building and designing classrooms for schoolchildren, and working together with local teachers. If you, your school, or group are looking for chances to boost your college application or resume and are interested in Service-Learning, please contact us!

Popular Program Destinations

Nairobi: Kenya’s capital and largest city in the country. Visit the famous sites such as the Nairobi Museum, African Heritage House, and coffee gardens. Get close to nature at the Nairobi National Park and interact with elephants at the elephant orphanage. Explore the local markets, experience Nairobi’s nightlife, and have the chance to listen to live Kenyan music.
St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School: Meet with school administrators, teachers and students. Take part in classroom observations, discussions with students and help them become future leaders. Be part of enhancing the STEM learning experience with teachers and impact a child’s life.
Gitwamba Primary School: Visit younger students from Pre-K to Grade 8. Observe demo classes, interact with schoolteachers and get a chance to teach and play with the children.
Tinga Town: Experience Kenyan, small town life in this agricultural rural trading and community center. It serves as a local market hub for nearby villages where locals gather to buy and sell farm produce, livestock and everyday goods.
Great Rift Valley: See one of Kenya’s most striking natural features and discover its geography, ecology and history. Go on a safari and see zebras, giraffes and more wildlife in person!
Maasai Mara: Visit the Massai ethnic group villages and experience their culture, traditions and famous beadwork crafts. Take a safari and visit more animals in the wild at the Full Game Park Drive!
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage: Learn about elephant conservation and see elephants up-close. See how the orphanage rescues and rehabilitates orphaned baby elephants until they are strong enough to be reintroduced to the wild.