The Basics
Culture
A firm handshake is the most common form of greeting. During introductions, men should wait for women to extend their hands. Kenyans are extremely polite and reserved, and tend to avoid eye contact during formal introductions as a sign of respect.
Never use the left hand for greetings, giving gifts, or eating.
It is considered rude to directly point at someone.
Foreigners should ask for permission before taking pictures of people.
Christians in Africa do not drink alcohol.
Never use the left hand for greetings, giving gifts, or eating.
It is considered rude to directly point at someone.
Foreigners should ask for permission before taking pictures of people.
Christians in Africa do not drink alcohol.
Explore
Kenya is famous for its wildlife. There are opportunities across the country to see lions, giraffes, black rhinos, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and sunsets over the savanna while on safari. The country also has multiple waterfalls that are fun to explore.
Haller Park, located in Mombasa, is a wonderful place to see wildlife.
Karen has an elephant orphanage.
Nairobi has a national park, a wildlife trust, a giraffe center, and multiple museums.
Haller Park, located in Mombasa, is a wonderful place to see wildlife.
Karen has an elephant orphanage.
Nairobi has a national park, a wildlife trust, a giraffe center, and multiple museums.
Upcoming Kenya Mission Trips
These trips help make a difference in this country by serving alongside local ministries. You can join them!
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August 2027
AGES 17-20
Gap Year | Mend | August 2027
Traveling to South Africa, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Nepal, Kenya, and Thailand.
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August 2027
AGES 21-30
Expedition | "The Spine" | August 2027
Traveling to Morocco, Kenya, India, Vietnam, Egypt, Ethiopia, Thailand, Laos, Rwanda, Nepal, and Cambodia.
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January 2027
AGES 18-30
Africa | Semesters | January 2027
Traveling to Guatemala, Kenya, and Eswatini.
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August 2026
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