Experience Kenya Firsthand
A wonderful and fun opportunity to experience real Kenyan life and culture with Afrizo Summer Programs
Cultural Immersions are academic opportunities not only to see different parts of Kenya but to become part of them, engaging with people in an authentic, meaningful way, recognising cultural differences, and learning to navigate across through them.
What We Offer
- Afrizo Intercultural Ventures
A ten days immersion experience program in Kenya, led by highly experienced guides. Participants will explore famous attractions in three major regions in Kenya: Nairobi Region, Coast Region, and the Great Rift Valley. This activity will help participants to broaden their horizons and gain deep insights about Kenya’s history, culture, politics, economy and daily life.
It includes visiting great tourist attractions such as the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Animal Rescue Centres, the Bomas of Kenya, National Museums, Fort Jesus, Tea Zones, Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, Gedi Ruins, Shimoni Slave Caves, Shopping Centres and so much more. Please contact us for more information programs@afrizoconsulting.org
- Afrizo Summer Immersion
Participants will join a Kenyan non-profit organization for a professional volunteering work experience for a period of 8 weeks. Participants will learn how to connect with the Kenyan community by helping preserve our environment, care for endangered animals like elephants under professional guides, promote educational empowerment through different community based organizations, or reach out to a less privileged group of people through different organizations. Please contact us for more information programs@afrizoconsulting.org
FAQs
Why Choose Us
Kenya is a very safe country with a stable political climate. Further, we have made all necessary security arrangements and our team has close working relations with the local law enforcement agencies to guarantee your security throughout your stay. You will have guides throughout and you shall have their contacts and other local contact details to assure the highest level of security.
Participants stay in top tier hotels and/or resorts. Because of the intense nature of the tours, we recognize that participants want to be comfortable. Also, as safety is our primary concern, we choose hotels and resorts that have first-class security.
Yes, once confirmed for the program, you’ll be provided with details for the visa application process.
All expenses for transportation, hotels and meals are included in the fee. Participants should bring an adequate amount of money for snacks, souvenirs and other discretionary spending. Participants are responsible for their own spending money.
We have very limited spaces for family members and friends to accompany participants if they want an immersion Kenya too. Please check in with us at registration to confirm if there are any available slots.
Participants have limited free time during the immersion because of our busy schedule. When the itinerary allows a little unscheduled time, participants will be able to explore areas of interest for a specified period, under the guidance of tour leaders or mostly in groups. Participants will have guides’ phone numbers stored in their own mobile phones, and they respond immediately to all calls when participants are out in groups. The safety of the participants is our primary concern, and they are not allowed to engage in behavior that puts themselves or others at risk.
The guides carry a list of the closest available hospital/service at all times and they will contact families in the event of any medical issue or hospital visit. The guides on the trip are available 24 hours a day for any emergency.
The costs for the air tickets and visa expenses are covered by the participants.