Karibu Kenya – Welcome to Kenya
We’re delighted to welcome you to Kenya for a remarkable week of connection, discovery, and purpose. From 20 – 26 September, join fellow supporters to experience Kenya’s vibrant culture, witness the Award in Action across extraordinary landscapes, and see first-hand how the Award empowers young people to build confidence, resilience, and leadership.
This incredible journey will take you from the energy of Nairobi to the Maasai Mara and the Great Rift Valley, offering rare access to the Award in some of its most inspiring contexts. Expect powerful stories, meaningful encounters, and a renewed sense of mission.
This Award in Action visit is also an important fundraising event which marks the Award’s 70th anniversary. Your participation represents a significant philanthropic commitment that directly supports the Foundation’s work to honour this legacy and ensure the Award continues changing lives for generations to come.
An extraordinary adventure awaits.
ITINERARY
Award in Action Visits
The Award was launched in Kenya in 1966 as The President’s Award – Kenya (PA‑K) and is one of our strongest and most impactful operators, producing more than 500,000 Gold Awardees since its inception and supporting more than 142,000 young people last year alone. PA‑K delivers the Award through schools, universities, youth groups, rehabilitation centres, and community organisations. Our engagement with two schools will give you a first hand insight into the life-changing impact this is having in rural communities.
Maasai Mara
Whilst in the Maasai Mara, you’ll be welcomed into a Maasai ‘Manyatta’— a community of family homes built using ingenious techniques and natural materials. Here, life is defined by a deep connection to the land and livestock. You’ll engage with community members, experience the energy of a traditional dance, and see the skillful artistry of their world-renowned handcrafts.
A group of young people from the local school will join us to share their Award experiences. The school has only recently begun delivering the Award, and you will learn of the early impact it’s having, and how the participants are progressing on their Award journeys.
Naivasha Girl's School
Your next stop in the Great Rift Valley is Naivasha Girls School, a government school with an Award programme for over 100 pupils. Meet Award Leaders and participants to see first-hand the practical skills they are gaining, from hairdressing and computing to farming.
These are the moments that will stay with you — genuine connections with young people and their communities, and an insight into how the Award is creating opportunities and shaping lives in remote regions.
Maasai Mara Safari Game Drives
Your journey into the Maasai Mara offers two unforgettable days in one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes. You’ll stay for two nights at Mara Intrepids, a beautiful tented camp overlooking the Talek River — the perfect base from which to explore the vast savannah during the Great Migration.
Across four expertly guided game drives, you’ll witness the Mara at its most vibrant — from the vast migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra to the lions, cheetahs, giraffe and buffalo roaming the open grasslands. Watch for hippos and crocodiles along the riverbanks and a kaleidoscope of birdlife overhead. Evenings will be just as memorable with sunset drinks in the heart of the open savannah and a bush dinner served under the stars.
More than a safari, this immersive experience provides essential context to the environments shaping the lives of local Award participants, enriching your understanding throughout each Award in Action visit.
Compass Project Day
The Compass Project, sponsored by our very own Trustee Mr. Muhoho Kenyatta, removes barriers for participants from rural and under-resourced communities to access The President’s Award – Kenya (PA-K). By providing essential funding and support to schools, the project ensures that opportunity is not limited by geography or resources.
Held annually, Compass Project Day is a gathering that brings together hundreds of young people with business and community leaders to celebrate achievement, progress, and the Award in Action. During the event, you will join small discussion groups to hear first-hand about the journeys and experiences shaping these young lives and, if you wish, share insights from your own path. These groups will then transition to the marquee for an inspiring panel conversation, a celebratory Award presentation, and lunch.
This day showcases the Award’s impact at scale, offering a powerful look at how your support drives sustained growth and long-term change across Kenya.
WHERE YOU WILL BE STAYING
Radisson Blu, Nairobi
Mara Intrepids, Maasai Mara
Great Rift Valley Lodge
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You’ve now seen what lies ahead — a journey defined by purpose, access and impact. From the places you’ll visit to the people you’ll meet, this is an opportunity to experience the Award in Action at its most powerful.
If you’re ready to take the next step and would like to join us in Kenya to be part of this exceptional experience, please RSVP to confirm your place by emailing d[email protected] by Friday 10 April 2026.
If you have any questions, please do get in touch at d[email protected] — we would be most happy to help!
FAQs
The cost of participation is £10,000 per person.
Your Exclusive Experience Includes:
✔ Six nights’ accommodation with breakfast
✔ Lunch and dinner from the 21 – 25 September
✔ Two internal flights to the Maasai Mara & The Great Rift Valley
✔ Local transportation for planned excursions
Not included:
- Flights to/from Nairobi, Kenya
- Travel Insurance
- Vaccination/Medication Costs
- Visa Costs
- Activities or meals outside of the planned itinerary
How to Cancel
Cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to [email protected]. The date we receive your written notice will be considered the official cancellation date.
Cancellations on or before 14 June 2026
You will receive a 50% refund of the £10,000 booking fee (£5,000). If we are able to resell your place in full, you will instead receive a 100% refund of the booking fee.
Cancellations after 14 June 2026
No refund will be issued unless we are able to resell your place. If your place is resold, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking fee (£5,000).
Resale of Place
A place is considered “resold” only when payment has been received in full from the replacement participant. We make no guarantee that your place will be resold.
Refund Processing Time
All refunds due will be processed within 30 days of confirmation of cancellation or of your place being resold.
Non‑Refundable Costs
Any additional costs incurred by you (e.g., travel, accommodation) are not refundable under any circumstances.
