KENYA

Enrollment for KENYA is a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 16. Additional students may be allowed under certain circumstances. For a custom school or other group, the number of participants can be customized. Contact us to discuss a custom program for your school or group!

For Kenya, we travel with a minimum of two Sprout leaders, with the possibility of additional leaders and/or interns.

There are no vaccinations required for this program, but some suggested. Participants should consult their doctor. However, we do request that all travelers be up to date on their tetanus vaccinations.

All passengers under the age of 18 and traveling with an adult other than a parent/legal guardian, must provide:

1. A written notarized consent form from the biological parents or legal guardians. The consent form will be provided to you from SPROUT.

2. A copy of the passenger's birth certificate.

3. A copy of their biological parent’s or legal guardian’s ID attached to the consent letter. You will need a copy of BOTH parents if there are two parents who share legal custody of the minor. In the event of the death of a parent, a copy of the death certificate is required as well.

All participants must have a VISA to enter Kenya. Getting a VISA is a quick and easy process and can be done online with a valid passport. Sprout will share information about the VISA process at one of the pre-travel meetings.tem description

A general packing list will be posted on the website. A program-specific list will be provided at a pre-travel meeting.

Before a Sprout program departure, we will schedule pre-travel meetings.  These are important to prepare for a successful program.  Participants get to know each other and have an opportunity to express concerns and ask questions.  Pre-travel meetings are also important for completing paperwork and ensuring that each participant is ready to travel.  

For student travel: Attendance is mandatory for students. Parents will be asked to attend at least two meetings.

The Sprout Experience partners with Arch Roam Right for our travel insurance and we require all students (Sprout leaders and participants) to purchase insurance. It is critical when traveling with youth that we are all on the same policy with the same procedures and coverages.

Students will need to purchase food at airports while traveling to and from Kenya, as well as any souvenirs or personal items.

For a domestic departure, we will meet at the airport approximately 2-3 hours prior to our departure time. This allows for ample time to get everyone checked in at the gate, answer last minute questions, etc.

You will be able to track our flights from home and The Sprout Experience will also be in contact with each landing and departure.

Sprout asks that students and families use WhatsApp, which is a free app that you download to your phone. This allows Sprout to create a FAMILY CONTACT LIST which allows us to send messages to every family at one time. We also ask that families do not schedule specific check in times with your child during the program. This can lead to unnecessary worry. Cell batteries may die, service may not be possible at that moment because we are hiking, snorkeling, etc. Remember the key is to unplug and be immersed in the experience!

The Sprout Experience has private on ground transportation for this program.

Rest assured that a Sprout leader will be able to contact a family in the event of an emergency. If a family member needs to contact Sprout, they will use the cell number provided to them. Families will also be provided with an emergency contact number for a Sprout leader that is in the CLE area.

We understand that some participants have special needs related to health and diet and at The Sprout Experience we are committed to doing all we can to accommodate the unique needs of each participant.

Prescribed and over the counter medication needs are listed on the program application. Sprout will check in with the student guardians prior to departure to update medication needs. While on program, a Sprout leader will give medication reminders with students. If you have any concerns about medication needs for your child, please speak with a Sprout leader.

No. The program is not dangerous. Our guides are trained naturalists and biologists that have been living and working in Africa for over forty years, and there has never been an serious incident. We stay and interact with long-time parters and friends

The savanna can have mosquitos, but it is manageable. During winter in Kenya (June-August) there are very few mosquitos. We always have a plentiful supply of insect repellent!

It does not rain often during our programs, but when it does it is a beautiful spectacle! Our tents are waterproof, and there is always shelter. While on game drives, we can close the roof and windows, but sometimes we just decide to enyoy the refreshing warm african rain!

SO. MANY. ANIMALS!! See the list on this page for some of the creatues we have seen on our past programs.