A Giving Safari

Which trip(s) are you interested in? Click on that date for more information*

March 12-23, 2026June 18-29 , 2026Sept 11-22, 2025

March

Each of our trips are a mixture of volunteering/service, adventure, travel, wildlife and more.

On the March trip we will start by heading down into the Great Rift Valley to enjoy the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The Reserve is probably the most famous and most visited in Kenya. It offers breathtaking views, an extraordinary density of animals including "the Big Five" (lions, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros) and many varieties of plains game. An impressive feature is the annual migration of wildebeests, (over 1.5 million of them migrate), zebras and gazelles from the plains of the Serengeti that cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara's grasslands from late June through early October, tracked by predators: lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena, and circled by vultures as their journey unfolds. The dramatic river crossings are a reality for tourists visiting in early July-August.

Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year-round. Game includes elephant, black rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe etc. as well as the big cats, while the rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. Birds abound with 452 different species of which 53 of which are raptors.

While in the Maasai Mara we will spend a couple of nights at THE OLMALAIKA TRUST – showers and flush toilets are available. It is not uncommon to hear hyenas laughing, elephants enjoying the trees and bushes nearby, and lions roaring or grunting during the night.

From the Mara we will travel back to Nairobi for a night and head down to Taita-Taveta for a couple of nights while partnering up with Lions Bluff Lodge & Leopards Lair Cottages - LUMO Conservancy to provide clinics.

Then on to the coast for a couple of clinics and some R&R - you will have time to enjoy the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, enjoy a few days of sun & sand while providing medical and dental care with Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa.

Kenya is a warm and inviting country – the people are amazing! When you leave, your heart will always hold a part of Kenya in it. Your life will never be the same.....

On March 23 you will need to book your flights out of Mombasa and connecting with your international flight out of Nairobi OR spend an extra night in Nairobi and take the train from Mombasa to Nairobi. Please note this is NOT included in the $1975

If you have any questions please contact us at:

Email: theolmalaika@gmail.com

Whatsapp: +254 713010092

Required:

*Passport – be sure it does NOT expire 6 months of the last day of travel.

*Flight - we can help guide you with flight options

*Visa - obtained online PRIOR to traveling to Kenya approx. $53

*Cost: USD1975 - includes lodging, transport, food, park fees, supplies etc.

*Pocket Money

Optional:

*Travel insurance.

Application

- US$100 is required when you send in your application and it is included as part of the total due.

- Mail or scan us a copy of your passport

- If you are a physician, either medical or dental - mail or scan copies of:

A. Copy of passport
B. Passport Picture (send this via jpg format to our email)
C. Certified copies of academics and certificates
D. Evidence of passing councils pre- registration examination/peer review certificate
E. Certificate/License to Practice
F. Resume / CV

(NOTE: Kenya requires us to obtain a license for you to provide care while there and requires the above information)

“Permission to Treat” forms for those 17 years of age or younger traveling without parents. Forms need to be signed, notarized and the original copy needs to be mailed to us.

Financial -

Cost for the Service Trip USD1975

$100 due with application

Dec 5 ~ USD625

January 19 ~ USD1250

HOW DO I MAKE PAYMENTS?

FIRST OPTION

Pay via check written to THE OLMALAIKA and mailed to: 8712 N Ridge Ave Berrien Springs MI 49103

SECOND OPTION

Pay via credit on our website via the paypal link (please check the box to cover the cost of fees)

THIRD OPTION

International wire. NOTE: Be sure any bank fees are covered in addition to your USD1950 (The funds stay in USD the entire time)

Account Name: AFRICAN SPRINGS SAFARIS LIMITED

Account Number: 5060630028 (USD)

Bank: NCBA Bank

Bank Code: 07000

Branch Code: 119 (Karen Branch)

SWIFT code: CBAFKENX

(African Springs Safaris Ltd - PO BOX 50501-00100, Nairobi, Kenya)

Tentative Schedule

March 12 - Arrive in Kenya (JKIA)

