KENYA

Expeditioners will help community members with a locally-led project that has the potential to reduce the many dimensions of poverty.

Like all areas where CHOICE serves, poverty levels in Kenya are high and income levels are low or nonexistent. CHOICE works with and through the communities to implement systemic changes that expand options and provide paths out of poverty for individuals and families.

More information regarding the project to come.

In addition to serving and working in the rural community, expeditioners will also have the opportunity to visit:

• The city of Mombasa served as a major trading center in the Arab world with strong Muslim roots still evident in modern Swahili culture. Expeditioners can visit Biashara Street to purchase vibrant kangas, as well as Kamba Carvers to find exquisite gifts of handcrafted wood.

Add-on trip:

• For an additional $925/person, you can join a 3-night safari experience through the Tsavo and Amboseli wildlife parks where you’ll experience extraordinary views and a wide range of exotic animals. Contact expeditions@choicehumanitarian.org for more info.

INVESTING IN IMPACT

Your investment in an expedition is maximized to make a difference—it does good for both you and the community.

Around 50% goes towards the costs of running the trip. The remaining 50% goes towards CHOICE’s mission, its operations, and executing projects that address poverty like the one that you’ll be working on.

PRICING

• Expedition fee: $2,295
• Deposit: $300/person minimum deposit is required to reserve your spot.
• Add-on trip: $925/person due with deposit.
• Fee does not include airfare or the mandatory $51 visa to enter the country.

WHAT DOES IT COVER?

• The expedition fee includes two nights’ hotel accommodations, village meals and lodging, local transportation, in-country preparation, certified Expedition leaders, and all project costs (including materials) to be used both during and following the expedition.
• Expedition fee will not cover any additional accommodation needs if arriving before or after the expedition.

Expeditioners are responsible for booking and paying for their own air travel. The expedition fee does not cover airfare.

• Arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa anytime on Saturday July 15, including late at night.
• Expedition only: Depart Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa anytime on Saturday July 22 (if you ARE NOT attending the Safari).
• Expedition + Safari: Depart Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) after 12 PM on Tuesday July 25 (If you ARE attending the Safari).

CHOICE partners with CV Humanitarian travel, a trusted agency that specializes in humanitarian travel to the remote places where CHOICE works. Agent Blair Greene is standing by to assist you and can be reached at blair@cvtravel.com or by calling 1 (205) 484-2029.

All other transportation that is part of the expedition itinerary is arranged by CHOICE Humanitarian (not including trip add-ons).

Each expedition is led by a Certified Expedition Leader (CEL). The CEL works together with CHOICE's local country team to make each part of your trip intentional and valuable.

Teresa Larsen is the CEL for this expedition. Teresa became introduced to CHOICE Humanitarian watching a video in 1989 of founder Tim Evans and his daughter serving in Bolivia and decided, then and there, to do whatever it took to help her family have a similar experience.  Those expeditions were turning points for the entire Larsen clan.

With a degree from Brigham Young University and a true DIY (do it yourself) attitude, Teresa constantly looks for ways to get involved and creatively looks for solutions.  She loves to run, cycle, cook, travel, write and appreciates handwork from each and every culture.  A particular passion of hers is to assist with the Days For Girls project in each country where she serves helping girls stay in school and have all opportunities available to them.

Great! We'd love to answer them. Check out our FAQs page, or email us at expeditions@choicehumanitarian.org.