About the Experience

This journey blends three core elements:

• Maasai cultural immersion, including village visits, traditional practices, and community welcome

• Safari experiences in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the Lake Naivasha region

• A public health mission, supporting a community health fair in collaboration with Kenyan healthcare professionals at Osiligi Medical Facilities

Participants will experience Kenya not as tourists, but as guests welcomed into a relationship with local partners who work alongside Wings of Hope.

Trip Leadership

David Weeks
President, Wings of Hope Global Cooperative
David has traveled to Kenya thirteen times since 2012 and has worked closely with the Maasai community in the Narok region to support healthcare, education, local business, and sustainable development initiatives.

Summer Slevin
Executive Director, Wings of Hope Global Cooperative
Summer traveled to Kenya with Wings of Hope in 2025, working alongside local leaders and healthcare partners. As a trip leader, she supports group coordination and relationship-centered engagement with the communities Wings of Hope serves.

Kikanae Punyua
President, Osiligi Foundation (Kenya)
Kikanae is a respected Maasai leader and long-time partner of Wings of Hope. He provides local leadership, cultural guidance, and coordination with community stakeholders throughout the trip.

This experience is ideal for individuals who:

• Are interested in cultural immersion and purposeful travel

• Value relationship-based, community-led nonprofit work

• Are comfortable with adventure group travel

• Have an interest in healthcare, public health, or maternal health (formal medical experience not required)

Individuals with experience in maternal health, dentistry, pharmacology, ophthalmology, epidemiology, or public health are especially encouraged to apply.

Tuesday, June 16
Departure from Dulles to Nairobi

Wednesday, June 17
Arrival in Nairobi, travel to Ntulele – Local AirBnB

Thursday, June 18
Health Care Orientation with local officials, depart for Oseki Camp

Friday, June 19
Safari at Oseki Camp

Saturday, June 20
Traditional Medicine Bush Walk & Beaded Craft Work – Local AirBnB

Sunday, June 21
Ntulele church service and Maasai welcome

Monday, June 22
Health Fair at Osiligi Medical Facilities (Day 1 of 2)

Tuesday, June 23
Health Fair at Osiligi Medical Facilities (Day 2 of 2)

Wednesday, June 24
Visit Punyua Primary, Shopping

Thursday, June 25
Maasai family visits and local vendors

Friday, June 26
Travel to Lake Naivasha, Area Tour – Panorama Hotel

Saturday, June 27
Boat Tour of Lake – Panorama Hotel

Sunday, June 28
Visit to Nairobi

Monday, June 29
AM Departure to Nairobi, Lunch, PM Departure

Tuesday, June 30
AM Arrival at Dulles, Washington D.C.

Trip Cost

$1,995 per person, which includes:

• Lodging

• All meals during the trip

• Ground transportation in Kenya

• Tourist fees

• Safari activities and cultural programming

Not included:

• International airfare from the U.S. to Kenya (estimated at  $1,300 – $1,600 depending on departure airport)

• Suggested tips and souvenirs

Payment Schedule

• $250.00 deposit due by March 1, 2026 to reserve your spot

• Remaining balance may be paid in four installments.

• All payments are due by May 15, 2026

This trip is limited to five participants.

Because of the small group size and the nature of the work, participants are selected to ensure group fit, readiness, and alignment with the mission.

Completing the interest form does not guarantee a spot, but allows us to follow up with additional information and next steps