March 13 - Travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve

*Overnight at The Olmalaika TRust

March 14 - Enjoy the Reserve

*Overnight at The Olmalaika Trust

March 15 - Travel to Nairobi in the afternoon

March 16 - Travel to Taita-Taveta

March 17, 18, 19 & 20 - Clinics

March 21 - Travel to the Coast - and do a clinic

*Overnight at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

March 22 - Clinic at Whitesands

March 23- Fly back - connecting with your international flight ($)

JUNE

Each of our trips are a mixture of volunteering, adventure, travel, wildlife and more. On the June trip we head deep into the heart of Maasailand - Olorte. For the next few days you will find yourself in a world untouched by westerners and tourist in general. From wildlife, to waterfalls, cowbells, traditions and culture, to hyenas laughing in the night and Colobus Monkeys calling out to each other as the sun rises. Then you will enjoy the final weekend of the trip at THE OLMALAIKA TRUST and into the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The Reserve is probably the most famous and most visited in Kenya. It offers breathtaking views, an extraordinary density of animals including "the Big Five" (lions, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros) and many varieties of plains game. An impressive feature is the annual migration of wildebeests, (over 1.5 million of them migrate), zebras and gazelles from the plains of the Serengeti that cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara's grasslands from late June through early October, tracked by predators: lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena, and circled by vultures as their journey unfolds. The dramatic river crossings are a reality for tourists visiting in early July-August. Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year-round. Game includes elephant, black rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe etc. as well as the big cats, while the rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. Birds abound with 452 different species of which 53 of which are raptors.

While in the Maasai Mara we will stay at The Olmalaika Trust for a few nights. It is not uncommon to hear hyenas laughing, elephants enjoying the trees and bushes nearby, and lions roaring or grunting during the night.

Kenya is a warm and inviting country – the people are amazing! When you leave, your heart will always hold a part of Kenya in it. Your life will never be the same.....

If you have any questions please contact us at:

Email: theolmalaika@gmail.com

Whatsapp: +254 713010092

Required:

*Passport – be sure it does NOT expire 6 months of the last day of travel.

*Flight - we can help guide you with flight options

*Electronic Travel Authorization https://www.etakenya.go.ke/

*Cost: USD1950 - includes lodging, transport, food, park fees, supplies etc.

*Pocket Money

Optional:

*Travel insurance.

Application

- US$100 is required when you send in your application and it is included as part of the total due.

- Mail or scan us a copy of your passport

- If you are a physician, either medical or dental - mail or scan copies of:

A. Copy of passport
B. Passport Picture (send this via jpg format to our email)
C. Certified copies of academics and certificates
D. Evidence of passing councils pre- registration examination/peer review certificate
E. Certificate/License to Practice
F. Certificate of Good Conduct - Police Report
G. Resume / CV

(NOTE: Kenya requires us to obtain a license for you to provide care while there and requires the above information)

“Permission to Treat” forms for those 17 years of age or younger traveling without parents. Forms need to be signed, notarized and the original copy needs to be mailed to us.

Financial -

Cost for the Service Trip USD1950

$100 due with application

Feb 15, 2025 ~ USD600

April 15, 2025 ~ USD1250

HOW DO I MAKE PAYMENTS?

FIRST OPTION

Pay via check written to THE OLMALAIKA and mailed to: 8712 N Ridge Ave Berrien Springs MI 49103

SECOND OPTION

Pay via credit on our website via the paypal link (please check the box to cover the cost of fees)

THIRD OPTION

International wire. NOTE: Be sure any bank fees are covered in addition to your USD1950 (The funds stay in USD the entire time)

Account Name: AFRICAN SPRINGS SAFARIS LIMITED

Account Number: 5060630028 (USD)

Bank: NCBA Bank

Bank Code: 07000

Branch Code: 119 (Karen Branch)

SWIFT code: CBAFKENX

(African Springs Safaris Ltd - PO BOX 50501-00100, Nairobi, Kenya)

