Serving Kenya With Heart and Purpose
Partnering With Kenyan Communities Through Service and Support
Mission teams in Kenya serve alongside local staff to support children, families, and communities through education, healthcare, outreach, and practical acts of love. Each team comes to strengthen—not replace—the incredible work already happening in Kenya.
Can you give me a sample trip itinerary?
Classic Team Itinerary (WITH Optional) SAFARI – safari cost would be added to BASE team cost
Wednesday: Depart home and meet with your teammates while traveling or in Nairobi, Kenya.
Thursday: You should arrive in Nairobi on Thursday before 10 PM. Our drivers will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel, where you will spend the night.
Friday: Travel from Nairobi to Migori. You will be greeted and entertained by the children of Brittney’s Home of Grace.
Saturday: You will begin the day with a tour of our compound. After lunch, you will visit the home of one of our orphans to experience real life in Migori.
Sunday: Your team will attend church with our kids and then return to the compound to spend the remainder of the morning enjoying the kids.
Medical Teams will finish the day with orientation and seeing patients in the clinic.
Non-medical teams begin working on projects that are team-specific
Monday: Clinic or Project Work
Tuesday: Clinic or Project Work
Wednesday: Clinic or Project Work
Thursday: Depart Migori early morning and travel for first day of safari, if participating
Friday: Breakfast followed by safari, lunch, afternoon safari, and dinner
Saturday: Depart your safari lodge and travel to Nairobi for late evening departure (after 9 PM)
Sunday: Arrive home
We offer team members the option to stay on campus longer, if they want to serve longer instead of joining a safari. Please ask if you would be interested in doing this.
How much will my mission trip cost?
We recommend planning for a total mission trip cost of $4,000-$5,000
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Base Mission Team Cost $1600
Varies by trip type, length, and extras. Includes hotel in Nairobi (arrival), all in-country ground transport, meals, lodging in Migori, and return transport to Nairobi after clinic days - Paid to Kenya Relief by Missioner.
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Base Mission Team Cost $250
Non-refundable, applied toward your base mission team cost, and due within two weeks of verbal commitment - Paid to Kenya Relief by Missioner
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Kenya Medical Licensing (Doctors/Physicians/Surgeons) $200
Only for Medical Doctors, Physicians, Dentists, and Surgeons - Paid to Kenya Relief by Missioner.
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Plane Ticket $1500 - $2500
Price varies by season and time of booking - Paid by Missioner to Travel Agent or Airline
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Immunizations $150 - $500
Cost Depends on required injections. Monitor WHO and CDC for vaccine requirements/recommendations - Paid by Missioner to Healthcare Provider. * Some Advised
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ETA (Visa to enter Kenya) $30
Online application: Your visit to Kenya begins here · Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Paid by Missioner to Kenya’s Immigration Department. *Mandatory
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Cash on Arrival in Kenya $100 - $300
ATMs (and cash exchange services) are available in Nairobi - Paid by Missioner. *Advised
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Tip for Tour Company Drivers $40
Collected by Team Leader at trip’s end. Paid by Missioner
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Tipping in Nairobi/Safari $20 - $50
For individual tipping during stay in Nairobi and on safari (small bills recommended). Paid by Missioner *Optional
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Gifts/Souvenirs Discretionary
Additional cash for personal purchases. Paid by Missioner *Optional
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Discretionary Discresionary
Cost depends on lodge, plans, and days. Paid by Missioner *Optional
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Safari Lodge Deposit
Required to secure lodge at safari; amounts are set by lodge. Paid by Missioner. *Optional
Key Points:
- All participants must pay the base team cost, deposit, airfare, immunizations, visa, and required tips.
- Medical professionals pay an additional licensing fee.
- Safari and related costs are optional and depend on personal choice.
- Additional spending money for gifts and souvenirs is at your discretion.
Am I responsible for my own travel arrangements?
You are responsible for paying for your travel arrangements, but we have a travel agent who can work with you. Our goal is to assist you in finding the cheapest and most accommodating flights. Our travel agent will also help arrange your flights so that you can meet up with other team members along the way.
Do I need to get a VISA prior to departure?
Yes. Kenya now requires that you pre-purchase an Electronic Entry Authorization that will cost $30 found here: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en
What immunizations will I need?
Check with your doctor, a local travel clinic, or the health department as soon as possible to ensure you receive all the proper immunizations/medications at least two weeks before your travel date.
Highly recommended for trips with KenyaRelief.org
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Hepatitis A&B (Non-Medical Teams do not require Hep B)
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- ANTIMALARIAL prescription (Suggested: Malarone, Larium, or Doxycycline)
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic such as Cipro in case needed while traveling
Recommended immunization by the CDC for travel to Kenya
Yellow Fever
What age can go on a team?
We love that all people are interested in joining our teams; however, we currently believe college-age individuals and above to joining our teams for the first time experience.
We do offer spots for repeat team member children upon prior approval and they must be age appropriate for team activities.
What does the base cost include?
The Base KenyaRelief.org Team Cost includes a one-night stay at a hotel in Nairobi on the night of your arrival, all in-country ground transportation, all meals and lodging in Migori, and transport back to Nairobi after Clinic Day.
How Can I Support Kenya Relief Aside From Missions?
Kenya Relief relies primarily on individual donors, and general support is the most powerful way to fuel all of our programs—from healthcare to education to the children’s home. Still, if a particular area speaks to your heart, you’re welcome to designate your gifs.
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