Kenya Project March 2026

Dates
March 11 - 24, 2026
Location
Kenya
Participation Fee
TBD
What's Included

* Maps may indicate region where project will take place, not a specific site location.

Overview

Join Maranatha in Kenya! There is a great need for churches and schools in this eastern African country, and local church leadership has requested Maranatha’s assistance.

Volunteers on this project will work at the Kimogoro Adventist School. This school was founded in 1996 with only 35 students and is now home to over 300 children. The growing campus needs help improving its infrastructure.

This group will build another classroom block on campus. Depending on the skills of the volunteers who join the team, there may also be opportunities to conduct local community outreach, children’s programs, and health education.

This project will include a safari at the Masai Mara National Park.

Scope

School Construction – Classroom Building

Community Outreach

Leaders
John Thomas,
Project Coordinator
Peter Thomas,
Construction Superintendent
Tyler and Jackie Duffy,
Co-coordinators
Itinerary
Wednesday, March 11
Arrival and overnight in Nairobi, Kenya
Thursday, March 12
Drive to Bomet
Friday, March 13
Orientation and first workday
Saturday, March 14
Worship with a local congregation
Sunday, March 15
Workdays
Saturday, March 21
Worship with a local congregation
Sunday, March 22
Drive to Masai Mara & Evening Game Drive
Monday, March 23
Full-day Safari
Tuesday, March 24
Drive back to Nairobi & evening departures
ARRIVALVolunteers will arrive in Nairobi, Kenya (NBO) between 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, and 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12Please wait for confirmation from Maranatha before purchasing your airfare to ensure there is still space on the project and to ensure you book the right flight.
DEPARTUREVolunteers will depart from Nairobi, Kenya (NBO) between 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, and 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25
Travel Information

Volunteers will be responsible for purchasing their own plane tickets to and from Nairobi, Kenya. The posted dates indicate the arrival and departure dates from the project. You may need to leave home a day or two before the advertised start date to arrive on the correct date. Maranatha representatives will meet volunteers upon arrival in Nairobi.

Travel Resources

Butler Travel:
503-879-5005 or by email info@butlertravel.com

Excursions
Masai Mara National Park

Masai Mara National Park is one of the largest national parks in Kenya and known for “The Great Migration” of herds between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara each year. Within a few hours of being at the reserve, it is possible to see the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, water buffalo, rhinoceros, and elephant) as well as many other wild animals including zebras, giraffes, hippopotamuses, wildebeests, cheetahs, antelope, vultures, hyenas, and much more! The group will enjoy a full day safari in the park.

All hotels, food, transportation, activities, and park entrances during the excursion days are covered by the excursion fee paid to Maranatha.

Kenya Facts & Figures

CAPITAL

Nairobi

POPULATION

57,052,004 (2023)

LANGUAGE

Kiswahili, English, and indigenous languages

CLIMATE

Tropical along coast; arid in the interior

RELIGION

Christian 83%, Muslim 11%

CURRENCY

Kenyan Shilling

Entry Requirements
  • Passports valid for at least 6 months from date of intended return.
  • Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Medical Requirements & Precautions
Contact Us Want to speak with someone at Maranatha directly? Please call our office at 916.774.7700 to speak with a volunteer specialist. Alternatively, you can send us an email.

 

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