Tentative Schedule

June 19 - Arrive in Kenya (JKIA) - overnight out the outskirts of Nairobi

June 20 - Travel to THE OLMALAIKA TRUST

June 21 - Travel to Olorte - set up camp at Olkoroi

June 22,23, 24 - Clinics

June 25 - Travel back to THE OLMALAIKA TRUST

June 26, 27- Possible Clinic/Volunteer at the Trust

June 28 - Morning/afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

June 29 - Morning/afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve

June 30- Travel back to Nairobi and either fly back home

September Trip

Each of our trips are a mixture of volunteering, adventure, travel, wildlife and more. After one night on the outskirts of Nairobi we had down to the Maasai Mara National Reserve and stay at The Olmalaika Trust. We will spend a day in the Reserve enjoying the wildlife then head back to Nairobi for a night before traveling up around Mt. Kenya to Samburu.

The Maasai Mara Reserve is probably the most famous and most visited in Kenya. It offers breathtaking views, an extraordinary density of animals including "the Big Five" (lions, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros) and many varieties of plains game. An impressive feature is the annual migration of wildebeests, (over 1.5 million of them migrate), zebras and gazelles from the plains of the Serengeti that cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara's grasslands from late June through early October, tracked by predators: lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena, and circled by vultures as their journey unfolds. The dramatic river crossings are a reality for tourists visiting in early July-August. Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year-round. Game includes elephant, black rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe etc. as well as the big cats, while the rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. Birds abound with 452 different species of which 53 of which are raptors.

Samburu National Reserve is located in Northern Kenya and is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river. Its vast wilderness comprises of 165 square kilometers and is known for its rare species as well as approximately 900 elephants.

We will spend five nights there and provide 4 clinics in the communities nearby while enjoying incrediable wildlife.

Then we will end the trip with the weekend at the Aberdare Country Club and one night at THE ARK in the Aberdare National Park.

Kenya is a warm and inviting country – the people are amazing! When you leave, your heart will always hold a part of Kenya in it. Your life will never be the same...

If you have any questions please contact us at:

Email: theolmalaika@gmail.com

Whatsapp: +254 713010092

Required:

*Passport – be sure it does NOT expire 6 months of the last day of travel.

*Flight - we can help guide you with flight options

*Electronic Travel Authorization: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/

*Cost: USD1950 - includes lodging, transport, food, park fees, supplies etc.

*Pocket Money

Optional:

*Travel insurance.

Application

- US$100 is required when you submitting this form and it is included as part of the total due.

- Mail or scan us a copy of your passport

- If you are a physician, either medical or dental - mail or scan copies of:

A. Copy of passport
B. Passport Picture (send this via jpg format to our email)
C. Certified copies of academics and certificates
D. Evidence of passing councils pre- registration examination/peer review certificate
E. Certificate/License to Practice
F. Certificate of Good Conduct - Police Report
G. Resume / CV

(NOTE: Kenya requires us to obtain a license for you to provide care while there and requires the above information)

“Permission to Treat” forms for those 17 years of age or younger traveling without parents. Forms need to be signed, notarized and the original copy needs to be mailed to us.

Financial -

Cost for the Service Trip USD1950

$100 due with application

May 30, 2025 ~ USD500

July 15, 2025 ~ USD1350

HOW DO I MAKE PAYMENTS?

FIRST OPTION

Pay via check written to THE OLMALAIKA and mailed to: 8712 N Ridge Ave Berrien Springs MI 49103

SECOND OPTION

Pay via credit on our website via the paypal link (please check the box to cover the cost of fees)

THIRD OPTION

International wire. NOTE: Be sure any bank fees are covered in addition to your USD1850 (The funds stay in USD the entire time)

Account Name: AFRICAN SPRINGS SAFARIS LIMITED

Account Number: 5060630028 (USD)

Bank: NCBA Bank

Bank Code: 07000

Branch Code: 119 (Karen Branch)

SWIFT code: CBAFKENX

(African Springs Safaris Ltd - PO BOX 50501-00100, Nairobi, Kenya)

Tentative Schedule

Sept 11- Arrive in Kenya (JKIA) - overnight out the outskirts of Nairobi

Sept 12 - Travel to THE OLMALAIKA TRUST

Sept 13 - Spend the day in the Maasai Mara National Reserve

Sept 14 - Travel back to Nairobi

Sept 15 - Travel to Samburu National Reserve

Sept 16, 17, 18, 19, 20- Clinics

Sept 21 - Travel to Aberdare National Park (Overnight at THE ARK)

Sept 22 - Travel back to Nairobi for your flight out.

Optional trip additions:

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride and Breakfast (offered on all trips)

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I will be responsible for minors on this trip.*

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Volunteer Opportunities for Mar/June/Sept (check what you are interested in)

Medical (nurses and physicians)Dental (dentist & those assisting)Registration (keep patients in line, fill out basic info)Optical (reading glasses)Pharmacy (counting/bagging medicine)Children's Program (sports, stories, songs, etc.)Wound careOther

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Fun Facts About Kenya

"Jambo" is the most common greeting for a visitor
Vehicles drive on the left side of the road
More than 60 languages are spoken
There are two rainy seasons: March - May is the "long rains" and Oct - Dec is the "short rains"
Coffee is a valuable export although most Kenyans prefer to drink tea
You'll hear people refer to the 'Big Five' which is the name used for the top five animals to spot: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard - but the wording "Big Five" actually came from the 5 most popular trophies that hunters wanted back in the day.
Home to the fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah
Hunting is illegal
Kenya outlawed single-use plastic bags in 2017
Daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast
The equator runs through Kenya
The currency in Kenya is shillings (Ksh)

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The information provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that recreational drugs or tobacco products are not allowed.
Payments not turned in when due could jeopardize my opportunity to go on this trip.
USD $100 is due with the application and will be returned only if the trip is full or cancelled.
I give permission to take photographs and / or video of myself. I grant full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group's aims.
I understand that all money sent in, is otherwise non-refundable, including optional trip funds.
I understand that The Olmalaika Trust & African Springs Safaris Ltd, including those employed by them, cannot be held liable for theft, injury, accident, death, loss, or sickness occuring during this trip. By signing below, I am agreeing that I understand the risks involved in travel and that I will not hold these organizations responsible if something goes wrong.
If for any reason, I cancel 35 days or less before the service trip begins, all funds not already in use for the trip will be used for Trust projects.
I understand that the funds for the optional trip are not tax-deductible.
The Olmalaika Trust requests that any photos or videos taken of children that show their faces are not posted online. We take the privacy of each child in our care very seriously and ask that you respect this policy. If you are visiting, you may take pictures of and with the children for your personal use/memories. Thank you for your support!

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ALL volunteers must upload a copy of your passport and good conduct certificate/criminal record check. You can also scan it to theolmalaika@gmail.com

If you are a PHYSICIAN/DENTIST, please include additional documents or order for us to obtain your license in Kenya:

Copy of passport (colour)
Passport picture
Certified copies of academics and certificates
Evidence of passing councils pre-registration examination/peer review certificate
Certificate/License to Practice
Certificate of Good Conduct - Police Report/Criminal Report
Resume/CV

These all need to be in English.

If you are a physician's assistant or nurse: upload a copy of your certificate/license.

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Fun Facts About Kenya

"Jambo" is the most common greeting for a visitor

Vehicles drive on the left side of the road

More than 60 languages are spoken

There are two rainy seasons: March - May is the "long rains" and Oct - Dec is the "short rains"

Coffee is a valuable export although most Kenyans prefer to drink tea

You'll hear people refer to the 'Big Five' which is the name used for the top five animals to spot: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard - but the wording "Big Five" actually came from the 5 most popular trophies that hunters wanted back in the day.

Home to the fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah

Hunting is illegal

Kenya outlawed single-use plastic bags in 2017

Daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, but it is warmer on the coast

The equator runs through Kenya

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